In a footballing world of dull characters and tired clichés, Paolo Di Canio is a breath of fresh air. So what if he's a fascist?
The second choice goalkeeper has the capacity to go years without being noticed. Until his teammates are posing with a trophy, then its front and centre, shin pads hastily strapped in, kit sparkling. So here's my top five Premier League number two's. A tribute to them and their agents.
Liverpool's other South American superstar stole the show in their 6-0 rout of the Magpies.
Hopefully this is a season to forget rather than remember for another relegation. If that's so, here's how to ensure it never happens again...
The creative hub of our team, if we're to stand any chance of attaining silverware then it's absolutely crucial that Newcastle hold onto Cabaye, regardless of interest from PSG.
An abject performance against them lot down the road didn't aid our survival bid, but in all honest; the poor performance meant Newcastle deserve...
It seems that Newcastle are set to return to the Ligue 1 transfer market, with Aurelien Chedjou the latest on their radar. Here's the low down on...
Our chances are slim, but could a returning-to-form Papiss Cisse help fire Newcastle to a most unlikely of victories?
From European chasers to relegation candidates Newcastle’s rapid change in fortunes has come as no surprise to most and it is entirely their ow...
Despite some highly impressive turn in Europe and signs of increased consistency, the big fella would be better with anothe season at Celtic under his belt before returning south...
They arrived with big reputations, silly haircuts and great stats only to shuffle off with egg on their faces...
It's the best we've played all season, but it's too little, too late now. If City had been as impressive on Saturda...
Three winnable games, including one against the Mackems, and it should be enough to stave off relegation. This is N...
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The competitiveness of the Eredivisie has seen a number of Premier League sides take an interest in the latest batch of midfield talent on offer ...
Spurs and Newcastle fans know him best as "Sir Les", but as this Wikipedia entry reveals, do you know much about Les Ferdinand's short lived them...
Yes it was a bad tackle and yes, McManaman should have been carded and serve a three match ban. But why are fans on Twitter so desperate for a 21...
Michael Owen has just announced his retirement at the end of the season, prompting one chap to ask if he still even played football. Liverpool fa...
Let's face it: the Toon aren't going to win the title any time soon. The fans would rather we prioritised cup competitions and the run in the Europa League has been a breath of fresh air. Compared to Benfica, Wigan away can't really compete...
Michael Owen was a busy beaver during his visit to St. James' Park. Thankfully a Newcastle fan was on hand on Twitt...
After a historic week in south Wales, could this be the best, or possibly worst, possible time for in-form Newcastl...
Cardiff owner Vincent Tan has suggested he'll rebrand the Bluebirds as the Dragons to appeal to the Asian market, t...
The high pressure game works against weaker teams, but in the defeat to Newcastle it was easily worked out. If Sain...
Of all the French contingent at St James Park, it is Yohan Cobaye who has the brains to save Newcastle United.
After a shocking first half of the season Newcastle's form appears to have picked up. If the Toon can overcome Southampton's pressing game, they ...
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The winger is out of contract in the summer and after an vastly improved domestic campaign, Saints will be loathe to losing their prized asset, w...
If you believe Pardew and the pundits we're a force again, but a look at the league and the agitating stars paints ...
Newcastle fans thought Nicos Dabizas had just ballsed up, but Bergkamp's outrageous flick and cool finish is the gr...
Spurs are now unbeaten in 10, conceding just five - It's a far cry from the defeat to Everton and the previous inab...
Two weeks ago, Newcastle were staring into the abyss. Now they are approaching the crest of a wave and will be conf...
Two goals on his debu against Chelsea reveal Newcastle Moussa Sissoko to be the kind of player who once dominated English football.
A Newcastle United and England fan explains why Paul Gascoigne remains his hero despite his problems.
Some players falter on their return to their former club, but I'd rather have Ba on the pitch at Newcastle, especially when the thought of Torres leading the Chelsea frontline gives me the creeps.
Even though Newcastle find themselves just four points from the drop-zone, there are plenty of reasons to be upbeat...
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Newcastle have bought in the likes of Gouffran and Yanga-Mbiwa to stave off the threat of relegation. Meanwhile Vil...
Aubameyang is the archetypal Graham Carr signing for Newcastle. Here's all you need to know about the Saint-Etienne...
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