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Former Manchester United and Northern Ireland winger Keith Gillespie has revealed that Alex Ferguson helped him secure a significant pay-rise when he left the club to join Newcastle United in 1995. Gillespie was a promising winger with Man United in the early 1990s and was part of the famous Class of ’92 team that won the FA Youth Cup. Like …

Former Ireland goalkeeper Rob Elliot will leave Newcastle after nine years at the club, the Magpies announced on Thursday. Elliot joined the club in 2011 from Charlton and made 68 appearances during his time on Tyneside, but will depart Newcastle when his contract expires at the end of the month. Following the news of his departure Elliot took to Twitter …

Newcastle United have always been a bit of a basketcase but they were a formidable side in the first decade of the Premier League.  Their swashbuckling style of play, their scintillating attack and often disregard for defensive duties saw them win the respect of many football fans. Throughout the 1990s they had a squad littered with talent and they were …

In our latest football quiz, we want you to name the last 10 Republic of Ireland internationals who have donned the famous black and white stripes of Newcastle United.  There are currently two Ireland internationals involved with Steve Bruce’s side while over the years there have been some who enjoyed their time on Tyneside whereas others may want to forget …

Newcastle United’s prospective new owners have reportedly targetted Mauricio Pochettino to take over as the club’s new manager. The Magpies on the verge of being sold by Mike Ashley to a Saudi-back consortium. Should the deal go through, Newcastle’s owners will be the wealthiest in world football. The Public Investment Fund of Saudi Arabia is worth an estimated €294 billion …

Newcastle United have had a hell of a lot of managers in the last 20 years.  Throughout the last two decades, the north-east club have gone from Premier League title contenders to mid-table mediocrity and frequent relegation battles. On the two occasions, they were relegated to the Championship, they were promoted back to England’s top-tier at the first attempt. However, …

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has hit out at former Magpies boss Rafa Benitez outlining that the Spaniard “took the soft option” by leaving the club and going to China. Benitez had been in charge at St James’ Park for three and a half-years but opted to leave in June at the end of his current contract, before taking up a …

Newcastle have identified three targets. Steven Gerrard is on the shortlist to replace Rafa Benitez as the manager of Newcastle United, according to reports. Benitez will leave St James’ Park on June 30 when his contract expires after failing to agree on a new deal with the Magpies. Rangers manager Gerrard, who played under Benitez for five years at Liverpool, is …

Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez has emerged as the frontrunner to take over as manager of Scottish Premiership side Celtic ahead of the new season.  Benitez’ contract with Newcastle expires in the summer and despite supporters of the Toon Army demanding that the Spaniard continues as boss of the north-east club, the chances of a new contract seem to hinge …

Manchester City’s Premier League title challenge was rocked by a stunning 2-1 defeat at Newcastle, while Manchester United’s late escape preserved Ole Gunner Solskjaer’s unbeaten start in a dramatic 2-2 draw with Burnley on Tuesday. City needed a win at St James’ Park to close the gap on leaders Liverpool to one point ahead of the Reds’ clash with Leicester …

Rafael Benitez believes it will be “another miracle” if his Newcastle side retain their Premier League status. The Spanish manager said finishing 10th last season was an extraordinary performance but added that would be matched simply by beating the drop this term given the fact that the Magpies’ relegation rivals had all outspent the north-east side in pre-season. Newcastle’s position …

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley said Monday he is planning on selling the club, by the end of December, after more than a decade of ownership. Speaking on Sky News, Ashley said he was hopeful a deal could be concluded before the end of the year. “I’d like it to be before the January transfer window. Not (in) exclusive (talks) …

Dele Alli silenced the complaints about Tottenham’s lack of signings as the England midfielder sealed a 2-1 win at Newcastle in their Premier League opener on Saturday. Mauricio Pochettino’s side are the first club in the Premier League era not to make a single signing since the introduction of the pre-season transfer window. That low-key approach has frustrated Tottenham fans, …

Newcastle United’s Premier League campaign gets underway today when they host Tottenham Hotspur in the early kick-off [12.30 pm] at St James’ Park.  Of course, off-the-field controversy is never far away when it comes to the Toon Army. Their summer has been blighted by a transfer window which yielded the lowest net spend of any Premier League club; -£17.8 million. …

Theo Walcott did his best to boost Sam Allardyce’s approval rating as the Everton winger clinched a 1-0 win against Newcastle United in the Premier League on Monday. Allardyce has been under fire for Everton’s dour style of play since he was hired in November and fans called for his dismissal following a draw at struggling Swansea City in their …

Rafa Benitez has worked miracles with Newcastle United this season, and has everything set up for something special next year

Burnley fans should learn to enjoy life in the middle of the Premier League, not despise it like the fans of Stoke and West Brom.