The Newcastle United Blog

News, Views and Comment On Newcastle United Football Club By Ed Harrison, A Proud Geordie And Lifelong Fan

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Faye Misses Derby Game

December 20th, 2007 · 48 Comments

The question most Newcastle fans have during the week is what the team will be at the weekend. It’s looking like Faye will be missing against Derby on Sunday.

Abdoulaye Faye - will miss game on Sunday

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Tags: David Edgar · Newcastle News · Steven Taylor

Sam – We Frustrated Fulham (and Fans)

December 20th, 2007 · 17 Comments

Sam talked again about the clean sheet and 3 points at Craven Cottage on Saturday. Sam says we frustrated Fulham - but how about the fans?

Sam Allardyce - we frustrated Fulham

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Tags: Newcastle News · Shay Given

Who Will Be Newcastle Captain in January?

December 20th, 2007 · 43 Comments

Sam Allardyce is admitting today that he faces a decision in the next couple of weeks. Who will he appoint Newcastle captain in January to replace Geremi, who is off to the African Nations tournament.

Sam and Geremi - that famous rock group

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Tags: Geremi · Habib Beye · Newcastle News · Shay Given · Steven Taylor

Two Bidders For Northern Rock

December 20th, 2007 · 14 Comments

Investment bank Goldman Sachs has been called in to come up with a finance package that would allow a private sector bidder to take over Northern Rock. There are now two rival bidders for the high street bank, one is led by Sir Richard Branson’s Virgin Group and the other by investment company [...]

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Tags: Newcastle News

Given Nominated For Ireland Player of the Year

December 20th, 2007 · 6 Comments

Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given, Reading striker Kevin Doyle and Manchester City defender Richard Dunne are the three nominees for the FAI international senior Player-of-the-year award.

Shay Given - best goalkeeper ever to play for Newcastle United

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Tags: Newcastle News · Shay Given