Top five Tyne-Wear Premier League derbies between Newcastle and Sunderland
We look at the top five Tyne-Wear derbies in the Premier League era ahead of this Sunday’s crucial showdown between fierce rivals, Newcastle and Sunderland.…
John Howell
Is there really a long-term plan in place at Newcastle?
Since bouncing back to the Premier League in 2010, the club has preached patience with its vision but are not delivering on their promises. Years…
Newcastle have not lost merely a goalkeeper in Tim Krul, but a leader too
Injured on international duty, Krul will now miss the rest of what could be another crucial season on Tyneside. Rupturing his cruciate ligament, as reported…
Why Ayoze Perez is becoming a key figure at Newcastle
The youngster was set for a low-key season but his performances have given boss Steve McClaren much to think about. With a flurry of attacking…
Five players who could follow Kevin Mbabu into Newcastle’s first team — including Woodman and Lascelles
After an impressive league debut from the defender last weekend, we look at some of Newcastle’s reserve players who could follow in his footsteps. With…
Why Florian Thauvin should be dropped against Chelsea this Saturday
Newcastle’s big-money summer signing has shown a poor attitude since joining from Marseille, and should not play this weekend. Many believe that Newcastle United boss…
Is Saturday’s visit of Watford already a must win for Newcastle?
Bottom of the table with two points, are Newcastle really facing a ‘must win’ game in mid-September? It has been a torrid week on Tyneside…
Inherited Newcastle problems have not gone away under Steve McClaren
Despite what seemed a productive summer, the same old story still lingers on at Newcastle United. Monday’s 2-0 loss to West Ham was evidence enough…
Discipline is key if Newcastle are to take anything against West Ham
The Toon must show more control after 11 yellow cards and two red cards in their first four league games. Following a valuable 0-0 draw…
Is this weekend the perfect time for Newcastle to play Arsenal?
After a slow start to the season for the Gunners, could an upset be on the cards for Steve McClaren’s men? Newcastle United go into…
