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I've got to admit; my feeling before the game was that with Jo and probably Bruno missing from the midfield the likely result would be a comfortable win for PSG. It's great to be wrong! With the kick off time at 1.30am here in India - and having tried and failed to find anywhere showing the game - I had to rely on the blog comments and BBC live match text to stay in touch with what was happening in the Parc des Princes. My heart sank when the BBC text flashed up that a penalt

Nothing other than a win tonight for Newcastle will guarantee a top 8 finish and automatic progress through to the last 16 of the Champions League. It's a massive task against the current CL Cup holders - what are Newcastle's chances of pulling it off? Current Form: Paris St-Germain & Newcastle United PSG and Newcastle both have 13pts from their seven games and both teams have already qualified for the last 16 play off places. PSG: With five successive league wins PSG are t

Guys and gals... the REAL Colin Parker is back. And I have this message for the trolls who have now been booted out into the graveyard. Myself, the members of this blog and all of it's readers will never be defeated by you. I want to thank each and every one of you for ignoring the bile these childish imbeciles have thrown on this blog. You have treat them with the utter contempt they deserved. From personal and laughable insults, to fraudulent claims of a cease and desist le

With just over two weeks to go to the end of the January transfer window the rumours of in's and out's at Newcastle are appearing across the media. As always, the key word is rumours. Jurgen Klopp wants Bruno Guimaraes at Real Madrid With Real Madrid without a manager after Xabi Alonso's departure the rumour is that Jurgen Klopp is being targeted as the new manager - and he wants Bruno signed. Joe Willock looking to move in January With 18 month's left on his contract and n

Manchester City took a big step towards the League Cup final with a 2-0 win against Newcastle in the first of two legs. This was a game that swung on the away side taking their chances after Newcastle had missed good opportunities to take the lead. Eddie Howe’s pre-match press conference . Match Summary Goals change games, and whilst Manchester City had the edge on possession and showed their quality it was Newcastle who had the better of the chances to take the lead. Manches

The League Cup semi-final first leg takes place at St James’ Park on Tuesday as holders Newcastle United play host to eight-time winners Manchester City. Match Details Fixture:  Newcastle United vs Manchester City Competition:  League Cup Date:  Tuesday 13 January 2026 Kick-off:  8.00pm GMT Venue:  St James’ Park TV coverage:  Live on Sky & ITV Referee:   Chris Kavanagh Newcastle United Team News & Predicted Line-Up Eddie Howe faces a defensive selection crisis. Tino Livramen

With four goals in his last two games and eleven in total this season, Harvey Barnes is enjoying the best spell of form he’s had since joining Newcastle United. A Tough Start to Life at Newcastle United Harvey Barnes’ early Newcastle career never really had the chance to gather momentum. A long-term injury picked up early in his first season disrupted his settling-in period and left him playing catch-up from the outset. That spell on the sidelines coincided with Anthony Gord

NOTE Eddie's Bingo : No comments on this page - Bingo entries only. There were no winners in the Bingo v Bournemouth. The Toon take on City in the first leg of the Carabou Cup semi final, tomorrow, Tuesday 13th January at 8pm. Is his presser Eddie said that he wants to put out a "fresh" team for the game which implies there may be big changes from the eleven that started on Saturday. Another tough Bingo card to predict. Entries close at 5.45pm on Tuesday. Not a member & want

Ahead of Newcastle United’s meeting with Manchester City, Eddie Howe spoke to the media providing updates on injuries, squad rotation and the January transfer window. You watch a re-run of the press conference here: https://www.newcastleunited.com/en/video/905466 Newcastle have already beaten Manchester City in the Premier League this season and will be looking to for the same result in this Carabou Cup first leg semi-final. Team News & Injury Updates Tino Livramento: Schedu

In another high scoring match at St James' Park where both sides led in the game, the scores were level after extra time. It was Newcastle who won the penalty shoot out and took their place in the 4th round of the FA Cup. This was a match where both teams had plenty of chances to score and, as predicted, Bournemouth went all out for a win and played their part in the goal fest. Eddie Howe’s pre-match press conference . Match Summary Newcastle lined up for the first time with

After three successive wins in the Premier League Newcastle United face Bournemouth at St James's Park on Saturday in the third round proper of the FA Cup. Match Details Fixture:  Newcastle United vs Bournemouth Competition:  FA Cup Date:  Saturday 10 January 2026 Kick-off:  3.00pm GMT Venue:  St James’ Park TV coverage:  No Referee:  Thomas Bramall Newcastle United Team News & Predicted Line-Up With Fabian Schar, Dan Burn and Jammal Lascelles all unavailable Newcastle will a

NOTE Eddie's Bingo : No comments on this page - Bingo entries only. There were five winners in the Bingo v Leeds. Well done! The Toon take on Bournemouth at SJP on Saturday 10th January at 3pm in the 3rd round proper of the FA Cup. Eddie in his press conference said that whilst Schar's injury is not as bad as first feared he will miss games and is still being assessed. Whilst stating that he considers the FA Cup to be very important Eddie commented that the hectic run of fi

Ahead of Newcastle United’s meeting with Bournemouth, Eddie Howe spoke to the media providing updates on injuries, squad rotation and the January transfer window. Team News & Injury Updates Fabian Schar: his ankle injury is not as bad as first feared, there is no break, but he has suffered ligament damage. No date yet for his return but it should be this season. Dan Burn: progressing well and in training but still not ready to return. Jammal Lascelles: recovered from his inju

Kevin Keegan, manager of the Newcastle United team dubbed the Entertainers, would - in his immortal words - have "loved it, just loved it" to see this current Newcastle side involved in a seven goal thriller. Especially as, for once, Newcastle were the victors. This was a game that both sides came into full of confidence. Newcastle on the back of two consecutive Premier League wins and Leeds unbeaten in their last seven games. Eddie Howe’s pre-match press conference . The ma

Newcastle United began a run of four consecutive home games with a 2-0 victory against Crystal Palace on Sunday. Six points in the last two games have moved the Magpies up into ninth in the Premier League just two points behind fifth placed Chelsea. Depending on results, another win against Leeds could see Newcastle move as high as fifth in the table. Read our full match report and reaction. Match Details Fixture:  Newcastle United vs Leeds United Competition:  Premier Leagu

Eddie Howe spoke to the media ahead of Newcastle United’s meeting with Leeds United, providing updates on injuries, current form and responding to questions around speculation linking him with Manchester United. Team News & Injury Updates There were no new injuries to report - Jacob Murphy was given the all clear after a hamstring scan, but Anthony Elanga is still not ready. With Tino Livramento, Kieran Trippier and Sven Botman all available Eddie Howe now has options to rota

NOTE Eddie's Bingo : No comments on this page - Bingo entries only. There were no winners for the Crystal Palace game so the table stays as is. The Toon take on Leeds at SJP on Wednesday 7th January at 8.15pm, in a match that goes out live on Sky. In Eddie's presser this morning there were no injury reports so we are getting nearer having a full squad to choose from. Jacob Murphy had a scan on his hamstring which was all clear but Anthony Elanga is still not ready. With games

Lewis Miley’s rise at Newcastle United hasn’t felt rushed - it’s felt inevitable. Every time Miley steps onto the pitch, he plays with a composure that belies his age, showing confidence on the ball and an understanding of the game that suggests something special is developing right in front of us. Where Lewis Miley Is Already Making a Difference Since moving to right-back to cover for the injury to Tino Livramento, Lewis Miley has quickly shown that any concerns about his de

Two goals ruled out for offside summed up a frustrating first half, as Newcastle struggled to hit the levels the home crowd were hoping for. The Magpies raised the tempo after the break and were finally rewarded in the 71st minute when Bruno headed the Toon in front, before a dominant second-half display was capped seven minutes later as man of the match Malick Thiaw reacted quickest from close range after Crystal Palace failed to deal with an in-swinging corner. To their cre

Newcastle United begin a crucial run of four consecutive home fixtures this Sunday afternoon with Crystal Palace the first visitors to Tyneside. With two Premier League matches on home soil, alongside FA Cup action and the first leg of the Carabao Cup semi final, Eddie Howe’s side have a clear opportunity to build momentum and kick-start the New Year in front of the Toon Army. Match Details Fixture:  Newcastle United vs Crystal Palace Competition:  Premier League Date:  Sunda