Pre-season start with a win against league-one Hartlepool United

July 19, 2008 · Filed Under Kevin Keegan, Match Report, Newcastle United · 3 Comments 

Without further signs of new players to come, Newcastle started the pre-season game with a 4-1 win against league one side Hartlepool United. Without several key players on the starting line-up, Keegan men are still the stronger side at Victoria Park.

In fact, the home side were taking the lead first in 16 minutes after Matty Robson took advantage of Toon’s slack defending before coolly lift the ball over Shay Given.

Newcastle were back with a shout,…


Danny Guthrie, Newcastle United second signing this summer

July 11, 2008 · Filed Under Transfers · 1 Comment 

My friends, it looks like we will have another new player signing for Newcastle today, as both Liverpool and Newcastle have agreed about the transfer fee for the service of Danny Guthrie. The Merseyside club is now given the permission for United to speak directly with the player.

Daniel Sean “Danny” Guthrie born April 18, 1987 in Shrewsbury and grew up in Telford. He signed for Liverpool when he’s still a 15 year old after being released…


Welcome to the club Derek, new players are coming soon?

June 17, 2008 · Filed Under James Milner, Kevin Keegan, Transfers · 2 Comments 

It’s officially today United will have a new-look on their executive management team in place after Chris Mort stepped down from his role as Chairman and the appointment of his former Deputy Chairman Derek Llambias to become the club Managing Director.

“Since coming to work at Newcastle United I have quickly begun to appreciate the passion people have for the Football Club.” Mr. Llambias said.

“I firmly believe we have the right people with the right expertise,…



howay the lads