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4 days ago | 
themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield
The Antonio Cordero Newcastle United transfer saga looks finally to be coming to a conclusion. An official Malaga CF announcement (see below) confirming that the teenage winger has refused to sign a contract extension. The Spanish club stating that (sometimes also referred to as Antonito) Antonio Cordero won’t be at the club next season. For some time now it has been the worst kept secret that the teenager is heading to Newcastle United and the Spanish media all take this for granted as well.
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4 days ago | 
themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield
Mikel Arteta is infamous for his excuses. The Arsenal boss very rarely, if ever, gracious in defeat. The embarrassing excuses Mikel Arteta has came out with over the years to try and deflect from the shortcomings of himself and his team, arguably reached new levels this season. Maybe topping it all off, was when Mikel Arteta blamed the ball after United won 2-0 at the Emirates in the semi-final first leg of the League Cup.
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5 days ago | 
themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield
Newcastle United are now going to appoint a First Team Set Play Coach. United joining other Premier League clubs in having this specific role. An advert (see below) on the official club site revealing that this is going to happen.
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6 days ago | 
themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield
Rights, I said I’d follow up on my PSR blether from the other day, and I’ve been inundated with people asking for this keenly anticipated sequel, so here we go. Strap in. Basically, the very high level gist of my PSR piece was that Newcastle United are about to emerge from a period of necessary frugality, having walked a tightrope of financial fair play for the past few years. Remember, allowable losses are £105m over a three year period.
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1 week ago | 
themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield
This BBC Sport pundit has selected an ‘Underrated 2024/25 Premier League team of the season’ with the season now finally ended. With a trophy banked, Newcastle United adding Champions League qualification to that silverware. BBC Sport pundit Fara Williams is the record holder for most caps when it comes to the England women’s team. She has selected three Newcastle United stars in this Underrated 2024/25 Premier League team of the season.
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1 week ago | 
themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield
Louis Saha has been talking about Newcastle United. The former NUFC striker talking about the situation now for Eddie Howe and NUFC. Louis Saha signed on loan from Metz in January 1999 and ended up playing 12 times, the highlight of his brief NUFC stay was a winner at Blackburn in an FA Cup fifth round replay on the way to Ruud Gullit taking Newcastle to Wembley. Louis Saha of course later went on to play for both Manchester United and Everton, amongst others.
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1 week ago | 
themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield
What a season for Dan Burn. The defender scoring at Wembley and helps Newcastle United win their first trophy in 56 years. Exactly ten weeks later, Newcastle United qualify once again for the Champions League, having missed a year. In between, Dan Burn made his debut for England. What next for the Big Lad From Blyth? Champions League, return of the derbies and just maybe, challenging at the very top end of the Premier League?
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1 week ago | 
themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield
Jeff Stelling was a massive loss to Sky Sports. It is always the mark of quality, when somebody so effortlessly makes a difficult job appear so easy. Thankfully, Jeff Stelling hasn’t been lost to the football public, as the Hartlepool United fan continues to work in the media. Talksport are amongst those he works for. Now Jeff Stelling has given them his 2024/25 Premier League team of the season. Always a great judge, Jeff Stelling including four Newcastle United stars.
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1 week ago | 
themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield
Alexander Isak has been forced to withdraw from the Sweden squad and will miss their get together and matches in June. An official announcement (see below) revealing the news. Sweden boss and former Newcastle United striker, Jon Dahl Tomasson, has called up Jordan Larsson and Gustaf Nilsson, after the NUFC striker’s withdrawal.
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1 week ago | 
themag.co.uk | Jackie Smithfield
Harry Redknapp has picked his best 11 performers of 2024/25.. The Premier League team of the season that has most impressed him. Included in his top 11 are two stand out Newcastle United players. Players who in Harry’s opinion contributed so much to what has happened at St James’ Park this season. Champions League qualification AND the League Cup trophy. Also, Harry Redknapp with an interesting AND correct choice as Premier League manager of the season.
