The Luis Suarez biting incident at Anfield probably means he won’t be playing at St James next Saturday which although is good for Newcastle isn’t good for football entertainment. Right now, 3 points are more important than seeing football played at its highest level so part of me is relieved.
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Personal Memories of Players On and Off the Pitch: Paul Gascoigne
April 3, 2013 
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The first time I can recall seeing Paul Gascoigne don a first team Newcastle shirt was as a substitute. He came on against Spurs at St James’ Park in May 1985. He’d made his debut the month before, also at home, to QPR. He already looked ‘the part’.
Read more Personal Memories of Players On and Off the Field: ‘Wor Jackie’
March 27, 2013 1 Comment
I first shook Jackie Milburn’s hand in the Spring of 1956. I was 4 years old. My dad ran the Newcastle Hotel in Rothbury, in the heart of Northumberland.
Read moreThe FA Cup – An opportunity to succeed or an unwelcome distraction?
January 5, 2013 0 Comments
It’s the first weekend of January and in footballing world it can only mean one thing, the FA cup third round begins and brings giants of English football up against some of the minnows. People often refer to it as the romance of the FA cup.
Read moreTop 5: Pre-Season Friendlies
August 4, 2012 0 Comments
The pre-season period is vital for every team, whether for confidence building, or to build up player fitness after the holidays, every team strives for a good set of pre-season friendlies. Here we will take a look at the top 5 pre-season friendlies that Newcastle United have taken part in.
Read moreWhat Ever Happened to… Olivier Bernard
July 15, 2012 0 Comments
Article Courtesy of James Amey (http://ourfootballview.wordpress.com/) Olivier Bernard is probably most famous in England for his time at Newcastle United but what is he doing now?
Read moreThe Ups and Downs of Newcastle United
July 14, 2012 0 Comments
Article courtesy of James Amey (http://ourfootballview.wordpress.com/) and NUFC Stats (www.twitter .com /statsnufc) It is fair to say that Newcastle United have had their fair share of ups and downs over the years, from winning promotion to the Premier League in the 1992/1993 season to losing 2-1 to Scunthorpe in the Championship and everything in-between.
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