Rob Parker | August 12, 2009
Black Cat midfielder scared into speeding by alleged Magpie mob
Sunderland midfielder Grant Leadbitter was handed a driving ban yesterday despite pleading that it was fear of Newcastle fans that caused him to hit speeds of up to 112mph. The 23-year-old had allegedly clashed with Newcastle supporters during a night out and Gateshead Magistrates Court heard [...]
Rob Parker | July 31, 2009
A legend passes
Sir Bobby Robson has died aged 76 following a long battle with cancer. The ex-England manager passed away this morning at his home in County Durham just a few days after the appearance above at the Sir Bobby Robson Trophy charity match which raised money for his cancer charity (see video above).
Robson was [...]
Rob Parker | July 3, 2009
Canadian defender couldn’t think of anyone to tell he was leaving
Newcastle found out defender David Edgar has left after eight years at the club via the television. The 22-year-old said he felt forced to leave the club and didn’t even know who to contact to say he was departing for newly-promoted Burnley.
He said: “One of [...]
Rob Parker | July 2, 2009
The recession claims another victim
Unemployment figures are up by at least one person today: that scrounging layabout Michael Owen finds himself without work. Jobseekers in North Wales whose local Job Centre is within easy walking distance of a helipad could find themselves in esteemed company this morning since Little Mickey’s Newcastle contract has expired.
So while [...]
Rob Parker | June 30, 2009
… the bad news is here you are protesting for him to be sacked three years ago
Former Newcastle chairman ‘Fat’ Freddy Shepherd has launched a £60 million takeover bid. The controversial figure is heading a consortium aiming to buy back the club he sold to Mike Ashley for £134m two years ago.
Shepherd was forced to [...]
Dan Morris | June 24, 2009
Sack the board or tread the boards?
As a fan, being relegated is something you’d rather forget about. And for Newcastle fans, reminiscing about last season, in the pub, is surely a no go area. Most are still trying to convince themselves that last season never even happened. But for a select few fans pantomime season [...]
Rob Parker | June 24, 2009
You know you’re a laughing stock when…
… well, when comedy actors start having a joke on you, of course. Gavin and Stacey star Mathew Horne has taken to posting jokes about Newcastle on Twitter.
He tweeted: “Earlier today I saw a Newcastle Utd season ticket nailed to a tree,I thought ‘I’m having that!’ cos you can [...]
