Kinnear’s runaway gaffe train may be entertaining, but his return to the club may have more serious implications. Joe Kinnear’s appointment as Newcastle’s director of football has been the running joke of the summer, but the club’s supporters will not be among those laughing and with good reason. To be successful in football in the … Read more
There is never a dull week at Newcastle United, and this week proved that statement in abundance. In a move that not only surprised the fans, the media and even club staff, Mike Ashley appointed Joe Kinnear as director of football. Kinnear’s has never been popular with the Geordie faithful, his last role at the … Read more
The appointment of Joe Kinnear as director of football at Newcastle last week will surely send the football world rushing online once again to see his foul mouthed rant at journalists while in charge of the Magpies during the 2008/2009 season. Apart from the joy and laughter that viewing will bring, the only other effect that … Read more
What to do, what to do? At the time of year when the season draws to a close, it seems that due to the lack of football about the only thing that can keep us from going into a state of chronic dementia is the giddy delerium that surrounds the transfer window. With the air … Read more
The magpies never deliver dull seasons and this one was no exception, with a number of highs and lows. This season overall has been a low for all associated with the club when you think of the fact that how can a team go from finishing 5th last season and qualified for Europe, to … Read more
The Premier League has come to an end for yet another season and it has been another terrific season. The next season will really feel like a new era with four of the top six starting the next campaign with new managers. Rafa Benitez, Roberto Mancini, David Moyes and of course Sir Alex Ferguson will … Read more
It’s almost that time again; the Summer transfer window opens at midnight on Sunday 19thMay. That’s less than a week away! Expect a number of the Premier League teams to be very active this year, too many have had a late relegation scare they will wish to avoid next season and more clubs than ever … Read more
Rooney going to Newcastle United? Reasons why it will not happen. Newcastle United have been linked with a shock move for Wayne Rooney. Although it has very much been publicised about Rooney’s desire to leave Old Trafford but will St James’ Park be his next home? This isn’t the first time Newcastle have bid for the former … Read more
With just four (five if you’re Wigan) games to go it is looking like the relegation race could be going right down to the final day of the season and as many as seven teams could be at threat from relegation. With ten points separating them and safety I’d like to think it’s more or … Read more
When asked to write a piece on who I felt was a young up and coming goalkeeper, I thought look no further than a fellow who recently been given his first Premier League chance. After regular Newcastle United number one Tim Krul suffered a nasty ankle injury in their recent Europa clash, in walked young … Read more