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News, Views, Comment and Opinion On Newcastle United Football Club By Ed Harrison, A Lifetime Fan


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Peter Ramage - Proud Born and Bred Geordie


Saturday May 17th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 3 Comments


Peter Ramage, the Ashington-born defender made 69 appearances for his home town club, and he epitomized the true Geordie spirit, whenever he pulled on the famous black and white striped shirt.

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Peter Ramage - always epitomized the Geordie spirit

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Vote For Player Of Season - The Newcastle United Blog


Saturday May 17th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 19 Comments


We were all set to launch this earlier in the week but were beaten to it by the Official Newcastle United site.

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Well, we’ve decided to go ahead with the poll in any case.

We’ve selected a subset of the players you can vote for - please register your vote - thanks.

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Newcastle After Edgar Davids - Not Likely


Saturday May 17th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 7 Comments


There was news earlier in the week that Newcastle were on the verge of initiating a shock move for former Spurs midfielder Edgar Davids.

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Edgar Davids - Newcastle interest ? - we don’t think so

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Middlesbrough Interested in Milner - Why?


Saturday May 17th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 16 Comments


There are many reports in the papers this morning, that Middlesbrough manager Gareth Southgate is hoping to persuade Newcastle United to sell James Milner.

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James Milner - hopefully going nowhere

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Newcastle After Young Galatasary Star


Friday May 16th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 111 Comments


Newcastle United have bid for Galatasaray’s star player Arda Turan, the 21 year-old winger.

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Arda Turan - Newcastle have already made bid

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Taylor Happy To Get Summer Rest


Friday May 16th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 28 Comments


We are hoping that the Newcastle club can soon agree terms with Steven Taylor, so we can be assured that he’ll be at the club for the next several seasons.

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Steven Taylor - agent negotiating new contract

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Oba Martins Has Done So Well So Far


Friday May 16th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 24 Comments


Oba Martins is only 23 years old, but he has been at the top for a few years now, and he has some good advice for youngsters coming through the ranks.

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Oba Martins - this photo is one of our favorites and shows Oba’s passion

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Carroll Told He’s Only On First Rung Of The Ladder


Friday May 16th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 19 Comments


Newcastle United’s 19 year-old exciting young striker Andy Carroll heads off to pick up more caps for the England Under-19 team.

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Andy Carroll - to represent England Under-19 in Belarus

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Kazenga LuaLua in International Tug Of War


Friday May 16th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 39 Comments


It turns out that 17 year-old Kazenga LuaLua, who is one of Newcastle’s top young prospects, is in an international tug of war.

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Kazenga Lua Lua - Democratric Republic of Congo or England?

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Newcastle Linked With Czech Defender


Friday May 16th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 44 Comments


Newcastle United are being linked with Fiorentina defender Tomas Ujfalusi.

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Tomáš Ujfaluši - Newcastle linked with defender

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Manchester City Make Dunne Available


Friday May 16th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 46 Comments


Newcastle United have received news that Manchester City are willing to listen to offers for their captain Richard Dunne, according to The Northern Echo.

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Richard Dunne - made available by Man City

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Peter Taylor Could Be New Youth Academy Director


Friday May 16th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 4 Comments


Peter Taylor could be the next Director of Newcastle United’s important Youth Academy.

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Peter Taylor - great coach and he seems interested

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Newcastle After Sunderland Loan Star Jonny Evans


Friday May 16th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 30 Comments


Newcastle United are said to be interested in Manchester United’s Jonny Evans, who has played on loan at Sunderland over the last two seasons.

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Jonny Evans - in demand in the north east

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Newcastle Players Away On International Duty


Thursday May 15th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 46 Comments


News today that 13 Newcastle players who face an extended season because of their international commitments.

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Michael Owen - included in England squad for two friendlies

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Top Defender Barzagli To Leave Palermo


Thursday May 15th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 64 Comments


There is news today that Andrei Barzagli, the Italian center-back who plays for Palermo, will be leaving the club in the summer.

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Andrea Barzagli - top center-back now available

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M’bia One Step Nearer Joining Newcastle?


Thursday May 15th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 64 Comments


News today that Stephane M’bia may be one step nearer moving to Newcastle United.

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Stephane M’bia
- interesting Newcastle
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Charles N’Zogbia Happy At Newcastle


Thursday May 15th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 47 Comments


The news that Faye and N’Zogbia had an altercation last weekend has been denied by Charles N’Zogbia.

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Charles N’Zogbia - happy at Newcastle United

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Rozehnal Now Has Starting Place At Lazio


Thursday May 15th, 2008 by Ed Harrison · 25 Comments


David Rozehnal has nailed down a first team spot at Lazio in the last few games, and is keen to stay at the Rome club.

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David Rozehnal - wants to stay at Lazio

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