A helluva big “IF” for the Toon

Posted by: Clarky · September 1, 2011 · Comment

My frustration is that this perhaps the 3rd time under Ashley that we have been close to getting it right (that’s term is interpretive, I realise) but failed to nail it at the end of the day.

Alan Pardew gestures during the English Premier League football match [Magpies Zone/GettyImages/DayLife]

The spirit in the squad appears to have survived the loss of Andy Carroll, Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton and Jose Enrique. This was my major concern, and to be honest speaks volumes for the way…

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Newcastle United success are not only about Big Names signing with big money spend

Posted by: shearyadi · September 1, 2011 · Comment

Summer transfer had been concluded, and the results are quite satisfying for some fans while according to quite alot of fans, it was a big failure. I’m in particularly would like to highlighted some opinions from the Telegraph reporter Luke Edwards, as quoted from his blog today.

Alan Pardew is congratulated Leon Best [Magpies Zone/GettyImages/DayLife]

“That’s not to say their business has been disastrous. In fact, in certain areas it has been rather good, but mistakes have been made and,…

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Newcastle United summer transfers resume

Posted by: Screacher · August 31, 2011 · 2 Comments

I said on Feb 1 that I would judge the business when the transfer window closed on August 31st. Well, here goes. We have failed miserably to replace Andy Carroll. I’m not as gutted as some regarding AC’s departure, but I think Demba Ba is not an adequate replacement. Negative.

the Black and Whites of Newcastle United [Magpies Zone]

We have lost Kevin Nolan, Joey Barton and, er, Wayne Routledge from midfield. Both the first two had plus and minus points,…

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Italian fullback Davide Santon finally signed for Newcastle United

Posted by: shearyadi · August 30, 2011 · Comment

There were some mixed emotions after the 20-year-old former Inter Milan defender has signed a five year deal with the Magpies, and will become direct replacement for Jose Enrique who transfered to Liverpool this season. We have also completed the signing of 25-year-old the Addicks goalkeeper Rob Elliot.

Davide Santon during the international friendly match Italy U21 and England U21 [Magpies Zone/GettyImages/DayLife]