Newcastle United Latest Top Story

Posted by: shearyadi · November 20, 2007 · Comment

After watching Michael Owen pick up yet another injury on England’s international duty, the news was eased yesterday that Newcastle United can expect to receive about £500,000 in compensation from the Football Association.

Owen tore a thigh muscle in England’s 1-0 win over Austria on last Friday’s friendly match which took him out for six weeks.

Paul Barron has taken up his position as the new goalkeeping coach of Newcastle United after securing the transfer from his…

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Newcastle United Waves Goodbye to Adidas?

Posted by: shearyadi · November 20, 2007 · Comment

With the raising stakes of Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley and his Sports Direct retailer group for Umbro, the new speculations about the future of Adidas as the main sponsor for United’s jersey is now begins to spread. Newcastle contract with Adidas will last until the next season.

Umbro England kit

Last month Mike Ashley’s Sports Direct retailing group raised its stake in the British sports brand to 29.9 per cent, according The Times. Mr Ashley’s manoeuvre came after…

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Should or Shouldn’t We Keep Michael Owen?

Posted by: shearyadi · November 18, 2007 · 3 Comments

Things are not going really well between Newcastle United and Michael Owen since he was signed for Toon in a club record of £17 million. Although I personally wanted him to stay and do his best for the club that paid him £120,000-per-week, but with his current injury that would last no less than a month for a recovery, should Newcastle keep him or we let him go in January or next summer?

Last month, when…

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Sam Allardyce Losing Michael Owen Up to Six Weeks

Posted by: shearyadi · November 18, 2007 · Comment

By the time Michael Owen limped off in England’s 1-0 win over Austria on Friday after 32 minutes with a thigh strain, Both Alan Shearer and Sam Allardyce has questioned Steve McClaren’s decision to pick the striker in the ‘meaningless’ friendly.

Sam Allardyce and Michael Owen

Allardyce was quick to question the wisdom of England boss Steve McClaren’s decision to pitch injury prone Owen.

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Israel 2 - 1 Russia, Hope for England to Qualify

Posted by: shearyadi · November 17, 2007 · Comment

After being under heavy pressure from the Russian squad, the Israel team finally break the pressure to achieve their famous victory against Russia 2-1 and also giving a huge advantage for England and Steve McClaren to qualify for 2008 European Cup finals.

Omer Golan Now England only need a draw against Croatia at Wembley on Wednesday to get the tickets to the final rounds in Austria and Switzerland next summer. Steve McClaren have to deal the crucial game…