Fighting for Black & White - A Newcastle United Story

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Last Updated: 5th July 2011

Pardew resigns from Newcastle

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has quit his role as manager at the Premier League club after just eight months in charge at St James Park.

It is understood Pardew was dissapointed over 'broken promises' made by owner Mike Ashley over the amount of money Pardew would get to spend over summer transfer period.

A spokesman from Newcastle United said in a statement that Pardew 'resigned on his own merit' and that the search for a new manager would start immediately.

Ex-Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez remains the favourites with the bookies to take the St James Park hot seat, whilst Andre Villas-Boas and Carl Robinson are both said to be in the running aswell.

 

[AshTJ]

Page last updated 7th July 2011 17:46
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Villas-Boas rules himself out of Newcastle running

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Ex-Chelsea manager Andre Villas-Boas has told BBC Sport that he will not be the new Newcastle United manager.

The 34-year old was believed to have held talks with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley at the club's stadium yesterday, but the Portugese manager has confirmed that he will not take the job.

Villas-Boas said, "I've had conversations with Newcastle representatives but nothing more."

"Right now the role isn't one that is of a massive attraction to me and I'm going to continue to take a break out of the game until the right opportunity comes along.

 

[AshTJ]

8th July 2011​

Benitez attracted to Newcastle position

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Ex-Liverpool manager Rafael Benitez has confirmed that he is attracted to the position of Newcastle United manager and would consider the role should he be offered it.

Benitez, 52, has been out of a job since being sacked by Inter Milan in December 2010 and is said to welcome the opportunity to get back in the game in England.

It is thought Benitez was holding out for the opportunity to remanage Liverpool but that now seems unlikely after the recent appointment of fan's favourite Kenny Dalglish.

 

[AshTJ]

9TH JULY 2011

ASHLEY IN TALKS WITH ROOKIE MANAGER

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Newcastle owner Mike Ashley is believed to have opened negotiations with rookie manager Ashley Thornton-Jones over the vacant managerial position at St James Park.

The rumours of a relatively unknown footballing personality taking charge of the club has as expected been met with dismay from the North-East club's loyal fan base, with some declaring that this is just one of many 'money-saving short cuts'.

One fan told ITV, "Ashley is treating the club as a business, not a football club."

"It's amazing that he's prepared to gamble the well-being of a football club by putting in charge a fella that nobody's ever head of."

 

[AshTJ]

Last Updated: 11th July 2011

Thornton-Jones appointed Newcastle manager

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Newcastle United have appointed rookie manager Ashley Thornton-Jones as the club's new manager following the resignation of Alan Pardew.

As expected, the decision has been met with anger by Newcastle fans but owner Mike Ashley and managing director Derek Llambaris have declared they have 'total faith' in Thornton-Jones' ability to bring success to the Sports Direct Arena.

Llambaris told Sky Sports, "Thornton-Jones was the outstanding candidate in a long and drawn out interview process."

"His ideas and ambitions for the club match ours and we're confident he's the best man to bring success to the club with the resources that are at his disposal."

Ashley Thornton-Jones was unavailable for comment but it's thought he's 'delighted' at the opportunity.

 

[AshTJ]

Last Updated: 13th July 2011

Thornton-Jones terminates ten contracts

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Newcastle manager Ashley Thornton-Jones has mutually terminated the contracts of seven members of Alan Pardew's backroom staff, including assistant manager John Carver and 1st team coach Steve Stone.

Amongst the others to have been relieved their duties are Reserve Team manager Willie Donachie, coach Peter Beardsley and Australian goalkeeping coach Chris Terpcou.

Fitness coaches Sam Tweddle, Rich Akenhead and Jack Ade have also left the club, along with youth coach Liam Bramley.
It is rumoured that ex-Hull assistant manager Brian Horton will replace John Carver in the position as assistant manager, with further arrivals also expected over the coming days.

 

[AshTJ]

15th July 2011
Newcastle appoint Horton as assistant manager

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Newcastle United have appointed ex-Macclesfield manager Brian Horton as the club's new assistant manager.

Horton, 62, has had managerial spells at Hull, Man City, Oxford, Huddersfield, Brighton, and Port Vale, but is probably most recognized for his spell at Hull City during their short stint in the Premier League as assistant to Phil Brown.

Angel Vales, who was part of Rafa Benitez's coaching staff at Liverpool has also joined the club's backroom staff, along with goalkeeping coach Joe Corrigan, fitness coach Adrian Lamb and defensive coach Dean Austin.

 

[AshTJ]

17th July 2011
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Ranger completes loan move

Newcastle manager Ashley Thornton-Jones has conducted his first piece of transfer business of the summer, loaning out youngster Nile Ranger to Championship side Birmingham City.

Ranger, 20, made 24 apperances for Newcastle last season in the Premier League but has since fell down the pecking order after the arrivals of Demba Ba and Pappis Cisse.

He will spend the whole of next season at St. Andrews, before returning to Newcastle for the start of next season.

 

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Page last updated 22nd July 2011 17:46 UK
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Elliot joins Burnley on loan

Newcastle goalkeeper Rob Elliott has joined Burnley on loan until the end of the season.

Elliot, 25, joined from Charlton in the summer but remains third choice goalkeeper behind Tim Krul and veteran Steve Harper.

 

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27TH JULY 2011

WATFORD COMPLETE KADAR SIGNING

Watford have completed the signing of Newcastle United defender Tamas Kadar for a fee believed to be in the region £850k.

The Hungarian international was a prominent figure for the Magpies as they earned promotion back to the Premier League in 2010, but has found himself down the pecking order after the arrival of Mike Williamson.

 

[AshTJ]

27th July 2011​

Newcastle sign Albelda

Newcastle United have made their first signing of the summer, bringing in Valencia's centre-midfielder David Albelda to the Sports Direct Arena.

Albelda, 33, has spent his entire career at Mestalla, racking up a total of 412 appearances in his seventeen year career.

He has racked up a total of 51 caps for his native Spain and has signed a one-year contract at the Premier Leauge club.

 

[AshTJ]

30TH JULY 2011

AMEOBI JOINS MK DONS ON LOAN

MK Dons have complete the signing of Newcastle youngster Sammy Ameobi on a three-month loan deal.

Ameobi, 19,made his league debut for the Magpies in the Premier League last season and is expected to get some valuable first-team experience at Carl Robinson's League One side next season.

 

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Page last updated 5th August 2011 16:47 UK
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Newcastle gear up for new era

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Newcastle United fans are getting ready to embark on a new era in the club's history when Ashley Thornton-Jones takes charge of his first Premier League match at Bolton next weekend.

The Magpies have had a fairly pleasent pre-season defeating six of their seven opponents, with defeat in Switzerland to Basel as the only negative result.

Some of their victories include wins over local rivals Gateshead, Carlisle and Rochdale, aswell as a impressive 3-0 win at home to Serie A side Roma.

 

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Page last updated 10th August 2011 17:46 UK
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Newcastle to face Yeovil

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Newcastle United have been drawn against League 1 side Yeovil Town in the Second Round of the Carling Cup.

The two sides will meet at St James Park in two weeks time after Yeovil defeated Chesterfield 3-1 in the First Round.

 

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Page last updated 14th August 2011 17:34 UK
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Bolton 0-1 Newcastle

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Newcastle United started their Premier League campaign with victory over Bolton thanks to Pappis Cisse's goal.

The visitors thought they took the lead when Steven Taylor found the back of the net from Yohan Cabaye's corner but the goal was ruled out after the centre-back was adjudged to have impeded his marker.

Mark Davies then went close from a free-kick for Bolton before Demba Ba wasted a good opportunity from a tight angle to open the scoring.

The travelling Newcastle fans didn't have to wait much further though when Pappis Cisse was put through on goal by Jonas before slotting home past the helpless Jaaskaleinen.

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Teams

Bolton: Jaaskelainen, Steinsson, Boyata (Knight 77), Wheater, Robinson, Eagles ■ (Ruud 77), M Davies, Muamba, Tuncay, Klasnic, K Davies

Newcastle: Krul, Simpson (Perch 87), Santon, Coloccini ■, Taylor, Albelda, Tiote, Cabaye, Jonas (Obertan 76), Ba, Cisse
Goals: Cisse (30)

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Premier League Results

Bolton 0-1 Newcastle
Everton 3-1 Aston Villa
Fulham 0-0 Norwich
Man Utd 1-2 Man City
QPR 3-2 Arsenal
Sunderland 1-1 Wigan
Swansea 0-0 Chelsea
Tottenham 0-0 Wolves
West Brom 2-2 Blackburn

 

[AshTJ]

18TH AUGUST 2011

NEWCASTLE BRING IN PSG WINGER

Newcastle have completed the signing of Paris St Germain winger Nene on loan until the end of the season.

The Brazilian winger has been deemed surpless to requirements at the mega-rich Paris based club this season and will spend the season on loan at the Sports Direct Arena.

 

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Page last updated Saturday 20th August 2011 13:57 UK
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Newcastle 1-2 Man Utd

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Manchester United goalkeeper David De Gea produced a sensational display to help Man United to their first victory of the season at the expense of Ashley Thornton-Jones' Newcastle United side.

The Newcastle attack found the Spanish stopper in inspiring form from start to finish as goals from Danny Welbeck and Nemanja Vidic were enough to give Sir Alex Ferguson's men a splendid victory at the Sports Direct Arena.

Steven Taylor went closest to breach the United net from Yohan Cabaye's corner but his header could only find the edge of the post, before Demba Ba, Yohan Cabaye and Pappis Cisse all had great opportunities to break the deadlock.

The dreadlock eventually was broken, and in impressive fashion, when Wayne Rooney dispossesed the dissapointing Williamson, and when the ball fell to the feet of striker partner Danny Welbeck the England International made no mistake in finding the corner of Tim Krul's net from the best part of thirty yards out.

Nemanja Vidic doubled the visitor's lead soon after when he found himself in a mismatch at the back post from a corner, outjumping debutant Nene to power a header home, before Wayne Rooney diverted a cross into his own net deep into injury time at the end of the game to take a bit of gloss off the scoreline.

Further bad news for Newcastle fans is centre-back Fabricio Coloccini, who was taken off injured in the first half, has suffered broken ribs and is likely to face 4-5 weeks out of action.

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Newcastle: Krul 7, Perch 7 ■, Coloccini 7 (Williamson 6), Taylor 7 ■, Santon 7, Albelda 7, Tiote 7, Cabaye 7 ■, Nene 7 (Obertan 6), Ba 7, Cisse 6 (Marveaux 7)
Goals: Rooney OG (90+1)

Man Utd: De Gea 9, Smalling 7 (Jones 6), Vidic 8, Ferdinand 7, Evra 7, Nani 7, Giggs 7 ■, Fletcher 7 ■, Park 7 (Scholes 7), Rooney 7 ■, Welbeck 8 ■ (Owen 7)

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Arsenal 5-1 West Brom
Aston Villa 4-1 Fulham
Blackburn 1-1 Tottenham
Chelsea 3-1 Stoke
Man City 4-0 Sunderland
Newcastle 1-2 Man Utd
Norwich 4-0 Bolton
Wigan 0-1 Swansea
Wolves 0-2 Everton

 

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Page last updated Wednesday 24th August 2011 21:57 UK
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Newcastle 3-2 Yeovil

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Mehdi Abeid's extra-time winner sent Newcastle through to the Third Round of the Carling Cup after an impressive effort by Yeovil Town.

Debutant centre-back Stephen Nolan gave Yeovil a shock lead when he sent the ball past Steve Harper into his own net, before Leon Best equalised deep into first-half injury time.

Peter Lovenkrands put the home team in front with twenty minutes to go before Andy Williams shocked the home crowd by bringing the League One side back level with eight minutes remaining, sending the game to extra-time.

It only took two minutes into the extra thirty for the all-important goal to come, with substitute Mehdi Abeid finding the top corner from the edge of the box with an impressive effort.

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Newcastle: Harper 6, Simpson 7, Folan 7, Henderson 7, Ferguson 7 ■ (Taylor 7), Gosling 7, Vukic 7 (Abeid 7), Perch 7, Obertan 8, Lovenkrands 8, Best 8 (Ameobi 6)
Goals: Best (45+1), Lovenkrands (72), Abeid (92)

Yeovil: Walker 7, Hinds 6, Ayling 7, Youga 7, Jones 7 (Brundle 7), Guy 7 (Gibson 6), Upson 7, G Williams 7 (Baggridge 6), Edgar 7, MaClean 7 ■, A Williams 7
Goals: Folan OG (6), A Williams (82)