Beckford - Won't leave for anything less that £2m this January

The speculation goes on. Just as it seemed Jermaine Beckford was joining Newcastle United this January, the tale has taken another twist. It’s now reported that Sunderland and Wolves have both joined the race to sign the FA Cup hero as Leeds United stall over Newcastle’s latest bid. Sources suggested that Newcastle’s latest bid was indeed rejected but no one knows for [Read more →]

Xisco - Never really got his chance at Newcastle last year

One of our readers asked the question whether recalling Francisco Jiménez Tejada or more commonly known as Xisco, could solve Newcastle’s continuing forward problems. We’ve been constantly linked with Jermaine Beckford but most have forgotten our own player Xisco, who is still on the books at Newcastle United. Although on loan at Racing Santander at the minute, I’d be  [Read more →]

Hughton - Would be wise to scour eastern Europe for new bodies

All the talk in the last few weeks has been about the likes of Matthew Kilgallon and Jermaine Beckford arriving on Tyneside. Today has been pretty quiet on the Toon front with the real focus on the snow, the other games in the Championship. We saw Cardiff City draw 1-1 at home to Ian Holloway’s Blackpool & Scunthorpe put four past a Derby County side which [Read more →]

Kilgallon - Newcastle still reportedly in the hunt despite statement

Although Matthew Kilgallon indicated that he will stay on at Sheffield United for the remainder of the season, there are still rumours out there that he could well still arrive at St. James’ Park. As he’s in his last few months of his contract at Bramall Lane, Kilgallon will seek a move in the summer for free, and to a Premier League club if he can. However, Chris Hughton is still [Read more →]