Times Online (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
At a time of year when most high-profile footballers have been lounging on far-flung beaches, Michael Owen has spent the summer on the edge of his seat. Having contracted mumps, which can have uncomfortable side-effects for adult males, the Newcastle United striker has been working to a personalised training routine during pre-season.
The Independent (Free subscription) | 3 hours ago
Newcastle United's increasingly desperate hunt for a new central defender has caused them to look again at the Argentinian international Fabricio Coloccini, a mainstay of the Deportivo La Coruña team, who would cost around £8m. The club are considering a serious bid as they run out of options for defensive cover in the new season.
Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 5 hours ago
Obafemi Martins mother has sadly died in Lagos, Nigeria. The striker is on his way home after being granted compassionate leave with immediate effect by Newcastle United. Martins will obviously not feature in this weekend's friendly match against Doncaster and will now remain in Nigeria until after the funeral which is due to take place tomorrow.
Football Corner (Free subscription) | yesterday
Newcastle United have reportedly missed out on the signing of Atletico Madrid striker Jose Antonio Reyes. The former Arsenal ace had been targeted by Magpies boss Kevin Keegan but it now appears as though French side AS Monaco have beaten the Premier League side in the race to sign Reyes. The Spanish international is likely to complete a £5.5 million move to Monaco within the next few days. The 24-year...
Skysports.com (Free subscription) | yesterday
Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan has no plans to allow goalkeeper Shay Given to leave the club.
icNewcastle - Newcastle United (Free subscription) | yesterday
MICHAEL OWEN has revealed why he is missing Newcastle United’s first couple of pre-season friendlies – because he has had the mumps.
Football.co.uk (Free subscription) | yesterday
Striker Michael Owen will remain as captain of Newcastle United next season, having repaid the faith shown in him by manager Kevin Keegan. Owen was handed the armband following Keegan's return to St James' Park in January and responded by scoring ...
Newcastle United Mad (Free subscription) | yesterday
We hear from our source at St James' Park that all is not well with Newcastle United defender David Edgar ... and it is causing quite a problem.
Scot in Riga (Free subscription) | yesterday
Yesterday saw he departure of one of the long standing village members B..... ( English - noted for his sartorial elegance). His departure means we have lost one of the real characters within the village people. Noted for his love of Newcastle United, which of course we never held against him. He shared a love esoteric films with S.... ( Welsh - another soon to be ex village member) particularly those...
footy247 (Free subscription) | yesterday
Here is the first part of a three part series from one of our longest serving supporters of Newcastle United Football Club. Frank Brennan - played in that memorable 1947-1948 season read more
Sportnetwork (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008
Newcastle United have finalised the sale of midfielder Emre Belozoglu for an undisclosed fee. The Turkish International was linked with a move at the beginning of the summer break, but whilst Fenerbahce confirmed they had signed him, the sale appeared to go no further. Today Fenerbahce have announced the transfer is complete and that Emre is no longer a Newcastle player.
Newcastle United Mad (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008
Emre finally called time on his Newcastle United career ... as he left the same way he arrived ... INJURED!
Newcastle United Mad (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008
As we reported yesterday, Shola Ameobi has lost the support of the Newcastle United fans, who gave the former England Under-21 star a hard time at Hartlepool on Saturday.
Newcastle United Mad (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008
Let's put this into persective ... it is the The Sun we are talking about here ... but they claim "Newcastle United have made an offer for Celtic wing dazzler Aiden McGeady."
Newcastle United Mad (Free subscription) | 23/07/2008
I'm sure Gateshead boss Ian Bogie was disappointed Newcastle United didn't throw in the odd superstar to attract a bigger crowd, but United coach Adam Sadler today admitted he was satisfied with the performance of his kids.
