The Newcastle United Blog

It seems that the training ground has taken on a new air of confidence at Newcastle this week, with Yohan Cabaye and Steven Taylor now in training and trying to get fit for a possible mid-January return to the side, which will be welcomed by Newcastle fans. Yohan Cabaye – back in training

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Newcastle went after Modibo Maiga in the summer of 2011, but couldn’t get him to St. James Park that summer,  as last day efforts to sign the 25 year-old striker  fell short. Modibo Maiga – Newcastle interested again in this striker?

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Alan Pardew has been upbeat these last couple of days, as he tries to lift the spirits of the Newcastle players before night’s important and tough game with Everton at St. James’ Park, and Newcastle are now just two points above the drop zone in 15th place after yesterday’s games. Alan Pardew – we are going to [...]

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There’s report in the Sun this morning, that Newcastle manager Alan Pardew is interested in West Brom and Nigerian International striker Peter Odemwingie, in case Demba Ba leaves in the January transfer window, which may happen, given the number of clubs that have expressed an interest in the Senegal striker. Peter Odemwingie – I hear [...]

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The Nigerian Football Federation (NFF) yesterday threatened to report both Newcastle United and Milwall to FIFA, because they will not release their players – Shola Ameobi and Danny Shittu respectively - to play in the African Cup of Nations (AFCON) to take place in South Africa later this month. Shola Ameobi – will he be grounded?

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Alan Pardew seems upbeat, even though Newcastle are now just two points above 3rd bottom placed Wigan Athletic after yesterday’s games, and we have a tough game tonight against Everton at home, although it would appear that Demba Ba will still be a Newcastle player – and should play in this game. Alan Pardew – [...]

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England-based defender Danny Shittu has pulled out of the Nigerian squad for the African Cup of Nations, which will start shortly in South Africa, but it seems that Nigeria still haven’t heard what the situation is with Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi. Shola Ameobi – after scoring brilliant winner against QPR

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There may be some questions about the loyalty of Demba Ba, as his agents are trying frantically to get him away from Newcastle so they can get themselves a big pay day – but another Senegal striker just loves everything about Newcastle. Papiss Cisse – loves it at Newcastle

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