The most worrying thing as a Newcastle United fan right now

Fabricio Coloccini and Alan Pardew shake hands following Newcastle United's draw at Old Trafford

Coloccini - We need to make sure we sign this guy down for the rest of his career

There is very little to be worried about as Newcastle United fan at the minute, especially as we lie sixth in the table, a solitary point off a Champions League spot. The fantastic season we’ve had so far has come down to a great team effort, and one of the performers of the campaign so far is without doubt Fabricio Coloccini. When the Argentine arrived at St.James’ Park during Kevin Keegan’s [Read more →]

February 12, 2012   3 Comments

Newcastle United representatives already ‘in talks’ with Wilfried Zaha

Wilfried Zaha in action for Crystal Palace in the nPower Championship

Zaha - Future could be decided by end of January after Palace's cup exit

With just under a week to go in the January transfer window, Newcastle United are looking to add another player or two to the squad. A defenders arrival is imminent at St.James’ Park, indeed a deal is expected to be sorted out within the next three days all going well. However, the Newcastle hierarchy has been alerted by Wilfried Zaha’s availability. The future of the exciting forward was set [Read more →]

January 25, 2012   9 Comments

Richard Branson brought Papiss Demba Cissé to Newcastle United

Virgin Money owner Richard Branson takes question in press conference

Branson - Influx of shirt sponsorship money seemingly financed Cissé move

With Newcastle United managing the biggest, and most expensive coup of the January transfer window so far, many were surprised by the £9m spent on Senegalese striker Papiss Demba Cisse - including me. Of course you would be surprised though, after all Alan Pardew did say that they had no plans to bring in a striker this window – despite giving Jason Prior a trial on Tyneside [Read more →]

January 20, 2012   15 Comments

Newcastle United increase offer to £4m for West Ham defender

James Tomkins in action for West Ham at Upton Park against Arsenal

Tomkins - Second offer lodged for West Ham defender after £2.5m was rejected

It’s believed that Newcastle United have made another bid for West Ham defender James Tomkins after their initial £2.5m offer was rebuffed over three weeks ago. With Steven Taylor out for the season following an achilles injury, Alan Pardew and his recruitment team have been out in full force looking for a replacement, with the Championship defender their number one target. Tomkins is [Read more →]

January 5, 2012   11 Comments