Tag: Newcastle

15 May 2024 0

Newcastle: Anthony Gordon turning doubters into believers

By Total Football News

Gordon began his secondary school life at Alsop High School before being moved to one of Everton’s partner schools, Wade Deacon in Widnes, when he was 14. He would travel there from his home in Kirkdale, Liverpool.

“We always thought he’d be a big lad, which he is. We knew he’d be quick, and he’s rapid,” the coach continues. “It’s about looking at the boy and trying to see the

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14 May 2024 0

Concerns over council ties with Saudi-backed Newcastle United

By Total Football News

Last year, Ms Staveley, a minority shareholder who has become the face of the club’s Saudi ownership, asked senior council officer Michelle Percy to prepare a briefing ahead of a meeting she was having with Lord Dominic Johnson, a UK investment minister.

The briefing concentrated on attracting Saudi investment to the north-east of England.

Emails obtained through a Freedom of Information (FOI) request by the campaign group NUFC Fans Against

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11 May 2024 0

Newcastle United 1-1 Brighton & Hove Albion: European hopefuls held at St James’ Park

By Total Football News

Newcastle matched the energy of the home support as they sought to end the season on a high note at St James’ Park, but they were ultimately left frustrated and must now hope this is not a result which proves costly at the end of the campaign.

For all the hosts’ intent and probing, Jacob Murphy’s speculative shot from distance represented their only attempt on target inside the opening 30

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10 May 2024 0

Eddie Howe: Newcastle boss planning for Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak to stay

By Total Football News

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says he is planning for Bruno Guimaraes and Alexander Isak to remain at the club next season.

Brazil midfielder Guimaraes has been linked, external with a number of clubs ahead of the summer transfer window, including Manchester City and Arsenal.

Arsenal are also reportedly interested, external in signing Sweden international Isak.

“I’m planning for them to be here. Yes, all my planning is with

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4 May 2024 0

Burnley 1-4 Newcastle: Vincent Kompany’s side ‘doomed’ after loss

By Total Football News

Burnley’s spirits were high following a run of one defeat in their last eight games, dragging back a deficit of 11 points as recent as March to just two before kick-off on Saturday.

At 0-0, news filtered through from Bramall Lane that Forest had fallen 1-0 behind at already-relegated Sheffield United, but it was the only cheer of another dismal performance.

Kompany’s side had been much improved but put in

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3 May 2024 0

Sandro Tonali: FA made ‘right decision’ over Newcastle midfielder

By Total Football News

Newcastle manager Eddie Howe says he welcomes the Football Association’s decision to suspend Sandro Tonali’s two-month ban.

Tonali, 23, will return to playing at the end of August, if he does not commit further betting breaches before the end of next season.

The Italy midfielder is already serving a 10-month ban running until August for offences during his time in Italy.

“It was the right decision, I think, that the

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2 May 2024 0

Sandro Tonali: Newcastle player gets suspended two-month FA betting ban

By Total Football News

Newcastle midfielder Sandro Tonali has been given a suspended two-month ban after admitting to breaches of Football Association betting rules.

The Italian, 23, will not serve the ban if he does not commit further breaches before the end of next season.

He is already serving a 10-month ban issued in October 2023 for offences during his time in Italy.

Tonali was charged by the FA in March and admitted placing

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26 April 2024 0

Bruno Guimaraes: Newcastle boss Eddie Howe wants midfielder to stay

By Total Football News

Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says he wants to build a team around Bruno Guimaraes after it emerged the Brazil midfielder’s £100m release clause expires this summer.

Guimaraes, 26, has been one of Newcastle’s standout players this season and has been linked with Manchester City and Arsenal.

He signed a new five-year contract in October 2023, having impressed following a move from Lyon in January 2022.

Howe wants Guimaraes to stay

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25 April 2024 0

Dan Ashworth to take Newcastle to arbitration over Manchester United move

By Total Football News

Dan Ashworth is set to take Newcastle to arbitration in an effort to resolve the impasse over his intended move to Manchester United.

Ashworth has been on gardening leave since 19 February after informing Newcastle he wanted to join the revamped set-up under Ineos at Old Trafford.

The Red Devils’ intention is for the 53-year-old to become their new sporting director.

However, there has been no agreement over compensation.

Manchester

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13 April 2024 0

Newcastle: Alexander Isak’s star continues to rise

By Total Football News
Alexander Isak celebrates scoring his second goal against Tottenham by sliding on his knees
Alexander Isak has scored 21 goals in all competitions for Newcastle this season

To be mentioned in the same breath as one legendary striker is one thing, but two is quite another – especially when those names happen to be Thierry Henry and Zlatan Ibrahimovic.

Alexander Isak scored for the sixth home game in succession as Newcastle dismantled Tottenham with a 4-0 victory in the Premier League at St James’

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