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FT: Hartlepool 1 Newcastle 4 - Detailed Report

Ed Harrison — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:36:00 +0000

FT: Hartlepool 1 Newcastle 4 - Great Duff Hat Trick

Ed Harrison — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 16:17:42 +0000

HT: Hartlepool 1 Newcastle 1: Magpies Fight Back

Ed Harrison — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 15:01:08 +0000

In their first pre-season game of the season Newcastle found themselves level with hosts Hartlepool United, after 45 minutes, with the scores at 1-1.

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Edgar Starts At Right Back For Newcastle

Ed Harrison — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 13:51:42 +0000

As expected Kevin, Keegan has named a strong looking Newcastle United eleven for the game against Hartlepool United this afternoon, at Victoria Park.

Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan fields interesting side

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Solano New Team-Mate Of David Beckham

Ed Harrison — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:56:46 +0000

News today that former Newcastle United favorite, Nobby Solano, has signed a two year deal in Major League Soccer in America.

Nobby Solano - Nobby loved the Geordie fans, and they loved him

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England Near Elimination At Euro U19 Championships

Ed Harrison — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 10:19:38 +0000

England’s European Championship hopes are hanging by a thin thread, following a goalless draw with Italy in Jablonec on Thursday night.

David Button - England Goalkeeper had good game against Italy

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Hartlepool All Set For Strong Newcastle Eleven

Ed Harrison — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:47:10 +0000

Today will be our first pre-season game at Hartlepool United in a few hours time, and Keegan will field what he has termed a strong side.

Danny Wilson - Hartlepool United manager

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Goalkeeper Tim Krul Set To Leave Newcastle

Ed Harrison — Sat, 19 Jul 2008 09:09:35 +0000

The Newcastle United club’s new policy of attracting young talent and then developing them has only just been put in place.

Tim Krul - 20 year-old goalkeeper wants to leave Newcastle

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Keegan Impressed With The Players He Has

Ed Harrison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 23:24:44 +0000

Kevin Keegan has been talking again, this time about the lads he’s been training with these last couple of weeks.

James Milner - came into pre-season training super fit

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Blackburn After Chilian 22 Year-Old Midfielder

Ed Harrison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 17:06:34 +0000

The Daily Mirror is reporting today that Blackburn’s new manager Paul Ince is hoping to sign Chilean youngster, Carlos Villanueva.

Carlos Villanueva - Blackburn trying to sign the player quickly

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Keegan Sings The Praises Of Danny Guthrie

Ed Harrison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 15:13:45 +0000

Lots and lots of communication from Kevin today on the official web site, so he seems to have ended his long silence big time - good.

Danny Guthrie - high praise from Kevin today

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Newcastle Still Looking For Left Back

Ed Harrison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:44:31 +0000

The Evening Chronicle is reporting today that Kevin Keegan will step up the search for a new left-back.

Jose Enrique - needs somebody in to push him at left back

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Keegan - Fans Will Just Love Gutierrez - Love Him

Ed Harrison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:30:42 +0000

Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan has said he believes Argentine new signing Jonas Gutierrez will become a real star to the Newcastle United fans.

Jonas Gutierrez - will be big star on Tyneside

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Sebastien Larsson Wants Birmingham Talks

Ed Harrison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 11:03:13 +0000

Sebastien Larsson is one player we know Newcastle have already put in an official bid for.

Seb Larsson - well aware that Newcastle have made bid

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Guthrie Wants As Many Games As Possible Next Season

Ed Harrison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 10:31:58 +0000

Danny Guthrie has talked to Newcastle United TV, and he hopes the club can make a return to European football very soon - same here.

Danny Guthrie - could be pleasant surprise at Newcastle

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Newcastle’s Tim Krul In Great Demand

Ed Harrison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 09:30:40 +0000

Tim Krul was on loan last season at Falkirk, and he is one of two 20 year-old goalkeepers at the club, who look to be top players in the making, the other being local lad, Fraser Forster.

Tim Krul - top young Newcastle goalkeeper

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Kevin Keegan Breaks His Loud Silence

Ed Harrison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:39:40 +0000

Kevin Keegan has finally talked about the transfer market, and it seems it’s an attempt to allay Newcastle fans’ apprehensions, that have grown over the summer.

Kevin Keegan shirt - good statement today from the boss

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Newcastle Need To Communicate More With Fans

Ed Harrison — Fri, 18 Jul 2008 08:12:12 +0000

We’ve heard so little from Newcastle United in the last three weeks or so, that’s it’s all been a little weird.

Kevin Keegan - needs more players

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Newcastle Interested in 20 Year-Old Czech Defender

Ed Harrison — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 14:39:11 +0000

There are reports coming from Sky Sports today, that Newcastle are interested in a 20 year-old Czech defender.

Marek Suchy - 20 year old Czech would seem a good acquisition

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McGeady Signs 5 Year Deal At Glasgow Celtic

Ed Harrison — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:15:57 +0000

Celtic’s winger Aiden McGeady has finally signed a new 5 year deal at the Glasgow club, so he will not be signing for Newcastle anytime soon, another player to drop from the list.

Aiden McGeady - signs 5 year deal at Celtic

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Newcastle Offered German Torsten Frings

Ed Harrison — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 13:03:37 +0000

The Evening Chronicle has a report today that Newcastle United have been given the chance to sign top German midfielder Torsten Frings.

Torsten Frings - German International offered to Newcastle

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Shay Given Just Itching To Play Again

Ed Harrison — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:56:45 +0000

A very good report on Newcastle’s official web site today about our great Irish goalkeeper Shay Given.

Shay Given - fittest he’s been in a long time, even with his eyes closed

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Pablo Aimar Signs For Benfica

Ed Harrison — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 11:10:56 +0000

Sky Sports News has reported today that Pablo Aimar, has signed a 4 year deal with Portuguese giants Benfica.

Kevin Keegan - let’s execute plan B Kevin

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Are Newcastle Still After Arda Turan?

Ed Harrison — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:54:36 +0000

There are reports surfacing again that Kevin Keegan is reportedly still leading the race for the signature of exciting young Turkish winger Arda Turan. Let’s say right now that we don’t know if these reports are true, only that they are starting up again and Arda is still at Galatasaray.

Arda Turan - are Newcastle still hoping to sign player?

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Steve Harper - Newcastle Squad Pretty Depleted

Ed Harrison — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 10:21:51 +0000

The lack of transfers in at Newcastle is apparent even to the players, with lots of empty spaces currently in the dressing room.

Steve Harper - dressing room pretty sparse

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Today’s Toon Transfer Targets

Ed Harrison — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:52:23 +0000

After yesterday’s rather turbulent day, when it looked like we may be signing Pablo Aimar from Real Zaragoza, we are after even more players, according to the morning papers today.

Eren Derdiyok - are Newcastle still interested in Swiss 20 year-old?

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Magpies Reported Back In For Pascal Chimbonda

Ed Harrison — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 09:11:00 +0000

Newcastle United and Everton are said to be locked in a tussle for Tottenham full back Pascal Chimbonda.

Pascal Chimbonda - linked to Everton and Newcastle

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Newcastle Said To Have Warnock Bid Rejected

Ed Harrison — Thu, 17 Jul 2008 08:54:19 +0000

There are reports today that Newcastle United have had a bid for Blackburn Rovers’ former Liverpool left back Stephen Warnock rejected.

Stephen Warnock - good player but unlikely to leave Blackburn

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Aimar Reported To Have Signed For Benfica

Ed Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 21:24:48 +0000

Some extremely bad news being reported tonight, that Pablo Aimar has signed for Portuguese giants Benfica.

Kevin Keegan - go to plan B boss

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Oba Martins Very Happy At Newcastle

Ed Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 18:32:08 +0000

Reports today that Newcastle Nigerian-born striker Obafemi Martins has dismissed speculation that he wants to leave the club.

Oba Martins - very happy at Newcastle United

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Reports That Newcastle After Chilean Striker

Ed Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 16:28:18 +0000

There are some reports coming in that Newcastle United, who still need to sign a striker this summer, may be interested in Chilean International, 27 year-old Humberto Suazo.

Humberto Suazo - can score goals - but In Premier league?

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Injury Update on Newcastle Youngsters

Ed Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 15:44:12 +0000

Newcastle United 18 year-old youngster, Wesley Ngo Baheng, hopes to be back from his ACL injury quicker than the 12 months first estimated.

Wesley Ngo Baheng - sufferd ACL injury in Senior Cup Final

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James Milner Wants Improved Contract At Newcastle

Ed Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:46:28 +0000

The Daily Mirror is reporting today that James Milner is demanding a pay-rise, to secure his long-term future at Newcastle United.

James Milner - looking for a pay rise (who isn’t?)

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Local Lad Robbie Elliott Returns To Newcastle United

Ed Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:24:59 +0000

The Evening Chronicle is reporting today that Kevin Keegan has given a coaching position to a familiar face as part of his back-room staff.

Robbie Elliott - back at club in coaching capacity

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Newcastle Reserves Hammered 6-2 In First Game

Ed Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 11:00:49 +0000

Newcastle Reserves, under the watching eyes of Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan and his coaching staff, were hammered 6-2 by Newcastle Benfield last night.

Adam Sadler - poor defending by his youngsters

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Newcastle Transfer Business Going Into Overdrive

Ed Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 10:15:02 +0000

We have heard rumors over the last two days, from some of our readers, that Newcastle United are close to signing three new players this week.

Nigel De Jong tacking that Russian fella

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Newcastle Move In For Hamburg Midfielder

Ed Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:39:25 +0000

More good news today for Newcastle United fans, as well as getting close to signing Pablo Aimar, are now said to be interested in young Holland star Nigel De Jong.

Nigel de Jong - would be another excellent signing

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Aimar On Way To Sign For Newcastle After Medical

Ed Harrison — Wed, 16 Jul 2008 09:03:29 +0000

As we had suggested yesterday, Newcastle made a £7M bid for Pablo Aimar and seemed in the driving seat to capture the Argentine star.

Pablo Aimar - Argentine on way to Newcastle for medical

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Reports That Kadar Signs For Norwich In Loan Deal

Ed Harrison — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 17:40:47 +0000

There are reports coming out of Norwich, that our 18 year old defender Tamas Kadar, has been signed on loan by the East Anglia club.

Tamas Kadar, after signing in January

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Newcastle United Make Offer For Pablo Aimar

Ed Harrison — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 13:43:31 +0000

There has been a lot of speculation written in the popular pres this week concerning Pablo Aimar.

Pablo Aimar - on his way to Newcastle?

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Newcastle Fancy Liverpool Left Back

Ed Harrison — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 12:48:14 +0000

The Evening Chronicle is reporting today that Newcastle United are thinking about bringing a second Argentine to St James’ Park.

Emiliano Insua - 19 year-old Liverpool full back attracting Newcastle

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Zamblera Helps Italy To Draw Against Greece

Ed Harrison — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 10:03:18 +0000

Newcastle United’s 18 year-old star youngster Fabio Zamblera, played for 73 minutes last night for Italy against Greece in the 2008 Euro Under-19 Championships in the Czech Republic.

Fabio Zamblera - Italian Geordie signed for Newcastle last January

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Portsmouth Pursue Bridge - Are Newcastle Interested?

Ed Harrison — Tue, 15 Jul 2008 09:42:20 +0000

Portsmouth are today reported in the Daily Mirror to be after Chelsea left back Wayne Bridge.

Wayne Bridge - capped 30 times for England

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