http://newcastle.theoffside.com News from Newcastle United FC English Premiership football team Sun, 07 Sep 2008 23:53:40 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en If you will allow me for a moment, I find it pathetic when management uses the media in a attempt to win public sentiment regarding the Kevin Keegan situation. I'm not sure what they think they are going to accomplish but surely they must realize that by bashing him in ... http://newcastle.theoffside.com/team-news/a-sign-of-weakness.html In a surprise move, The FA, has announced that the violent offender has only been suspended for a further six matches for his vicious attack on teammate Ousmane Dabo with a further six matches suspended to the end of the 2009-2010, contingent upon him not being convicted again of another ... http://newcastle.theoffside.com/team-news/violent-offender-suspension-handed-down.html With the Kevin Keegan affair concluded, the listing Magpie ship must deal with the vacant managerial post. To those who are surprised by events leading up to it, it was somewhat expected. As I have detailed in the past the financial picture of the club is far from rosy and ... http://newcastle.theoffside.com/team-news/anything-but-dennis-wise.html It's official, Kevin Keegan has resigned from Newcastle. He has issued the following statement: “I’ve been working desperately hard to find a way forward with the directors, but sadly that has not proved possible." "It’s my opinion that a manager must have the right to manage and that clubs should not impose upon ... http://newcastle.theoffside.com/team-news/kevin-keegan-resign.html Oh this really is too much for me now. First Kev is going, going, gone and now Newcastle issues the following peachy statement that he stays. "NEWCASTLE United can confirm that meetings between members of the Board and manager Kevin Keegan were held both yesterday and today. Kevin has raised a number ... http://newcastle.theoffside.com/team-news/hes-back.html Per the BBC it is looking like Kevin Keegan has handed in his resignation to Newcastle, citing lack of movement in the transfer market and the sale of James Milner. One very interesting aspect that will likely be heard-of is the role Dennis Wise played in all of this. I will ... http://newcastle.theoffside.com/team-news/kevin-keegan-days-at-newcastle-are-over.html Deportivo de La Coruña seemes to be a hot spot for Newcastle scouting services has on the final day they added Xisco, signing him to a five-year deal for a reported £5.7m. The 22-year-old striker La Coruña teammate Fabricio Coloccini who signed with the Magpies in August. Xisco commented: "It is a great ... http://newcastle.theoffside.com/team-news/xisco-joins-magpies.html First reported on BBC radio, media reports are suggesting that Kevin Keegan is discussing his future with the board and prepared to leave the club. Please note this hasn't been validated by the club and is speculative in nature. I will provide updates as additional information is made available. http://newcastle.theoffside.com/team-news/rumours-of-kevin-keegan-leaving-newcastle.html I'm never one to sugar-coat things or for that matter write a blog that seems more like a paid advertisement by the club. Therefore without wasting space on a review of a so-called match with Arsensal, let me just say Newcastle was completely out-played and out-classed in every aspect, on ... http://newcastle.theoffside.com/team-news/arsenal-match-review.html With a short-week, after a tight 3-2 victory over Coventry, Newcastle face the Gunners at Emirates Stadium. Entering the third week of the campaign, previous play is as follows: Recent Form Newcastle - combined (1 W, 1 D, 0 L) (2 GS, 1 GA) Aug 17 Manchester United 1 - 1 Newcastle Aug ... http://newcastle.theoffside.com/team-news/arsenal-match-preview.html