Argentinian Spiderman has signed five-year deal with Newcastle

Posted by: shearyadi · July 2, 2008 · 2 Comments

A report from the Chronicle today confirm the arrival of Jonás Gutiérrez as the first major signing from Kevin Keegan since he arrived back on Tyneside back in January. Argentina international Jonas Gutierrez was signed from Spanish side Real Mallorca.

“I cannot tell you how excited I am to be joining Newcastle United,” Jonas said on the Press Association website, “The Premier League is a great place to play and I cannot wait to meet …

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Keegan relying on ‘spirit and togetherness’

Posted by: Thomas Rooney · June 20, 2008 · Comment

The plans for Newcastle United’s success next season have been revealed by Kevin Keegan. Instead of buying some decent players, he is looking to build a ‘spirit and togetherness’ about the place. Like any Keegan side, I don’t think team spirit will be much of a problem – he is a good, respected man who can get the best out of some players. However, the togetherness part to this plan isn’t looking so healthy at …

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

Posted by: shearyadi · June 17, 2008 · 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 …

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Ashley Wants to Dominate the St. James Park Fortress

Posted by: shearyadi · June 11, 2008 · Comment

To be honest, I was about to say that these couple of months until the start of next season are the most silent and worrying moments in my entire 15 years of supporting the Toon.

And from the Journal news today, United owner Mike Ashley is going to take a more hands-on approach in the running of the club following a plea from Kevin Keegan. They said to have spoken to a senior member of …

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