Is Danny Simpson really good enough to start for Newcastle?

Danny Simpson in action for Newcastle United against Fulham

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 →]

February 27, 2012   8 Comments

Demba Ba will keep 50% of transfer fee received should he leave Newcastle United

Demba Ba after completing his hattrick against Blackburn Rovers

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 →]

February 19, 2012   8 Comments

The most worrying thing as a Newcastle United fan right now

Fabricio Coloccini and Alan Pardew shake hands following Newcastle United's draw at Old Trafford

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 →]

February 12, 2012   3 Comments

Newcastle United will look to secure Brazilian defender in the summer

Douglas in action for FC Twente in a Europa League tie against Fulham

Douglas - Didn't make the move to NUFC in January for various reasons

When you compare the January transfer window of 2012 to a year previous, it makes for surprising reading. Newcastle United lost Andy Carroll to Liverpool for the guts of forty million pounds, while on that same day managed to bring Stephen Ireland in on loan. It wasn’t the happiest of times for Toon fans but this year however, couldn’t have been more of a contrast. We happened to end up the highest [Read more →]

February 3, 2012   5 Comments