A prudent and measured blog
Newcastle United welcome Burnley to St James’ Park on Saturday, aiming to return to the top half of the Premier League table. The Magpies drew 2-2 with Tottenham Hotspur in midweek, while Burnley continue to struggle near the bottom of the table after a fifth straight defeat. Eddie Howe’s side led twice against Spurs through […]
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Newcastle United sporting director Ross Wilson revealed before the Premier League game against Burnley that the Magpies have the means to strengthen the squad in January, while contract talks continue with Tino Livramento and Sven Botman. Wilson, who arrived in October, has spent his first weeks auditing the squad’s contractual landscape and assessing potential mid-season […]
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Newcastle United’s recruitment plans for January and next summer are beginning to take shape, with multiple areas of the squad identified as weak or not deep enough to potentially grant reinforcements. According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, the club views full-back, midfield, and goalkeeper as the main positions to strengthen, although they continue to assess […]
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Newcastle United chief executive David Hopkinson has publicly set an aggressive target for the club’s future, stating he sees the team as the best in the world in just five years. “By 2030, I see this club being in the debate about being the top club in the world,” Hopkinson said in a recent interview […]
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Crystal Palace are exploring a January move for Newcastle midfielder Joe Willock, according to reporting from The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Edwards’ story stated that “Crystal Palace are considering a January move for Newcastle United midfielder Joe Willock,” with the 26-year-old not featuring prominently for the club this season. Edwards reported that Willock’s form drop, combined […]
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Newcastle United were held to a 2-2 draw by Tottenham Hotspur at St. James’ Park after conceding a stoppage-time equalizer. The result denied Eddie Howe’s team a third straight Premier League win and maintained a long-standing trend: Newcastle have still not won a league match in which Bruno Guimaraes has not started, dating back to […]
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Newcastle United have acknowledged that their long-anticipated stadium decision is nowhere near completion, bringing an abrupt halt to previous suggestions that an announcement was close. Speaking at a fan event held at St James’ STACK on Monday, chief executive David Hopkinson made clear that the club’s ownership has not settled on whether to redevelop St […]
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Kieran Trippier is set for several weeks on the sidelines after his hamstring problem, initially described as minor, proved more serious once assessed. The Daily Mail’s Craig Hope reported on Thursday that Trippier could be out “for up to four weeks,” noting the strain picked up in training last Friday was followed by “a prognosis […]
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Newcastle United face Tottenham Hotspur at St James’ Park on Tuesday evening, with both teams level on points in mid-table. Eddie Howe’s side are targeting a third straight Premier League win after a convincing 4-1 victory at Everton, while Spurs arrive on the back of three consecutive defeats in all competitions. Newcastle ended their away […]
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Yoane Wissa has been omitted from DR Congo’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations, giving Newcastle an unexpected boost as the forward approaches full fitness. The Athletic confirmed on Monday the 29-year-old “has been left out of DR Congo’s squad for the Africa Cup of Nations later this month,” despite broader expectations he would […]
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Newcastle United’s evolving transfer strategy and their renewed proximity to a potential Scott McTominay deal were outlined in Lee Ryder’s report for The Chronicle, which detailed club thinking at multiple levels in his column. “Newcastle United would be pushing against an open door if they decide to renew interest in Scott McTominay,” Ryder wrote. “Sources […]
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Newcastle United ended their long wait for a Premier League away win with a 4-1 victory over Everton at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday. The result marked Newcastle’s first league win on the road since April, moving Eddie Howe’s team up to 11th in the table and three points from the Champions League places. […]
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Newcastle United finally saw progress in Yoane Wissa’s recovery this week, with the striker training alongside teammates for the first time since joining the club. Wissa damaged his posterior cruciate ligament while on international duty with DR Congo just days after completing his £55million move from Brentford. According to the Daily Mail’s Craig Hope, Wissa […]
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Newcastle United are actively working on a potential January move for AZ Alkmaar midfielder Kees Smit, according to a report from The Telegraph’s Luke Edwards. Edwards wrote that Newcastle “are interested in signing AZ Alkmaar’s exciting prospect Kees Smit in January and have been encouraged to believe the 19-year-old would be keen on the move.” […]
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Everton host Newcastle United at the Hill Dickinson Stadium on Saturday evening, with both teams entering the fixture after victories over clubs from Manchester. Everton sit 11th in the Premier League table with 17 points, three clear of the 14th-placed Magpies. Newcastle’s inconsistent run continued in midweek with a 2-1 Champions League defeat to Marseille. […]
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Nottingham Forest have made a decision on the short-term future of star midfielder Elliot Anderson. According to the Daily Mail’s Tom Collomosse, Forest will not entertain any January bids for Anderson. Collomosse’s story stated that Forest are “determined to disregard any approach for star midfielder Elliot Anderson during the January transfer window,” ending hopes of […]
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Newcastle United have accused French police of using “unnecessary and disproportionate” force on their supporters following Tuesday’s Champions League defeat to Marseille. The club outlined its position in a formal statement, saying fans were held inside the Stade Velodrome after the match before being escorted in small groups to the train station. Newcastle said that, […]
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Newcastle United have continued scouting Toulouse goalkeeper Guillaume Restes as part of their long-term succession planning at the position, according to The i’s Mark Douglas. Douglas stated that “sources in France have indicated that they are one of the Premier League clubs who have watched Toulouse’s France under-21 international Guillaume Restes recently,” confirming ongoing evaluations […]
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Newcastle United suffered a 2-1 defeat to Marseille at Stade Velodrome on Tuesday in the Champions League, losing after taking an early lead through man-of-the-minute Harvey Barnes. The result marked Newcastle’s fourth straight away loss in all competitions and left their progress to the knockout rounds uncertain. Newcastle started nicely, pressing high and forcing Marseille […]
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Craig Hope has reported in the Daily Mail’s Newcastle Confidential that the Magpies’ long-anticipated stadium announcement remains stalled with no new timetable in sight. Hope noted that the previously planned “early 2025” reveal has “come and gone” and added that “there won’t be one in late 2025 either.” The insider reported that after a high-level […]
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Craig Hope has poured cold water on talk of Newcastle United executing a reunion with Elliot Anderson, reporting for the Daily Mail’s Newcastle Confidential that the chances are “fairly low” despite clear admiration from both Eddie Howe and sporting director Ross Wilson. Hope wrote that Howe “never wanted to sell Anderson” and that Wilson himself […]
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Craig Hope has outlined the latest on Yoane Wissa’s recovery, writing in the Daily Mail’s Newcastle Confidential that the forward is still not expected to feature for Newcastle United until December despite being described as “very close” to a return. Hope wrote that early December “was my information,” which would rule Wissa out of matches […]
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Anthony Gordon’s England prospects and his weekend availability were both addressed in Craig Hope’s latest Daily Mail column, offering a clear picture of where the Newcastle United winger stands heading into a crucial stretch for club and country. Hope reported that Gordon is currently in “a three-way battle with Marcus Rashford and Eberechi Eze” for […]
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Newcastle United defeated Manchester City 2-1 at St James’ Park on Saturday, securing their first Premier League win over City since 2019 and moving four points clear of the relegation zone. Harvey Barnes scored both goals for Newcastle, while Ruben Dias was on target for the visitors. The first half, somehow, ended in a goalless […]
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Craig Hope has reported in the Daily Mail’s Newcastle Confidential that Newcastle United’s scouting activity remains strong in Belgium and the Netherlands, though only one of several watched players has developed into what he describes as a “live” level of interest. Hope wrote that “Newcastle have watched Joel Ordonez of Club Bruges,” noting that the […]
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