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Newcastle share eight goals with Luton in thriller

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Substitute Harvey Barnes marked his return from a long injury with a goal to rescue a point for Newcastle in an extraordinary eight-goal thriller against Luton. In a breathless encounter, Sean Longstaff swept the hosts into the lead only for defender Gabriel Osho to head an equaliser off the

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Newcastle United, Tottenham Hotspur interested in Roma goalkeeper Pau Lopez

Ihesiulo Grace 24 June 2020 0

Newcastle United have reportedly been linked with a possible move Roma goalkeeper Pau Lopez. Lopez has been exceptional in the Serie A this season and journalist Francesco Balzani claims that Newcastle are very much interested in signing him. However, it is unknown if Lopez would be willing to make the switch as he is guaranteed […]

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COVID-19: Newcastle stop shaking hands

Ihesiulo Grace 28 February 2020 0

Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce said on Friday his side has stopped shaking hands at training because of fears over the coronavirus. Nearly 2,800 people have died worldwide, with more than 80,000 infected including 19 in Britain by the virus and Bruce said the club was being extra-cautious. “There’s a ritual that everybody shakes hands when […]

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Rafael Benitez says ‘unfulfilled promises’ sparked Newcastle exit

Ihesiulo Grace 14 August 2019 0

Rafael Benitez says unfulfilled promises from Newcastle owner Mike Ashley played a key role in his decision to quit the Premier League club for Chinese Super League team Dalian Yifang. Benitez left Newcastle when his contract expired during the close-season after a testing three-year spell at St James’s Park marred by numerous spats with the […]

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Southampton considering a move for Nigeria U-23 forward

Ihesiulo Grace 28 June 2019 0

Southampton are considering a move for U-23 forward David Okereke as an alternative to Birmingham striker Che Adams. Birmingham have turned down two bid from The Saints including a latest £14m offer for the 22-goal top scorer for the Championship club. Southampton manager Ralph Hasenhuttl is keen to go ahead with the planned overhaul of […]

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Mourinho charged by FA over Newcastle comments

Ihesiulo Grace 16 October 2018 0

Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho has been charged over comments he made in Portuguese to a television camera after his side’s win over Newcastle. It is claimed Mourinho used “abusive, insulting or improper language” after the 3-2 comeback victory at Old Trafford on 6 October. The Football Association used a lip reader and the 55-year-old’s

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Benitez: Newcastle must downsize

Ihesiulo Grace 26 August 2017 0

Rafael Benitez claims reducing the number of players on Newcastle’s books is key to creating new transfer options and says he expects a busy week as the summer window draws to a close. The Magpies boss confirmed Siem de Jong is close to agreeing a deal with Ajax and Emmanuel Riviere has completed a move […]

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Everton and Newcastle Ready To Meet Yannick Bolasie £15m Deal

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

Everton, Newcastle and Stoke have indicated they are ready to meet Yannick Bolasie’s £15million asking price. The explosive Crystal Palace winger is looking to leave Selhurst Park after two-and-a-half years at the club, and will net the Eagles a tidy profit on the player they bought for £300,000. Bolasie is a popular figure in south […]

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Relegation Would Be Disastrous – Carver

Ihesiulo Grace 28 April 2015 0

Newcastle’s player, John Carver, has said he’s not even thinking about the threat of a “disastrous” relegation – despite Newcastle United’s perilous position. The club is five points above third-from-bottom Sunderland with four games left to play after Saturday’s 3-2 home defeat to Swansea City. I’m not thinking about that disaster – let’s make that […]