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Latest News
Guimarães: “I Was Ready” To Leave Newcastle United
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Bruno Guimaraes has opened up about his decision to leave Newcastle United this summer, saying that he was "ready for it" Source
Plan to sign Newcastle United player in January is in the
works
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Joe Willock has surprisingly been a key player for Newcastle United this season but his future is far from certain. The Englishman has played five times in the Premier League and found the net in the opening game against Liverpool. He also scored against Hull City at the weekend, showing that he
“It’s cool” – Player happy with Newcastle United
interest
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Djurgårdens IF’s Bo Hegland is happy to find out about Newcastle United and Barcelona monitoring him, although insists there isn’t anything concrete yet. The 22-year-old left Moss FK for the Swedish club in July 2025 and had a tough start. His form has improved a lot this year, and that has seen
Horníček on unfortunate nickname, and why Newcastle can’t be
satisfied with 8 points
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Newcastle United fans, rejoice. Lukáš Horníček has absolutely no problem with you calling him the Horny Czech. Well, sort of. The goalkeeper joined the Magpies in a big money move from Braga this summer to become their new number one. He’s made a positive start to life in England since and appear
EVERTON ALLOCATION 7,732
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Posted ‘high noon️ bells’ Tuezday 22nd Septembaa 2026 EVERTON’S NEW HOME, BESIDE THE RIVER MERSEY, WITH THE IRISH SEA IN THE DISTANCE! NUFC fans have been allocated a huge number of tickets for wor 4th roond Leegue Cup tie at The Dickhead Stadium (or whatever it’s caalled?) on Thorzday Oc
THE TOON 2 THE TIGERS 1. *** PREMYAA LEEGUE
2026-2027’
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Posted ‘high noon ️ bells’ Sunday 20th Septembaa 2026 (*250th competitive game in a row attended, since the Covid restrictions ended) “ HAVE WE GOT A LUCKY CHARM?” Hull had nevaa lost in the Premyaa Leegue at SJP and they were unbeaten in the 3 Leegue games they had played!—-But not anym
“Best fans in England” – Newcastle United ace on support,
plus Bayern and Madrid interest
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Newcastle United summer signing Lukáš Horníček has opened up on life at the club, the Magpies’ superb support and interest from Bayern Munich and Real Madrid this summer. The 24-year-old joined the Magpies in a €30.6m deal this summer to become their new number under Mathias Jaissle. He’s enjoyed
Manzambi explains why he signed for Aston Villa despite
Newcastle United interest
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Johan Manzambi says he’s happy with his move to Aston Villa amid interest from several other clubs, including Newcastle United. The Switzerland international came up through the ranks of SC Freiburg’s youth system and spent two years with their first team. Last season, he operated mainly as an at
“I was never worried” – Newcastle United player on nice
surprise of Howe to Jaissle
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Newcastle United‘s Sean Steur says Eddie Howe’s exit shocked him but wasn’t concerned about Matthias Jaissle’s arrival at St. James Park. The 18-year-old graduated from Ajax’s academy and made 22 appearances for their first team. That was enough for the Premier League side to invest around €27m i
Newcastle United Scouts “Watch Porto Quartet”
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Newcastle United are already planning future transfer business, as club scouts travelled to Portugal to watch Porto's game against Benfica Source
“I’m very much in my place” – Newcastle United signing
thrilled he chose Magpies
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Newcastle United summer signing Sean Steur has insisted he is confident that he has picked the right club for his development. The 18-year-old is insistent that he has made the right decision in moving to St James Park this summer. The youngster made the move to Newcastle this summer in a €23.5m
Brighton first, Man Utd in top four? The Premier League xG
table after five weeks
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Which teams have accumulated the most expected goals so far? The post Brighton first, Man Utd in top four? The Premier League xG table after five weeks appeared first on The Football Faithful.
Bosnia Boss Unhappy With Newcastle United Over Dedić
Injury
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Newcastle United right-back Amar Dedic has been ruled out of Bosnia's four Nations League games - and boss Sergej Barberez isn't happy Source
“More severe than before” – NT manager confirms Newcastle
United injury setback
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Bosnia and Herzegovina manager Sergej Barbarez says Newcastle United could have prevented Amar Dedić from aggravating his injury, forcing him to withdraw from the national team. In the summer, the Premier League side signed the right-back from Benfica for around €35m. Matthias Jaissle, who repla
Newcastle United set January window priorities with two
positions set to be targeted
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Newcastle United have already started planning for the January transfer window, with a young centre-back and a right-sided forward emerging as two of the club’s main priorities. The Magpies are continuing to reshape their recruitment strategy after a busy summer and are increasingly focused on yo
Newcastle United v Hull City: Three Things We Learnt
Monday, 21 September 2026
Newcastle United secured a nervy 2-1 victory over Hull City in their last game before the international break. But what did we learn from the match? Source
Newcastle United officials sent to Porto – Magpies have 3
transfer targets
Monday, 21 September 2026
Newcastle United scouts were at the Dragão for Porto’s 3-1 win over Benfica on Sunday, and quite a few familiar names were waiting for them. The Magpies were among the clubs represented at the local derby, as conveyed in Monday’s print edition of A Bola. And given their history, three Porto playe
Premier League: 10 talking points from the weekend’s
action
Monday, 21 September 2026
Liverpool look stronger at the back, youngsters shine for Brighton and Brentford, and James Trafford makes his England case with Leeds Premier League tableTop scorers In the week that 16-year-old Max Dowman has been thrust into the spotlight, it was another teenager who gave us a glimpse of the
Jaissle “Proud” of Newcastle United’s “Spirit”
Monday, 21 September 2026
Matthias Jaissle hailed his side's "fighting spirit" as Newcastle United beat Hull City 2-1 at St James' Park Source
Euro giants could revive interest in Newcastle star after
major transfer twist
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Bayern Munich could revive interest in Newcastle United striker Nick Woltemade following a major change in his transfer situation. The German giants are reportedly monitoring the forward’s situation after his unexpected loan departure from St James’ Park, with a potential summer transfer now emer
Matthias Jaissle receives encouraging Newcastle update ahead
of crucial fixtures
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Newcastle United could welcome a significant squad boost after the international break, with several first-team players expected to return from injury and give Matthias Jaissle more options. The Magpies have endured a challenging period, with injuries affecting key areas of the team and forcing t
Newcastle United open door to permanent exit of 24-year-old
outcast
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Nick Woltemade’s Newcastle United career could be heading towards an early end, with the Magpies reportedly prepared to listen to permanent offers for the striker once his loan spell at Juventus finishes. The 24-year-old only arrived from Stuttgart in 2025 for a reported club-record £69 million,
THE TOON V THE TIGERS *** THIS AFTERNOOON!
Sunday, 20 September 2026
PPosted ‘high noon bells’ Saturday 19th Septembaa 2026 This will be NUFCs 250th competitive game since covid restrictions were lifted 5 years ago, when fans were allowed to attend games again! And The Geordie Times haz been to each and every one of them, from Baku in Azerbaijan to Barc
THE LEAZES END IZ BACK!
Sunday, 20 September 2026
Posted ‘12:27pm ️s Wedinzday 16th Septembaa 2026 Will be reposted on Friday at ‘6:00am bells ’ Great news that The Leazes End Companions boozer on Leazes Park Road, behind the East Stand iz now fully open after bein closed for ower a year due to damage to the roof! (A 2 minute walk to the near
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Newcastle United: Ranking all 8 new signings so far
23 September 2026
7 games in, what's the early verdict on Matthias Jaissle and his new look squad?
23 September 2026
Matheus Ferreira once again impresses but a former Man United midfielder turns the game on it's head
22 September 2026
This Day in Newcastle History! 9/22/2026 #nufc #football #magpies#newcastleunited #thisdayinhistory
21 September 2026
Sending a message that Newcastle United can win ugly | The Breakfast Show
21 September 2026
Patients need be leaving A&E now | We've got too many players in the treatment room!
20 September 2026
Matthias Jaissle on the win over Hull city, which leaves the Toon just one point off 4th place
20 September 2026
Tanya Oxtoby on the 4-1 win over Sheffield United which sends the lasses top of the league. #WSL2
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Newcastle United players full schedule for the September and October 2026 internationals
Thursday, 24 September 2026
A number of Newcastle United players have been called up for international duty these next couple of weeks.NUFC first team squad players flying off for games in September and October 2026.The calendar of football pretty much almost non-stop.National squads getting together for Nations League matches
Premier League goal of the month sees Newcastle United star nominated for September 2026 award
Thursday, 24 September 2026
The September 2026 Premier League goal of the month nominations have been revealed.Eight goals in total competing for the accolade.With the nominations including one Newcastle United strike.Harvey Barnes selected as one of the eight for his strike against Bournemouth.The England international cuttin
Jamaal Lascelles gets emotional as he talks about Newcastle United and his next challenge
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Jamaal Lascelles has been reflecting on his time at Newcastle United and what could come next for the central defender.Arriving at St James’ Park from Nottingham Forest as a 20-year-old in 2014, Jamaal Lascelles signed on at the same time as Forest keeper Karl Darlow.The pair went straight back to F
Newcastle United appoint Assistant Sporting Director
Thursday, 24 September 2026
It has now been revealed the appointment of a Newcastle United Assistant Sporting Director.This role is number two to Ross Wilson, the Newcastle United Sporting Director who arrived at the club only 11 months ago himself, in October 2025.Wilson arriving hot on the heels of David Hopkinson taking on
Coca-Cola multi-year commercial presenting partner deal announced by Newcastle United
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Newcastle United have signed a major commercial deal with Coca-Cola.An official announcement on Thursday morning revealing the news.This is the latest in a series of commercial partner announcements from Newcastle United.They biggest ones having involved KNOX.First of all KNOX becoming the training
Intriguing tale of Tottenham, Newcastle United and Beyonce
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Tottenham Hotspur are breaking records.Impressive stuff.An intriguing tale of Tottenham, Beyonce and Newcastle United.A few stats.In 2026, Newcastle United have won twice as many Premier League matches at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium than Spurs have. Since 6 December 2025, in ten months, United hav
‘They are breathing with the team. Unbelievable’ Newcastle United signing is loving it
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Newcastle United officially announced the signing of Lukáš Horníček from Sporting Braga on Monday 3 August 2026.The goalkeeper arriving at St James’ Park only 20 days ahead of the season kicking off against Liverpool in the Premier League.Lukáš Horníček becoming the fifth Newcastle United summer of
Premier League clubs and their total points across the last five years
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Which Premier League clubs have picked up the most points in recent times?I have been looking back across the last five or so years.The results for Premier League clubs from 1 January 2022 onwards.Including all top tier results up to the present day (23 September 2026).So that is 57 months of result
BBC Sport hit appalling new depths with Wednesday’s news
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Just when you thought you had seen it all with the depths that BBC Sport had plunged to.The BBC Sport site was once upon a time something to admire.As in, if you wanted to read something where you knew you could absolutely rely on the truth of it, that is where you went.The BBC Sport site wouldn’t p
Premier League Key Match Incidents panel decide on 3 Newcastle United incidents in total
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
The Premier League Key Match Incidents (KMI) Panel has now given its verdict on three incidents concerning Newcastle United.The KMI panel has five members, made up of three former players and/or coaches, plus one representative each from the Premier League and PGMOL (Now ‘Pro Ref’).It was set up at
Latest News
'Landmark deal' - Newcastle United have just announced one of their biggest agreements yet - Shields Gazette
Thursday, 24 September 2026
'Landmark deal' - Newcastle United have just announced one of their biggest agreements yetShields Gazette
Newcastle United confirm arrival of 'world-renowned name' - and what it means - The Northern Echo
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Newcastle United confirm arrival of 'world-renowned name' - and what it meansThe Northern Echo
Partners. Newcastle United partners with Coca-Cola in landmark global partnership - Newcastle United
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Partners. Newcastle United partners with Coca-Cola in landmark global partnershipNewcastle United
Jamaal Lascelles gets emotional as he talks about Newcastle United and his next challenge - The Mag
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Jamaal Lascelles gets emotional as he talks about Newcastle United and his next challengeThe Mag
Newcastle news: How do you rate Magpies' start to season? Have your say - BBC
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Newcastle news: How do you rate Magpies' start to season? Have your sayBBC
Andy Carroll opens up on 'traumatic' sexual assault after Newcastle United game - Chronicle Live
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Andy Carroll opens up on 'traumatic' sexual assault after Newcastle United gameChronicle Live
Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted by male celebrity in his home - The Independent
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Andy Carroll reveals he was sexually assaulted by male celebrity in his homeThe Independent
Andy Carroll opens up on sex assault hell after 'traumatic' and 'scary' attack - Daily Express
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Andy Carroll opens up on sex assault hell after 'traumatic' and 'scary' attackDaily Express
Jamaal Lascelles to make emotional Newcastle United return after free agent list setback - Chronicle Live
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Jamaal Lascelles to make emotional Newcastle United return after free agent list setbackChronicle Live
The ‘new Yaya Toure’ fronting Newcastle’s academy revolution - The i Paper
Thursday, 24 September 2026
The ‘new Yaya Toure’ fronting Newcastle’s academy revolutionThe i Paper
Newcastle’s Two Transfer Priorities Revealed After Recruitment Meeting - SB Nation
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Newcastle’s Two Transfer Priorities Revealed After Recruitment MeetingSB Nation
‘Goosebumps’ - Gary Neville ‘nearly in tears’ at what Newcastle United fans did - Shields Gazette
Thursday, 24 September 2026
‘Goosebumps’ - Gary Neville ‘nearly in tears’ at what Newcastle United fans didShields Gazette
Everton v Newcastle Carabao Cup Ticket News - Everton Football Club
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Everton v Newcastle Carabao Cup Ticket NewsEverton Football Club
Newcastle United appoint Assistant Sporting Director - The Mag
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Newcastle United appoint Assistant Sporting DirectorThe Mag
Ex-Sunderland boss Jack Ross lands new key role with Newcastle United - Sunderland Echo
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Ex-Sunderland boss Jack Ross lands new key role with Newcastle UnitedSunderland Echo
Jack Ross confirms new role as Newcastle’s backroom continues to evolve - NUFC Blog
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Jack Ross confirms new role as Newcastle’s backroom continues to evolveNUFC Blog
Newcastle United players full schedule for the September and October 2026 internationals - The Mag
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Newcastle United players full schedule for the September and October 2026 internationalsThe Mag
Bradford City vs Newcastle United U21: EFL Trophy stats & head-to-head - BBC
Tuesday, 22 September 2026
Bradford City vs Newcastle United U21: EFL Trophy stats & head-to-headBBC
Guimaraes reveals reasons behind Arsenal move - TNT Sports
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Guimaraes reveals reasons behind Arsenal moveTNT Sports
Newcastle United FC’s Shola Ameobi signs up for PR Cup - PR Week UK
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Newcastle United FC’s Shola Ameobi signs up for PR CupPR Week UK
Women. Sofia Borg signs first professional contract: 'I will do anything it takes' - Newcastle United
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Women. Sofia Borg signs first professional contract: 'I will do anything it takes'Newcastle United
Latest. Harvey Barnes nominated for Premier League Guinness Goal of the Month award - Newcastle United
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Latest. Harvey Barnes nominated for Premier League Guinness Goal of the Month awardNewcastle United
Match Report. Bradford City 2 Newcastle United Under-21s 1 - Newcastle United
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Match Report. Bradford City 2 Newcastle United Under-21s 1Newcastle United
Women. Sofia Borg signs first professional contract - Newcastle United
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Women. Sofia Borg signs first professional contractNewcastle United
Premier League News
Man Utd and Spurs struggles laid bare in Premier League manager rankings - Football365
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Man Utd and Spurs struggles laid bare in Premier League manager rankingsFootball365
Premier League in joint call for FIFA reform amid Infantino crisis - Sky News
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Premier League in joint call for FIFA reform amid Infantino crisisSky News
Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it? - BBC
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Drinking at football matches - would fans welcome it?BBC
Ex-Hibs manager Jack Ross lands huge new role at English Premier League club working under former Rangers chief - The Scottish Sun
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Ex-Hibs manager Jack Ross lands huge new role at English Premier League club working under former Rangers chiefThe Scottish Sun
Which player has run most kms in the Premier League this season? - Football365
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Which player has run most kms in the Premier League this season?Football365
Premier League: Brentford, Brighton & Bournemouth's best 'Big Six' scalps! - Sky Sports
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Premier League: Brentford, Brighton & Bournemouth's best 'Big Six' scalps!Sky Sports
Why Southampton were the OG giant killers long before the Premier League new breed - Saints Marching
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Why Southampton were the OG giant killers long before the Premier League new breedSaints Marching
Agent reveals Gabriel Martinelli REJECTED Premier League transfer offers before leaving Arsenal for Saudi Arabia - The Sun
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Agent reveals Gabriel Martinelli REJECTED Premier League transfer offers before leaving Arsenal for Saudi ArabiaThe Sun
Gabriel Martinelli's agent reveals Premier League offer before Arsenal exit - Metro.co.uk
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Gabriel Martinelli's agent reveals Premier League offer before Arsenal exitMetro.co.uk
Gabriel Martinelli's agent details rejected offers before breaking Arsenal transfer record - Football London
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Gabriel Martinelli's agent details rejected offers before breaking Arsenal transfer recordFootball London
2027 Premier League darts schedule: Luke Littler's title defence to begin in Glasgow - ESPN
Thursday, 24 September 2026
2027 Premier League darts schedule: Luke Littler's title defence to begin in GlasgowESPN
Premier League Darts 2027 dates and venues confirmed: Glasgow hosts opener, Finals Night in London as Luke Littler defends title - Sky Sports
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Premier League Darts 2027 dates and venues confirmed: Glasgow hosts opener, Finals Night in London as Luke Littler defends titleSky Sports
PDC Darts | Darts Live Scores, Darts Results & Darts Tickets - PDC TV
Thursday, 24 September 2026
PDC Darts | Darts Live Scores, Darts Results & Darts TicketsPDC TV
Chelsea want stunning January deal for Man City star to rescue worst defence in Premier League - Football365
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Chelsea want stunning January deal for Man City star to rescue worst defence in Premier LeagueFootball365
Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti speaks out on Chelsea's use of Estevao - Metro.co.uk
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Brazil boss Carlo Ancelotti speaks out on Chelsea's use of EstevaoMetro.co.uk
Todd Boehly became a Premier League laughing stock at Chelsea - and leaves behind a lesson for future football club owners - Goal.com
Wednesday, 23 September 2026
Todd Boehly became a Premier League laughing stock at Chelsea - and leaves behind a lesson for future football club ownersGoal.com
Premier League issue statement after Wrexham, Cardiff and Swansea handed £1.5bn proposal - Wales Online
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Premier League issue statement after Wrexham, Cardiff and Swansea handed £1.5bn proposalWales Online
Premier League make statement after Leicester City warning and £1.5 billion proposal - Leicester Mercury
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Premier League make statement after Leicester City warning and £1.5 billion proposalLeicester Mercury
Premier League provide update on EFL talks over ‘long-term’ funding - The Independent
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Premier League provide update on EFL talks over ‘long-term’ fundingThe Independent
Premier League Bermuda Triangle: Do stats back Brighton, Bournemouth, Brentford social media theory? - BBC
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Premier League Bermuda Triangle: Do stats back Brighton, Bournemouth, Brentford social media theory?BBC
Have Arsenal been figured out? Three big questions after Brighton’s upset - The Guardian
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Have Arsenal been figured out? Three big questions after Brighton’s upsetThe Guardian
Gabriel Martinelli's agent reveals Brazilian winger rejected Premier League rivals to seal £60m Arsenal exit for Al-Hilal - Goal.com
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Gabriel Martinelli's agent reveals Brazilian winger rejected Premier League rivals to seal £60m Arsenal exit for Al-HilalGoal.com
Isak and Jacquet shortlisted for Premier League Player of the Month - Liverpool FC
Thursday, 24 September 2026
Isak and Jacquet shortlisted for Premier League Player of the MonthLiverpool FC
New Man Utd signing named as Premier League star's hardest opponent - Metro.co.uk
Thursday, 24 September 2026
New Man Utd signing named as Premier League star's hardest opponentMetro.co.uk
