Middlesbrough Police have confirmed the arrest of two away “supporters” following the Tees - Tyne derby between Middlesbrough and Newcastle last weekend after Egyptian striker Mido was subjected to Islamic / Racist chants while warming up for the second year in a row.
Former Ireland International and Newcastle right back Stephen Carr has decided to call time on a career that started with Tottenham Hostpur back in 1993, representing Ireland 44 times at the Full Team level and ending just this past summer after leaving Newcastle.
Newcastle have confirmed that month to month head coach Joe Kinnear has been given a contract extension that will keep the 61 year old in charge for the rest of the season following Saturday’s impressive 0 - 0 result at Chelsea.
UPDATE - Seems like the FA didn’t like what they heard as they have officially charged Newcastle head coach Joe Kinnear with “Improper Conduct”.
After branding Martin Atkinson a “Mickey Mouse referee” following Newcastle’s 2 - 1 defeat to Fulham at Craven Cottage, the English Football Association has chosen not to fine manager Joe Kinnear and instead has warned him of future conduct.
Speaking at his post-match press conference, he said: “[Claudio] Cacapa was on the ball and [Andy] Johnson completely pushes him out the way, nicks the ball and gets the penalty.
It’s sounding like Alan Shearer may finally be ready to make the move from his job with Match of the Day to the Newcastle sidelines. Is it possible that he could succeed where so many others have failed?
Newcastle Midfielder Joey Barton will be on the sidelines for up to 8 weeks after doctors confirmed a slight tear in his right knee after a 50 - 50 challenge with Wigan’s Lee Cattermole at the weekend.
With fiery midfielder limping off in the 17th minute of the 2 - 2 draw, Barton said after the match “I am not blaming Lee Cattermole in any way for this injury. It was a 50-50 ball and we both went for it, and these things happen.
“Obviously, it’s disappointing and frustrating, and my sole intention is to knuckle down and bounce back and get fit again to help the Newcastle United cause.”
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LA Galaxy, Home Depot Center, LA Kings, Staples Center, O2 Arena and Anschutz Film Group Owner (and trust me, I know I’m missing a lot more) Phillip Anschutz has issued a statement regarding his name being thrown into the ring of possible buyers for Mike Ashley’s Newcastle.
“Neither AEG nor anyone affiliated with the organisation are in negotiations or are contemplating the purchase of Newcastle United Football Club,” said the statement.
Looks like Clark Hunt is staying away as well.
“There’s nothing to it. They’re happy with the sports investments that they currently have. They’re not pursuing Newcastle or any other sports franchise at this time,” said FC Dallas spokesman German Sferra.
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Former Glasgow Rangers / Newcastle and current Queensland Roar defender Craig Moore underwent surgery yesterday to remove his left testicle after having been diagnosed with Testicular Cancer that was detected early enough to treat.
Withdrawing from the Australian National Team ahead of their game in Bahrain next Thursday after having just returned to the Soceroos after an 8 month retirement (and having previously captained the squad) for the 4 - 0 win over Qatar last month in Brisbane, the soon to be 33 year old is hoping that this would be the last time he was forced to miss a game.
“It’s always a shock to hear of a diagnosis like this but I am encouraged by the prognosis from the medical practitioner,” Australia head coach Pim Verbeek said.
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Time to shed a few tears for these guys, right?
Liverpool owner Tom Hicks has 350 million pounds due to the banks in January and everybody is getting very nervous.
Dallas Cowboys owner Jerry Jones is looking to borrow $350 million by December 1st for cost overruns at “JerryWorld” New Cowboys Stadium.
Perhaps FC Dallas owner Clark Hunt is wise to stay away from Newcastle at this point.
Maverick owner Mark Cuban can’t get the Chicago Cubs to take his money.
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Fulham got the 2-1 win over Newcastle at Craven Cottage, shown on FSC. Clint Dempsey came in with the game tied in the 63rd minute, and shortly afterwards Danny Murphy scored the winning goal on a penalty.
