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 →]

Taylor - His absence at centre back saw Newcastle United lose points

When Steven Taylor pulled up against Chelsea in the final ten minutes I didn’t think that the Englishman had suffered an injury that would rule him for the remainder of the Premier League season. However, the news wasn’t good and Tayls won’t be in action until next season at the earliest – a big pity considering he was playing the best football of his career, alongside Fabricio Coloccini. [Read more →]

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 →]

Carroll - What price would you pay to bring the Geordie back to Tyneside?

First of all, it’s not happening. Andy Carroll will not return to Newcastle United this January or even in the summer. Lazy journalism seems to have spurred on continuous rumours of a return for the £35m man; either on loan or permanently. I’m sure Andy himself would indeed welcome a move back to Tyneside in order to refind the form that saw the 6ft 2 striker become one of the most sought [Read more →]