Owen - We don't want too many signings similar to this guy anytime soon

The day we splashed a record-breaking £15m to bring Alan Shearer to Newcastle from Premier League winning Blackburn Rovers, the footballing world came to a standstill and admired the Tyneside team for their courage in doing so, or at least we like to think they did! What a signing Alan Shearer turned about to be though, a true predator in front of goal and one of the best English [Read more →]

Simpson - "Excessive" wage demands mean he won't be a Magpie

Do excuse the title. It was rather irresistible although probably just a little terrible all the same. Anyway, if the rumours are accurate and the many of them, Danny Simpson will return to Manchester United in the next few days. This comes as his contract talks with Chris Hughton & co. have resulted in the full-back demanding too much per-week, as listed in the “Newcastle United [Read more →]

Shittu - On his way to Newcastle is reports are accurate amongst others

Sky Sports are reporting that Bolton’s Danny Shittu could well arrive on Tyneside on a loan deal until the end of the season. The Nigerian hasn’t really had much of a look in at the Reebok and with the arrival of Owen Coyle, Newcastle are hopeful they can borrow the 6’2 centre half. Just in case you don’t know too much about him, he’s 29 years of age, a Nigerian international [Read more →]

Hughton - Won't be bossed around by a League 1 club after a League 1 striker

Chris Hughton has today again reiterated his stance on Jermaine Beckford’s transfer scenario. Hughton has made it no secret that he’s after the 6’2 striker but insists that he’ll neither heighten his price, or be forced to do so. It’s believed that Newcastle have issued Leeds with an ultimatum, a bid of just about £2m, a take it or leave it offer for the Elland Road outfit. There’s no doubt that [Read more →]