Newcastle United
Predicted Newcastle XI vs Spurs: Bruce to make two changes, 24-yr-old to start
Newcastle United host Tottenham Hotspur in the Premier League this weekend, and the Magpies will be looking to pull clear of the relegation zone with a win at home. Steve Bruce’s side have failed to register a win in their last six league games and are massive underdogs heading into this contest. Spurs have an impressive away record against Newcastle, winning five of their last six matches at St James’ Park. Jose Mourinho’s men have shown an upturn in form over the last few weeks and head into this game on the back of four wins in five league matches. The home side will be without the services of Fabian Schar and Isaac Hayden due to injury. However, Allan Saint-Maximin could feature here after recovering from his injury. Bruce has confirmed that Callum Wilson is unlikely to be fit for this...
‘Would be a good choice’ – Some NUFC fans react after hearing 47-yr-old could replace Bruce
Belgium manager Roberto Martinez has been linked with the Newcastle United job. According to a report from Football Insider, the former Premier League manager is a leading contender to replace Steve Bruce at the end of the season. Martinez has a contract with Belgium until 2022 it will be interesting to see if he’s willing to return to club football this summer. SL View: Martinez unlikely to leave before the World Cup It seems highly unlikely but Martinez will turn down the opportunity to manage Belgium in the World Cup in 2022 and take over at Newcastle at the end of this season. The chance to manage a Premier League club like Newcastle can be a tempting proposition but Martinez has the chance to achieve something special in the World Cup with a prodigiously talented Belgium squad. There ...
Newcastle reportedly one of several clubs tracking forward scouted by PL big guns
Newcastle United are one of several clubs tracking the progress of Bristol City forward Antoine Semenyo, according to TEAMtalk. The 21-year-old has impressed in the Championship this season, scoring two goals and assisting five. Semenyo has also scored a further three goals and assisted two across the FA Cup and Carabao Cup. According to a report from TEAMtalk, those performances piqued the interest of several teams across the Premier League and Championship. Their report claims that Newcastle United, Brighton & Hove Albion, Southampton, West Ham United, Sheffield United, Norwich City and Watford have been tracking the player this season. However, Crystal Palace are supposedly leading the race to sign Semenyo. Sporting director Dougie Freedman is a ‘huge fan’ of the Eng...
‘Play the bloke in his correct position’ – Some NUFC fans react to 27-yr-old’s display for his country
Newcastle United midfielder Ryan Fraser has had an impressive international break with Scotland and it will be interesting to see if the 27-year-old can establish himself as a regular starter for Steve Bruce’s side and help the Magpies finish the season strongly now. Fraser managed to score in Scotland’s 4-0 win over the Faroe Islands last night in the World Cup qualifiers and he scored a vital equaliser for this country against Israel in the previous match as well. Before his move to Newcastle, Fraser was a quality player for Bournemouth but he has been a shadow of his former self since joining the Magpies. Some of the Newcastle fans believe that Bruce has failed to get the best out of the attacker. His performances for Scotland certainly show that Fraser has a lot to offer and it remains...
Newcastle linked with a surprise move for 49-yr-old Premier League manager
Newcastle United manager Steve Bruce is under tremendous pressure because of his side’s abysmal run of form, and he could be out of a job at the end of this season. According to Daily Mail, the Magpies are looking at Sean Dyche as a potential replacement. Dyche has done well at Burnley over the past few seasons but may relish the opportunity to manage what is perceived as a bigger club. SL View: Dyche a suitable replacement? The 49-year-old’s appointment might not go down too well with the fans who are unhappy with their team’s playing style under Bruce. Dyche employs a similar defensive style of football. Newcastle are currently two points above the relegation zone, and the fans will be desperately hoping that their side can beat the drop to the Championship. In addition to having a devas...
The incredible amount Newcastle United spent on agent fees in 2020/21 season
Newcastle paid over £11 million to agents and intermediaries over the past 12 months, it has been revealed by the Football Association. Figures from all football clubs in England’s top four divisions were published by the FA on Wednesday, with Newcastle forking out the ninth highest fee in the Premier League. The Magpies signed Callum Wilson for a £20m last summer before securing the signings of Ryan Fraser and Jeff Hendrick on free transfers. Jamal Lewis also signed from Norwich on a five-year deal. The £11,349,953 Newcastle spent is a record fee for the club and is a drastic increase from the £9,010,554 they spent in the 2019/20 accounts. Chelsea paid the most of any team in England, paying just over £35,247,822 in intermediary fees following a season of big-money sig...
‘Save us’, ‘You’re our only hope’ – Some NUFC fans react to 29-yr-old’s social media post
Newcastle United could be set for a major injury boost with striker Callum Wilson hoping to return to action soon. The 29-year old suffered a hamstring injury against Southampton last month and the Magpies have struggled to score goals without him. The former Bournemouth striker joined Newcastle at the start of the season and he has established himself as a key player for Steve Bruce. Wilson has 10 goals to his name so far this season and he will be crucial to the Magpies’ survival hopes. The striker was initially expected to be ruled out for a couple of months but it seems but he could be back sooner. Wilson has already returned to the training pitch last week and he is working separately on his rehabilitation with coach Cristian Fernandez as per the Chronicle. The Newcastle United f...
Newcastle fans get stuck into Bruce – survey says 95% want him out
Newcastle United fans have taken part in an online survey, with 95% of participants voting in favour of sacking manager Steve Bruce. The Englishman has been under immense pressure from fans in recent weeks, with Newcastle sitting just two points above the relegation zone. The Magpies are on a poor run of form, having not won any of their last six league fixtures. Things are not going to get any easier, with Newcastle still to play five of the current top six before the season concludes. To compound Steve Bruce’s woes, The Chronicle have been running a poll for the past week to find out what Newcastle fans think of the current situation. 14,000 fans took part in the survey, with 95% of participants feeling that Newcastle should part company with Bruce. 49% of fans cited Bruce’s tactics as t...
Newcastle preparing £8m bid for target, some of their fans react: ‘Top player’
Newcastle United have been linked with a move for Celtic defender Kristoffer Ajer. The 22-year-old has one year left on his contract with the Scottish outfit, and he has been urged to leave the club by his national team manager Stale Solbakken. According to Daily Mail, the Magpies are looking to submit an offer of around £8 million for the defender, and Ajer is thought to be keen on moving to England. SL View: Ajer for £8 million would be a bargain Newcastle could definitely use some defensive depth, and Ajer could prove to be a quality long -term investment for them. The defender is only 22 and has his best years ahead of him. He has the potential to develop into a quality Premier League defender in future. If Newcastle can sign him for £8m, it could prove a major bargain for them, a...
Tottenham and West Ham stars lead the list of Premier League’s bargain transfers this season
The transfer market has exploded in recent years. Newly-promoted clubs spend tens of millions, the top sides seem to cough up nine figures every summer, and someone breaks their transfer record every five minutes. However, it isn’t all £100 million deals. We still see plenty of players come in on the cheap and prove themselves to be superstars. Here is a look at the best bargains from the Premier League this season. GK: Emiliano Martinez (£16m) – Off the back of a succession of impressive performances post-lockdown for Arsenal, Aston Villa decided to splash out on Emiliano Martinez. It’s safe to say the signing has worked out. Martinez has been a brilliant signing for Aston Villa The Argentine has arguably been the best goalkeeper in the Premier League this season. His tally of 14 cle...
Several Premier League clubs competing with Juventus and RB Leipzig for £21m Bundesliga forward
A number of Premier League clubs could be set to compete with RB Leipzig for the signature of Stuttgart striker Sasa Kalajdzic this summer, as reported by German publication Bild (via Transfermarkt). Kalajdzic has enjoyed a fine season in the Bundesliga. He is the league’s sixth top scorer with 13 goals – despite making only 15 starts. And, at just 23 years of age, the Austrian is expected to have a bright future. Kalajdzic celebrating one of his 13 league goals His form has got several clubs across Europe keeping an eye on the forward. Liverpool, Everton, Newcastle United, and West Ham United have both been linked from the Premier League, while Juventus have also been named as possible takers. Despite this, Leipzig remain the most likely destination. It has now been claimed that Stuttgart...
‘Out of the frying pan into the fire’ – Some NUFC fans react to links with 53-yr-old manager
Newcastle United are reportedly lining up a move for Chris Wilder at the end of the season. According to Duncan Castles (via Chronicle), Mike Ashley is not prepared to sack Steve Bruce despite the abysmal run of form. However, he is planning for a new manager if Newcastle are relegated to the Championship. The 53-year-old recently parted ways with Sheffield United and could prove a decent appointment for the Magpies if they go down. The former Blades boss did an excellent job getting the Yorkshire club promoted from League One to the Premier League over the past few years. According to reports, Wilder would be an inexpensive appointment and has a proven track record in getting a club promoted to the top flight. Newcastle are currently just two points above the relegation zone and have won ...
