Barton - Maturing as a player and showed us that against Wolves

I would like to highlight the word ‘changing’ in this article. We won’t forget the dark dark days that Joey Barton has put Newcastle United Football Club through since his £5.8m move from Manchester City and we won’t forget that he hasn’t half as much as he should have. Saying that, there’s strong evidence to suggest that he’s maturing as a footballer and as an individual. It’s also [Read more →]

Keane - Can you see him playing his football at St.James' Park this season?

Don’t get me wrong, I’m all for it and think Robbie Keane would be a very addition to the Newcastle United squad. However, what I want to know – is whether you, the Geordie fans think that the Irishman would be a good signing by Chris Hughton and his team? I mean, Keane is 30 years of age and arguably past his peak. He’ll look for high wages and for first team football [Read more →]

Ben Arfa - Could add so much to Newcastle United's midfield this season

We all know, or should do that Hatem Ben Arfa hasn’t been outstanding at Marseille since he moved there and his attitude has been a major stumbling block for both the club and himself. In the last week or so, we’ve been strenuously linked with the Frenchman, and even with my sheer disgust of French footballers of the modern setup, I would sincerely love [Read more →]

Xisco - Never had a chance on Tyneside as the man in the background lifts title

First of all, a huge congratulations to Newcastle United for winning the Coca Cola Championship and indeed lifting it at St.James’ Park today in front of a massive 52,000 fans. The attendance puts Sunderland’s and indeed many more Premier League club’s to shame and just shows what a footballing town Newcastle Upon-Tyne really is. Before the match, Chris Hughton [Read more →]