Gosling - Can he challenge Cabaye or even Guthrie for a first team position?

When Newcastle United announced the signing of Dan Gosling I must admit that I was quite excited, and thought we have pulled of a sort of coup. Not that my opinion has changed or anything, but it seems as if Gosling might have an extremely hard time trying to crack the midfield four that currently line out for Newcastle United. Injuries didn’t help the young man settle when he first arrived, and the [Read more →]

Simpson - Starting to shows signs of becoming a quite average right-back

You would have to credit Danny Simpson with the fantastic point Newcastle United managed at Old Trafford against Manchester United earlier in the season, after he clawed what seemed a net destined header, off the line. In fact, his position on the line has saved Newcastle United goals this season. However, it seems to me that with every game that passes – Simpson looks increasingly [Read more →]

Ba - Has quite a peculiar contract and a slightly worrying one for NUFC

There is some pretty interesting news coming from West Ham owner David Sullivan in the past day where he opens the lid on Demba Ba’s contract. The most staggering part of the interview with Iain Dale over at WestHamTillIDie is Sullivan’s claim that Demba Ba will receive half the transfer fee for himself should the Senegalese hitman move away from St.James’ Park. In terms of contracts; this is [Read more →]

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 →]