A prudent and measured blog
Newcastle United return to St James’ Park on Wednesday night looking to extend their Premier League winning run to three matches as they face Leeds United in a midweek matchup with very different meanings for both sides. After an up-and-down first half of the season, Newcastle United have brought themselves back to contention for a […]
17 days ago | 0 reads
According to the Daily Mail’s Simon Jones, Newcastle United are pressing ahead with plans to sign a Toulouse phenom defender. Simon Jones reports that Newcastle remain determined to move early for 19-year-old Dayann Methaliein despite the teenager recently undergoing knee surgery. The main reason behind making the move now would be geared toward staying ahead […]
18 days ago | 1 read
Newcastle United have called on Meta to assist police in identifying the individual responsible for racist abuse and violent threats sent to Joe Willock on Instagram following Sunday’s Premier League win over Crystal Palace. In a statement published on the club’s website, Newcastle confirmed that Willock received direct messages of a racist nature from an […]
18 days ago | 1 read
According to the Daily Mail’s Simon Jones, Newcastle United are pressing ahead with plans to sign a Toulouse phenom defender. Simon Jones reports that Newcastle remain determined to move early for 19-year-old Dayann Methaliein despite the teenager recently undergoing knee surgery. The main reason behind making the move now would be geared toward staying ahead […]
19 days ago | 2 reads
Newcastle United started 2026 with a much-needed 2-0 win over Crystal Palace at St James’ Park, ending a long wait for a Premier League clean sheet. The win sealed the second back-to-back triumphant run for Newcastle in the EPL this season and lifted Eddie Howe’s side into ninth, just two points off the top five. […]
19 days ago | 1 read
Newcastle’s thinking around a potential replacement for Will Osula is cautious and still evolving, according to Chris Waugh of The Athletic. Per the Newcastle insider, there is a clear preference within the club for a specific type of forward rather than a like-for-like swap, in case Osula leaves the Magpies during the January transfer window […]
20 days ago | 0 reads
St James’ Park will host a mid-table match this weekend as Newcastle United welcome Crystal Palace, with just one point separating the sides as the second half of the season begins. Newcastle enter the weekend sitting 13th with 26 points after 19 matches and amid endless inconsistency in league play. Eddie Howe’s side have shown […]
20 days ago | 1 read
Expectations inside Newcastle United are being deliberately kept in check ahead of the January transfer window. According to Chris Waugh of The Athletic, there is no strong indication that significant business is imminent in Newcastle, with the club taking a reactive approach to the transfer market. Waugh reported that the internal messaging is that Newcastle […]
21 days ago | 0 reads
According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Newcastle United’s January plans include potential sales and loan moves, but any outgoings will be shaped by incoming players and the club’s ongoing injury situation. On possible departures, Waugh wrote that “Joe Willock is among the most likely to depart, should a midfielder arrive.” Hope noted that Willock’s contract […]
22 days ago | 1 read
According to Chris Waugh of The Athletic, Newcastle United are entering January in a different PSR position than in recent winters, even if expectations of a major spend remain unrealistic during the winter transfer window. “Newcastle have the capacity to be active during a January window for the first time since 2023,” Hope reported, noting […]
23 days ago | 0 reads
According to Chris Waugh of The Athletic, Eddie Howe is approaching the January transfer window with a clear but restrained priority based around refreshing, not reshaping, the squad, and only if the right opportunity emerges in the market. Waugh reported that Howe’s focus is on “injecting some freshness into a squad and team which are […]
24 days ago | 0 reads
According to The Athletic, Newcastle United have recalled Antonio Cordero from his loan at KVC Westerlo and immediately arranged a new loan move for the winger to Cadiz for the remainder of the season. The report states that Newcastle have already made the decision to end Cordero’s spell in Belgium after a review conducted following […]
24 days ago | 0 reads
Newcastle United picked up a much-needed 3-1 win over Burnley at Turf Moor, claiming just their second away victory in the Premier League this season. The result provided tons of relief for Eddie Howe and the Geordie boys, who have struggled on the road all season long, going twelve straight league games without a clean […]
24 days ago | 1 read
There is clear dissatisfaction inside Newcastle United with recent results, particularly in the Premier League, according to Chris Waugh of The Athletic. That said, Waugh made it clear that an Eddie Howe firing is not imminent, and that he should remain in the post until next summer at the very least. “Nobody inside Newcastle is […]
25 days ago | 1 read
Burnley host Newcastle United at Turf Moor on Tuesday night, with both sides looking to close out the calendar year with momentum and having very different goals in mind. The home team remains in the relegation zone and aims to escape that dangerous situation, although Burnley have shown signs of improvement after a prolonged slump. […]
25 days ago | 1 read
Newcastle United are internally bracing for what is expected to be a defining summer, with senior figures keen to restore stability and use the 2026 window to properly move the squad forward, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. Addressing a fan question during his latest Newcastle Q&A, Waugh wrote there is a strong recognition inside […]
26 days ago | 2 reads
Will Osula’s future at Newcastle United remains uncertain heading into the January transfer window. Still, there is no firm expectation internally that he will leave next month, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. Responding to a fan question in his latest Newcastle Q&A, Waugh pushed back on suggestions that Osula’s absence points to an imminent […]
27 days ago | 2 reads
Newcastle United suffered a 1-0 defeat to Manchester United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, with Patrick Dorgu’s first-half volley settling a close contest. Eddie Howe’s side dominated long spells, especially after the break, but left without a point despite creating the better chances. Manchester United manager Ruben Amorim surprised both teams by deploying a […]
28 days ago | 1 read
Manchester United host Newcastle United at Old Trafford on Boxing Day, with both sides looking to stabilise their Premier League campaigns during a congested festive schedule. Manchester United come into the fixture following a 2-1 defeat away to Aston Villa, a result that ended a four-game unbeaten run. Ruben Amorim’s side sit seventh in the […]
29 days ago | 1 read
Newcastle United are planning to be active in the January transfer window, with a clear focus on succession planning rather than a major mid-season spending spree, according to Daily Mail reporter Craig Hope. Hope reports that Newcastle’s recruitment discussions are currently centred on strengthening in midfield, centre-back and full-back positions, with an emphasis on reducing […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Newcastle United are unlikely to activate the recall clause in Matt Targett’s loan move to Middlesbrough unless their defensive situation significantly worsens, according to Daily Mail reporter Craig Hope. Hope reports that while Newcastle do retain the option to bring Targett back to St James’ Park in January, the current expectation is that he will […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read
Newcastle United are weighing whether an early move could give them a realistic chance of landing highly rated midfielder Kees Smit, despite significant competition from across Europe, according to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh. Responding to a fan question during his latest Newcastle Q&A, Waugh wrote there is a clear internal understanding that Newcastle are “not […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Newcastle United’s owners have injected fresh funds into the club, taking their total investment beyond £800 million since completing the takeover in 2021, according to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reported on Thursday that a £45 million cash injection has landed in Newcastle’s accounts, very well timed ahead of the January transfer window. The […]
about 1 month ago | 2 reads
Newcastle United could receive a timely boost ahead of Friday’s trip to Manchester United, with Eddie Howe confirming several injured players are edging closer to returns. Goalkeeper Nick Pope has a “chance” of featuring after missing the past month with a groin issue. Aaron Ramsdale has deputised during his absence, but Howe said Pope may […]
about 1 month ago | 3 reads
Newcastle United are exploring player sales ahead of the January transfer window as part of a wider effort geared mostly toward managing the current squad size, according to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope. Hope reports that sales are being actively sought, with the club conscious of both the volume of senior players and the need […]
about 1 month ago | 1 read