Is Joseph Yobo to Newcastle United a no go?

Joseph Yobo is being linked with a move to Newcastle United

Yobo - Linked with Toon switch, too old for the Magpies transfer plans?

I’ve heard it all at this stage, from Ronaldinho to Newcastle United, and now to Carlos Puyol to the Magpies, but no, there’s more! Steven Taylor has been today linked with a switch to Barcelona. Yes, Barcelona, not Birmingham, the Spanish giants and one of the best teams in the world. Where the media come up with this stuff is unbelievable but that would be the most ridiculous [Read more →]

April 27, 2010   21 Comments

Newcastle United considering keeping Fitz Hall permanently

Fitz Hall could sign permanently at St.James' Park this Summer

Hall - Hasn't figured much lately due to Coloccini's presence in the side

There are reports flying about the place in the last couple of days that Fitz Hall could be arriving on Tyneside on a permanent basis once the transfer window reopens. The defender, on-loan from Queens Park Rangers has seen a turbulent time at Loftus Road and indeed has seen the club dig their way through more than 3 managers this season. Their current manager in Neil Warnock [Read more →]

April 17, 2010   20 Comments

January transfer analysis – What Newcastle did differently this year

Wyane Routledge was a good signing for Newcastle United

Routledge - Arrived on Tyneside for £1m in a successful transfer period

6 signings, no last minute stuff, and the majority for less than £1m. Mike Williamson, Danny Simpson, Wayne Routledge, Fitz Hall, Patrick van Aanholt and Leon Best all arrived at Newcastle in this January transfer window. 4 permanent signings, two loan deals. With Jose Enrique injured, Patrick van Aanholt has shown very promising signs in the Black and White [Read more →]

February 1, 2010   32 Comments

Is Fitz Hall really in talks with Newcastle United?

Fitz Hall in Newcastle link

Hall - Was linked last year but whether he's on the radar now we don't know

The news today is that Fitz Hall is having talks with Newcastle United FC & if these reports are to be believed, the talks aren’t going too well. A little reading around brought me to this issue and I’m not really sure if there’s any truth in it. Fitz Hall was linked last year and came close to a move if sources are to be believed, however it was wage demands that scuppered any [Read more →]

January 21, 2010   87 Comments