Jason Mellor

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Articles

'The best defeat of my career' - relief for Howe as Magpies clinch Champions League spot

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Jason Mellor

EDDIE Howe couldn't hide his relief after Newcastle did things the hard way, losing the battle but ultimately winning the war to secure their return to European football's top table. Everton had nothing to play for, but to their utmost credit, you wouldn't have known as David Moyes' side threatened to crash the Magpies' Champions League party until events 150 miles south in Manchester ensured a memorable campaign ended on a suitably high note.
Relief as Newcastle claim Champions League place despite Everton loss

1 week ago | irishexaminer.com | Jason Mellor

The look of relief on Eddie Howe's face was palpable after he became only the fifth English manager to lead his side to two top four finishes as Newcastle booked their place in the Champions League for the second time in three seasons.
Maresca clutches at straws after 10-man Chelsea lose at Newcastle

3 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Jason Mellor

Enzo Maresca attempted to defend the indefensible as the dust settled on a largely self-inflicted defeat that severely dented Chelsea's Champions League hopes.
Newcastle beat 10-man Chelsea to close in on Champions League spot

4 weeks ago | irishexaminer.com | Jason Mellor

NICOLAS Jackson lost the plot as Chelsea lost their heads to play an unwanted role in helping Newcastle take a huge stride towards a Champions League return. Jackson's first-half red card ensured the Blues' uphill task took on Everest-like proportions as their top five aspirations suffered a significant blow at the hands of one of their main rivals for a place in Europe's premier competition.
Walk in the Deer Garden for Chelsea

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | Jason Mellor

Two second-half goals from Nicolas Jackson ensured Chelsea took their latest inevitable step towards claiming European football's equivalent of the Leyland-Daf Trophy as they continue to somnambulate towards Conference League glory.
Ipswich relegated from Premier League after being outclassed by Newcastle

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Jason Mellor
Dominant Newcastle thrash Crystal Palace and set sights on Arsenal

1 month ago | msn.com | Jason Mellor |Kieran Crichard

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Dominant Newcastle thrash Crystal Palace in Premier League rout

1 month ago | ca.sports.yahoo.com | Jason Mellor

Mathematically at least, Newcastle can still catch Liverpool - and although such an outcome may be beyond the realms of possibility, such is the impressive head of steam being built up on Tyneside, overhauling Arsenal for second is clearly not. The Magpies’ irresistible post-Carabao-Cup-winning upward mobility gathered pace as a sixth successive victory lifted them to third four points shy of the Gunners, who they have beaten three times this season, and meet on the penultimate weekend.
Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe in hospital with pneumonia

1 month ago | thetimes.com | Jason Mellor

Eddie Howe will miss Newcastle United's next two matches after having pneumonia diagnosed. The 47-year-old head coach has been in hospital since Friday and missed his team's 4-1 win over Manchester United at St James' Park on Sunday. Howe stayed away from training and was confined to his bed at home last week before his condition deteriorated and he was taken to hospital. He is keen to return to work as soon as possible, but will be guided by medical advice before resuming his duties.
Barnes grabs brace as United overpowered by Newcastle

1 month ago | irishexaminer.com | Jason Mellor

RUBEN Amorim arrived at Old Trafford hoping to rewrite Manchester United's history books, but not like this. To his credit, the beleaguered Portuguese refused to make excuses after his side confirmed its unwanted status as statistically the club's worst in the Premier League era.