After surprising many with their fifth place finish in the 2011-12 Premier League—just two seasons removed from their ignominious sojourn in the Championship division—Newcastle United have been assessed as the 20th most valuable football brand in the world, according to a list compiled by Brand Finance.
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Archive | May, 2012
What Ever Happened to Xisco?
May 30, 2012 
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Whatever happened to… Xisco When Newcastle signed Francisco Jimenez Tejada on transfer deadline day in 2008, a few eyebrows were raised. With the then manager Kevin Keegan seemingly unhappy at his lack on control on transfer activity, it never seemed that ‘Xisco’ was destined for greatness in the North East.
Read moreTop 5: Assists of the Season
May 29, 2012 7 Comments
Goals grab all the attention in any football match and that is correct too as the goals decide who wins or loses, but this article is not about goals this is about the previous phase of play which lead to the goal. That moment of magic that made the goal happen. This is our Top […]
Read moreA Summer of Transition at Newcastle United?
May 29, 2012 0 Comments
Newcastle United in the next week or so are about to confirm the players who will be released and, as many of our readers would know, the hierarchy at Newcastle has already slipped pink slips to a lot of reserve team players and we think the exodus may not only be limited to them.
Read moreCan Newcastle Expect More Goals from Yohan Cabaye Next Season?
May 28, 2012 0 Comments
Yohan Cabaye’s four goals and six assists in 2011-12, his debut season in the Premier League after making a £4.8 million move from Lille last summer, is hardly cause for alarm.
Read moreWhat’s the crack with Demba Ba?
May 28, 2012 0 Comments
One of the players of the season for Newcastle united this term has to be the Senegalese striker Demba Ba. With 16 league goals he has got the best stats for a Newcastle striker in the top flight of English football since Alan shearer for Newcastle.
Read moreAlan Smith Set to Leave Under the Radar
May 27, 2012 0 Comments
Alan Smith is set to turn down a coaching role at Newcastle United after confirming he would be the first summer exit from St James Park.
Read moreTop 5: Goals of the Season 2011-12
May 27, 2012 0 Comments
One of the many reasons the 2011-12 season was so enjoyable for Newcastle United and their fans was the amount of fantastic goals that were scored. Led by the ridiculous efforts of Papiss Cisse, the Toon provided more than their fair share of candidates for the Premier League’s goal of the season.
Read moreThe Rumour Mill – Luke James
May 26, 2012 0 Comments
Luke James With the club starting to develop a promising youth system, fans have every right to be excited about reports that Newcastle have made an offer for Hartlepool United’s Luke James.
Read moreThe Rumour Mill – Tranquillo Barnetta
May 25, 2012 0 Comments
Tranquillo Barnetta With the current global economic climate, focus on finances in football has intensified. It is no longer deemed logical to foray into the market looking for a handful of big money signings. Therefore, as dull as it sounds, we must jump at the sign of any bargains in the footballing world.
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