Roy Hodgson yesterday announced the England squad to take on San Marino and Montenegro in a World Cup qualifying double-header in the coming weeks. The big shock, although it had been rumoured at recently, is that former captain Rio Ferdinand will be coming back into the fold for the first time since 2011.
Read moreAre Newcastle United right to stop Shola Ameobi going to the African Cup of Nations?
After having failed to qualify for the tournament in the 2012 Nigeria have qualified for the 2013 edition and have been placed in group C along with last year’s winner Zambia, Burkina Faso and Ethiopia.
Read moreAmeobi Gets International Call-Up!
Great News! Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has been handed a first time Nigeria call-up by coach Stephen Keshi.
Read moreCan Newcastle cope without Ba and Cisse? – An alternative eleven
Following the departures of Leon Best and Peter Lovenkrands Newcastle United have only three recognised strikers in our 12/13 squad – fact.
Read moreSt. James’ Park’s Involvement in the Olympics
The 2012 Olympics officially began yesterday with the opening ceremony, and though the home city is London, Newcastle will be involved, too.
Read moreSenegal Omit Star Strikers From Olympic Squad
Some Good news here concerning Pre-Season. The Senegalese front pairing of Demba Ba and Papiss Cisse will not be featuring at the London Olympics.
Read moreNewcastle Set to Cash in On Euro Participation
All clubs who were represented by players in pre-tournament qualification, and/or at the Euros themselves, will all share a pot of 100m Euros!
Read moreNewcastle United at the European Championships – Summary
Newcastle United Stars The European Championships in Poland and Ukraine have shown some great talent, some already known and some more unknown gems, as this competition always does. Here, we take a look at the Newcastle players in action, and also some targets the club could be turning their eye towards.
Read moreFreddie Woodman gets England Call-up
15-year-old academy keeper, Freddie Woodman has been given the call up to join England Under 17s, ahead of their Nordic Tournament this August.
Read moreNewcastle transfer target Mathieu Debuchy starts off strong for France at the Euros
And to think, if Bacary Sagna hadn’t missed out on the 2012 European Championships with his second broken leg injury in six months, Mathieu Debuchy might never have been given the opportunity to show his considerable skill at the right-back position for France.
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March 15, 2013 

