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March 31st, 2009

could it be true – Alan Shearer returns!

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While unsubstantiated by Newcastle, a variety of news sources are reporting that Alan Shearer will assume the command of the Magpies.
Should this rumour be true, this long overdue move, is precisely what is needed.
While the legendary local hero has made it known he wouldn’t take the mantle with the present management structure, it seems he [...]

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March 31st, 2009

Magpies fight for survival

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As Newcastle prepares for this weekend’s match against Chelsea, the scratch and crawl fight to avoid relegation encompasses every breath of the clubs day. The enchanted memories of a bygone era, while filled with pride, must be cast aside for this brief moment or the club will return to the second division that it climbed [...]

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March 24th, 2009

Magpies should not expect Terry Venables

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Somewhat misleading, The Sun alluded to Terry Venables coming in to manage the Magpies in Joe Kinnear’s absence.
While the article notes an unnamed club “insider” stating that, “the players have all been talking about how they need someone of real authority to sort it out”, it fails to recognize that Mr. Venables was offered the [...]

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March 23rd, 2009

problems for Newcastle continue with 3-1 loss to Arsenal

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Newcastle’s relegation woes continued as they lost to Arsenal 3-1 at St James’ Park on Saturday afternoon. With the loss the Magpies now rest in the drop zone two points below Blackburn and look ahead to their next match against Chelsea after the international break. The match was bathed in the most peculiar of decisions [...]

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March 21st, 2009

Newcastle v Arsenal match preview

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With the danger of relegation looming a dark shadow on Newcastle, each match is a crucial moment that could decide the clubs Premier League future. Saturday afternoon, the Magpies welcome Arsenal to St James` Park with the Gunners in the midst of a massive battle with Aston Villa for a Champions League spot.
The Gunners appear [...]

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March 14th, 2009

Magpies earn important point against Hull City

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Facing a daunting schedule that includes Arsenal, Chelsea, Liverpool and Aston Villa in their remaining schedule, Newcastle earned an important point today in a 1-1 draw against Hull City today. The result is far from one to provide celebration as combined with Middlesbrough draw with Portsmouth, Newcastle is now in a three way tie for [...]

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March 11th, 2009

Newcastle v Hull City match preview

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As Newcastle heads into the final ten matches of the campaign there is little secret that the only task to be concerned with is avoiding relegation. With twenty-eight points they are deadlocked with Portsmouth, only two above ‘Boro and will likely need an additional ten points for security. The task ahead is not such an [...]

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March 4th, 2009

strong effort by Newcastle falls short losing to Man Utd 2-1

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With their backs against the wall, Newcastle put forth a brilliant effort in from of their home supporters against Manchester United but sadly came up short losing 2-1. Unfortunately with both Stoke City and Blackburn gaining points, the Magpies drop to sixteenth position and only one point above relegation.
As expected Alan Smith made [...]

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March 3rd, 2009

Newcastle v Manchester United match preview

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Following Sundays 1-0 loss to Bolton, Newcastle is a scant two points above the drop zone and far from in a comfortable setting. The Magpies head down a dark road to stave off being relegated as over the next four matches they face Chelsea, Arsenal and later today Manchester United. With relegation threatened Stoke City [...]

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March 1st, 2009

Newcastle relegation fears continue losing 1-0 to Bolton

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Newcastle relegation fears continue following a 1-0 loss to Bolton at Reebok Stadium today. Coupled with both Middlesbrough and Blackburn’s winning this weekend, the Magpies are situated only two points above the drop zone and have played an extra match. With a nasty schedule that includes Manchester United, Arsenal and Chelsea in their upcoming month, [...]

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