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Written by Neil Harrison

8:00pm Tuesday, March 14th, 2023

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Newcastle are in the market for a new left-back this summer. The club have set the bar high with interest in Arsenal’s Kieran Tierney and Inter Milan’s Federico Dimarco, two marauding left-backs who can add some more excitement to the left flank.

Either would cost significant funds as they are both on contracts that run until 2026. Newcastle may have a backup plan with 90min reporting of an interest in Bournemouth’s Jordan Zemura, who is out of contract this summer.

Zemura seems destined to leave Bournemouth as negotiations on a new deal have been anything but smooth. The Cherries triggered a yearlong extension last season to keep him around for their return to the Premier League.

The 23-year-old has impressed in his first season in the Premier League. While he doesn’t have the attacking prowess of Tierney or Dimarco, he has held his own and will only improve as he gains experience.

Bournemouth boss Gary O’Neil dropped the left-back for their 1-0 win over Liverpool last weekend. It appears that his contract situation facilitated the decision. He still has 22 appearances this term.

Zemura was brought to the Vitality Stadium by Howe in the summer of 2019 as a free agent from Charlton. The report suggests that West Ham are the Zimbabwe international’s main suitors. Newcastle’s interest appears to be peripheral at the moment as their top targets remain in play.

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166 comments so far

The Prince's Mate
Mar 14, 2023 at 9:52 PM
Comment #81
Citeh lucky there….just scraped through
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ToonDarnSarf
Mar 14, 2023 at 9:54 PM
Comment #82
Magic – she probably won’t even buy anything!
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The Prince's Mate
Mar 14, 2023 at 9:56 PM
Comment #83
ToonDarnSarf
Mar 14, 2023 at 9:48 PM
Comment #77
TPM – reminds me…what happened to “the Trivago girl”???
Haven’t a clue mate….in the kitchen doing the dishes as per?
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magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:05 PM
Comment #84
TDS
My clubs are John Letters, I’ve had them about 40 years and they are still in fairly good condition, you possibly never heard of John Letters as well before your time I would assume big man 🙂 🙂
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ToonDarnSarf
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:13 PM
Comment #85
Magic – nope, never heard of them you are correct! Mine are a mix but irons (inc most wedges), driver, and hybrid are all Yonex. Fairway wood is a Taylor Made Stealth, putter is an adjustable (I need a 36” putter) Ping, and I can’t remember what my lob wedge is.
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jane
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:21 PM
Comment #86
https://youtu.be/PLOPygVcaVE
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The overrated Frenchman
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:23 PM
Comment #87
I recall Sam Torrance using John Letters clubs when he played tournaments here in Australia in the 1980’s. Never seen or heard of them anywhere else.
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ToonDarnSarf
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:29 PM
Comment #88
ToF – well now you have! 🙂
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:33 PM
Comment #89
Every single cub of mine is a different manufacture apart from the wedges.
Even Gave a set of TaylorMade to CurlyJon. That I just could not on with .
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magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:35 PM
Comment #90
The overrated
Frenchman
I wish I could play like Sam Torrance Sir 🙂 🙂 🙂
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magicmac54
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:39 PM
Comment #91
Sir Peter the Pug
So all your clubs are different Peter, now I know why you are so annoying 🙂 🙂 🙂 ok definitely off to watch this documentary now Lads Nite Nite All
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onmeedsun
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:40 PM
Comment #92
You have to love Haaland. Just full of boyish enthusiasm. Such a shame he plays for Norway. Mind they do have Odegaard as well. The other 9 must be rubbish!
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ToonDarnSarf
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:41 PM
Comment #93
It’s burn the Pug day today! Even Magic gets in on the act!! 🙂 🙂 🙂
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:51 PM
Comment #94
The Pug is Pugnacious.
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Sir Pugalot, the Dutch Bulldog
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:55 PM
Comment #95
Good night all.
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ToonDarnSarf
Mar 14, 2023 at 10:58 PM
Comment #96
Nite Pug. Time to dream up some come back lines for tomorrow…
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Not another deJong
Mar 15, 2023 at 3:49 AM
Comment #97
Knowing we have the early match on Friday night, I almost fell more impatient for it to happen. Maybe because it will be good to get another win under the belt, I can see no reason to change the starting line up and feel confident they will impose themselves. Although I would sub Bruno as soon as possible, as that ankle issue is a concern and there is a risk of making it worse.
Anderson deserves to make it onto the pitch and rip Longstaff back, but Ritchie maybe the safer and more experienced option to replace the Brazilian. Also Target could do with a few more minutes and would perhaps be desperately needed to replace a tiring Burn, marking their inform winger. Getting a good two goal lead and controlling the game would be ideal.
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Not another deJong
Mar 15, 2023 at 3:51 AM
Comment #98
rip=move
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Not another deJong
Mar 15, 2023 at 4:05 AM
Comment #99
NUFC360@NUFC360
Alexander Isak – 23yo
Bruno Guimaraes – 25yo
Sven Botman – 23yo
All started together for the first time on Sunday. This is an exciting spine for the future #nufc
————————————
If only there was a song about that.
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lochinvar
Mar 15, 2023 at 7:17 AM
Comment #100
So FIFA have guanteed Real Madrid and Chelsea places in the World Club Cup with £25m payments.
No qualification.
Some perverted coefficient measure of invitation
FIFA are paying them to take part in a series of exhibition matches
Is the same FIFA who denied any claims if corruption linked to the World Cup ?
Over now to The Guardian and Gary Lineker for a few words of condemnation of this tawdry attempt to circumnavigate a European Super League.
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lochinvar
Mar 15, 2023 at 7:20 AM
Comment #101
We’ve got Isak in attack
We’ve got Boatman at the back With Bruno in the middle
We all shop at Lidl
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lochinvar
Mar 15, 2023 at 7:21 AM
Comment #102
De Jong
Daresay my rushed song can be refined
Offski to work
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 7:40 AM
Comment #103
Good morning folks, couple of good games tonight where results could go our way again.
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Munster Mag
Mar 15, 2023 at 7:51 AM
Comment #104
Magic i remember John Letters! 🙂
My clubs were a personal build by a guy in Croydon. The bag is Titleist…black and white!
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Zhongguo Geordie
Mar 15, 2023 at 7:58 AM
Comment #105
i need a toney hatrick raj
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:07 AM
Comment #106
Don’t we all ZG but Soton’s defence have improved dramatically since that new manager came in.
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ToonDarnSarf
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:23 AM
Comment #107
lochinvar – qualification was winning the CL in 2021 and 2022. The winners of 2023 and 2024 qualify for it too.
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Ronway
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:24 AM
Comment #108
An update on Garang Kuol’s loan arrangement with Hearts.
” Garang Kuol loan uncertainty natural but Dan Ashworth’s loan record provides Newcastle hope.”
https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/sport/football/football-news/garang-kuol-loan-uncertainty-natural-26472422
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:27 AM
Comment #109
From Nufc.com
Call-ups
Latest international selections for current Magpies:
Jamal Lewis (Northern Ireland):
Thu 23.03.2023 San Marino (a) ECQ
Sun 26.03.2023 Finland (h) ECQ
Martin Dubravka (Slovakia):
Thu 23.03.2023 Luxembourg (h) ECQ
Sun 26.03.2023 Bosnia and Herzegovina (h) ECQ
Garang KuoL ( Australia):
Fri 24.03.2023 Ecuador (h) Sydney FR
Tue 28.03.2023 Ecuador (h) Melbourne FR
Johnny Emerson (Scotland U18s):
Thu 23.03.2023 Wales (a) FR
Sun 26.03.2023 Wales (a) FR
There’s no place for Bruno Guimaraes or Joelinton in the latest Brazil squad, while Ryan Fraser has been similarly overlooked in the latest Scotland selection.
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:29 AM
Comment #110
So who else will be gone.
Isak for Sweden surely gets the call, I hope to gawd they go easy on him and don’t throw him in to two lots of 90.
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Vask
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:31 AM
Comment #111
Fpl
I don’t need a Toney hattrick. I’d settle for a fergusson assisted mitoma goal and a Brentford clean sheet.
Mind you WorB could use a mbeumo hatty. I’m leading and if I secure the win I go above him in the relegation battle. Still got my chips to play too.
What are people’s strategies for the truncated gw this weekend. Lots of big players have no match.
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:31 AM
Comment #112
I can’t see a place for Wilson so it will be Trips and Pope for England unless Willock or Longstaff get a surprise call. Can anyone see that?
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:32 AM
Comment #113
Vask,
Depends what chips you have left.
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Vask
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:33 AM
Comment #114
Maybe Schär Raj. Possibly boatman but I doubt it due to the form of other Nederlander cbs.
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:33 AM
Comment #115
Botman surely gets a call up after a good solid season in the PL, Schar will also be gone.
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:33 AM
Comment #116
Vask,
Great minds drink alike 😀
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:34 AM
Comment #117
Vask,
What about Matt Ritchie, when was his last call up.
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Vask
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:35 AM
Comment #118
Raj
It looks like a gw perfect for the freehit if one still has that to use. A double gw in the following week for most teams, triple capitán opportunity?
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:35 AM
Comment #119
Chris Wood for NZ but I think he’s got a bad injury.
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Raj of Hailsley
Mar 15, 2023 at 8:36 AM
Comment #120
I’ve got 11 out this week Vask so BB for me, FH in 32 for the other blank GW.
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17 February, 2023

I have an update on what's happening with my treatment for prostate cancer.

Last week, my oncologist called me late in the day and said he thought it was best to terminate my treatment with radium 223 dichloride because it was having such a negative effect on my health - specifically my digestive system.

I had completed 3 of the planned 6 infusions.

They had looked at the bone scans and three CAT scans I had early last week, and they showed no signs of the cancer spread being slowed or stopped: in fact, it was continuing to spread and my PSA account continued to rise.

The only treatment left now is to go back and have another bout of chemotherapy with docetaxel being the medication used.

I understand this will be a 7-month job with 10 sessions 3 weeks apart - almost double my first chemo treatment in Apil 2017, when I has 6 treatmnts.

The problem I have is that I'm in a very poor physical state right now, due to my digestive system being basically torn apart by the radium 223.

The radium 223 has leaked into my digestive system and caused me to have severe diarrhea, nausea, and heartburn, and it was (is) very serious.

They said it was too dangerous to proceed with the radium 223 treatment, with little benefit being shown.

I am also suffering from severe exhaustion, basically, because I have zero testosterone, and all the treatments I've had for the cancer, have further lessened the energy available to me.

It reminds me of the saying that if cancer doesn’t kill you - the treatment will (laugh).

It will probably take up to 8 weeks to get back to a physical state where I can start chemotherapy, and that's where I am now, but the cancer continues to spread in the bones.

I've also been put in touch with the dietitian from UNC Healthcare, who will help me get back my health - she is very helpful.

So that's where it stands it's been quite a journey over 12 years and I think I've had almost every treatment available.

It has really taken a toll on my body and on my energy, but that's where it stands and obviously, I'll do the best I can in the upcoming months with chemo and hope I can get through it.

It is as it is - and another challenge in life.

Ed Harrison