Jay Bothroyd has become the latest entitled Arsenal fan to speculate about Alexander Isak’s future.
Speaking to Sky Sports today, the ex-England striker said “With all due respect to Newcastle, they’re on an upward trajectory, they have got the Saudi backing and they’re a very good club, but Arsenal are one of the biggest clubs in the world. The biggest clubs in the world can go and take players off Newcastle. We have seen Man United do it, Real Madrid do it and Man City go and do it.”
With all due respect to the former Gunners academy man, the last time one of Real Madrid, Manchester City or Manchester United took a player off of us it was Shay Given in 2009 and that was a Manchester City side fresh off of the back of a takeover.
What makes this even funnier to me is that it comes one day after Isak praised St James’ Park and Newcastle fans.
So surely our Swedish striker is off to nowhere and surely even a ‘pundit’ as skilled as the one cap wonder Jay Bothroyd can see that?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Tonight’s opponents Wolves are one of the most clinical teams in the league when it comes to big chances missed.
The Midlands based club have missed 19 big chances according to FotMob, and find themselves top of the table when it comes to least missed, with three less than Everton.
Newcastle by contrast rank middle of the table in 10th with 34 big chances missed.
Interestingly Wolves find themselves 10th in goals scored with 31 goals this season, whereas we sit 7th on 34.
So despite being down different ends of the table, both teams have similar scoring fortunes.
So on the subject of scoring any predictions for tonight Toon fans?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Wednesday 15th January 2025
⏰Half time Newcastle 1-0 Wolves
We go in to the half 1-0 up against Wolves with Isak breaking the record for most consecutive games scored in overtaking Joe Willock and Alan Shearer (7).
Thoughts on that first 45 and what would you change in the second period?
#NUFC #Newcastle #NUFCfans
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Anthony Gordon now has goal contributions in his last 9 games in all competitions!
It’s not just Isak in form in this squad it’s also Gordon with five goals and four assists in that time.
#NUFC #Newcastle #nufcfans
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Newcastle have equalled their all time winning streak with tonight’s 3-0 victory over Wolves.
🏆 This is the first time the Toon have won 9 in a row since 2016/17’s championship winning season.
Will we set a new winning record against Eddie’s former side Bournemouth on Saturday?
#NUFC #Newcastle #Nufcfans
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Wednesday 15th January 2025
Alan Shearer has said that Newcastle are in a title fight.
Speaking to Match of the Day last night, the Newcastle legend said “I mean the form they’re in, defensively solid, clean sheets, midfield, there is no doubt they’ve got the system working and with him (Isak) up front they’ve got a chance.”
What do we make of this are we in a title fight or is that nine point gap to Liverpool slightly too much?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Thursday 16th January 2025
🔁 A few members of Newcastle’s Under 21 squad are attracting loan interest, according to Aaron Stokes, after the Premier League 2 side have shot up the table in recent months.
Travis Hernes is attracting interest from Danish top flight clubs.
Former Kilmarnock centre back McArthur is attracting interest from former Newcastle defender Mike Williamson’s Carlisle.
Garang Kuol is one who is in desperate need of a temporary move away from St James’ but due to his lack of appearances for the U21s looks unlikely to get a move this January.
And finally Alex Murphy who has played three senior games for Newcastle is being allowed to explore loan options.
What do we make of this and who needs the move the most?
#NUFC #Newcastle #NUFCfans
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Thursday 16th January 2025
Dermot Gallagher has had his say on Santiago Buenos goal being ruled out last night in our 3-0 victory over Wolves.
Gallagher stated whilst analysing the incident for Sky Sports that whilst fans may not like it the rule is that if the ball strikes a players arm and he goes onto score then the goal is ruled out.
The goal without VAR would’ve been given as the ref did not see it.
Reminds me of Bruno a few weeks ago only today it went in our favour!
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Thursday 16th January 2025
Charlotte FC have turned their attentions to another Newcastle player after missing out on Miguel Almiron according to Graeme Bailey.
Matt Targett is the man in question as he’s linked with a move to the MLS side and a reunion with his former Aston Villa manager Dean Smith.
The deal would be on loan with Eintracht Frankfurt and Anderlecht also being linked with the left back.
What do we make of this, surely we insist on a permanent deal!
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Thursday 16th January 2025
Young centre back Charlie McArthur has joined former Newcastle defender Mike Williamson’s side Carlisle United for the remainder of the season.
Former Mags Jude Smith and Paul Dummett also play for Iron Mikes side who currently sit bottom of the football league.
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Newcastle are believed to have made a ‘concrete offer’ for Bryan Mbuemo according to Ben Jacobs.
The Magpies are believed to be the only club to have a made a concrete offer this far.
What do we make of this one, perhaps taken with a pinch of salt?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Thursday 16th January 2025
Paul Merson has firm belief that Newcastle will beat Bournemouth on Saturday .
The former Arsenal star said “I have a strong feeling about Newcastle winning the game; they will be ruthless in front of goal”
He also added that “Some teams get into the top four and they go three games without a win before eventually falling behind. Newcastle must avoid doing that and I’m confident they will get the better of Bournemouth in a big win.”
His prediction: 3-1 to Newcastle
Now Merson hasn’t exactly always been our biggest fan so getting some praise from him is big for our season!
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Thursday 16th January 2025
Eddie Howe his issued an injury update ahead of tomorrow’s fixture against Bournemouth.
Schär trained yesterday but wasn’t 100% and a decision on his fitness will be made today.
Emil Krafth is fully back in match day squads as we saw his return to the bench against Wolves.
Callum Wilson, Harvey Barnes, Jamaal Lascelles and Nick Pope are all set to miss the game.
Miggy Almiron is expected to be on the bench tomorrow with no move having progressed further than talks so far.
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Friday 17th January 2025
Travis Hernes has joined Danish top tier side Aalborg on loan for the remainder of this season.
The youngster signed for Newcastle from Shrewsbury in 2023.
Good luck Travis, hopefully he gets a lot of game time!
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Friday 17th January 2025
Andoni Iraola has issued an injury update ahead of his sides trip to St James’ tomorrow.
Bournemouth set to be missing at least nine players on Saturday – Enes Unal, Evanilson, Marcos Senesi, Julian Araujo, Alex Scott, Luis Sinisterra, James Hill, Adam Smith and Marcus Tavernier.
Both of the Cherries main strikers are out with Ouattara deputising as a makeshift striker since Evanilson got injured against Everton earlier this month.
Surely good news for us, what do we think?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Friday 17th January 2025
Newcastle’s trip to Anfield next month has been rescheduled.
The game which was scheduled to kick off at 8pm on the 26th February will now kick off at 8.15pm on the same evening due to TNT coverage.
What do we think of this toon fans, hopefully there’s a train late enough for those at work the next day!
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Friday 17th January 2025
Harry Redknapp is the latest man in football to offer his take on Newcastle.
Speaking to BetVictor the former Bournemouth and Spurs manager said “Wow, Newcastle are absolutely flying at the minute, they might just be the form team in the country!”
“I know everyone will point to the goals from the main man Alexander Isak up top but the whole team is playing so well from those two young full-backs to Bruno Guimaraes in midfield and Anthony Gordon out wide.”
Another man in football praising us, what is going on?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Friday 17th January 2025
Newcastle have reportedly rejected the chance to sign Real Sociedad winger Takefusa Kubo this month according to the Daily Mail.
Sounds like absolute rubbish to me, but what do we reckon?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Friday 17th January 2025
Newcastle have appointed Brentford’s Head of Content to take the role at St James Park.
Simon Meehan has previously worked for Chelsea and Google and is highly regarded in this position.
Another good executive?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Saturday 18th January 2025
Former Mag Paul Dummett missed his debut for Carlisle yesterday as he was involved in a car crash!
He reportedly suffered cuts and bruises but is said to be fine.
Wishing him a speedy recovery, Geordie Icon!
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Sunday 19th January 2025
Newcastle are looking to hijack Crystal Palace’s move for Botafogo right winger Luiz Henrique according to Corriere Dello Sport.
The Brazilian club are demanding £25.3 million for the 24-year-old and Palace are said to have the advantage with Botafogo been part owned by Palace part owner John Textor.
Personally, I think this is a load of rubbish, firstly this is the club that apparently wanted Miggy, secondly we wouldn’t spend £25 million with PSR concerns and thirdly there’s been no other links and we’ve been plucked out of thin air into this “rumour”
What do we think are we after the Brazilian?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Sunday 19th January 2025
After our poor result yesterday we have the ideal fixture to bounce back against Southampton.
Earlier in the season we did narrowly beat the Saints but if antics by a certain Chilean striker hadn’t occurred would the game have been as close?
Food for thought would you rather play a team like Southampton to bounce back or a team like Liverpool where we have to fight?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Sunday 19th January 2025
Juventus are reportedly chasing in demand Newcastle centre back Lloyd Kelly according to transfer guru Fabrizio Romano.
Newcastle are said to have rejected a first bid of a loan with an option to buy for €13 million.
Juventus are said to be reconsidering a €15 million bid?
Thoughts on this one? I think if it was £15 million then I’d bite their hands off but euros I’m not so sure.
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Sunday 19th January 2025
One thing the loss to Bournemouth seems to have done is silence all the pundits with their title chatter.
Feel like the pressure of a title challenge was just unnecessary for a side all ready pushing for European places and to get back into Europes elite competition where we were in 23/24.
Do we reckon that pressure was too much or was it justified?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Sunday 19th January 2025
In former Newcastle player watch today both Elliot Anderson and Chris Wood were on the scoresheet for Nottingham Forest as they defeated Southampton 3-2.
Geordie Maradona Anderson scored his first ever Premier league goal in the match.
Yankuba Minteh also scored for Brighton as they beat Manchester Reds at Old Trashford 3-1.
That’s the former mag roundup from the premier league this weekend, who could we do with right now?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Sunday 19th January 2025
Alex Murphy looks set to join Bolton Wanderers on loan for the remainder of the season.
Wanderers sit 9th in League One, three points outside the playoffs.
Good luck Alex and hopefully he comes back ready to be a part of the first team next season!
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Monday 20th January 2025
Alex Baena could be on his way to Newcastle from Villarreal according to Fichajes.
The Spanish outlet are reporting that us, Forest and Bayern are all interested in the 23-year-old versatile midfielder.
He would be available for his release clause of around £50.4 million.
Thoughts on this one Mags?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Monday 20th January 2025
Fichajes in Spain are reporting that one time Newcastle target Rayan Cherki will be allowed to leave Lyon for as little as £18.6 million.
The French club are in deep financial trouble and are selling their best assets to balance the books with Cherki been a player in demand with Liverpool touted as interested.
What do we think, should we be goin back in for the talented young winger?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Monday 20th January 2025
Another day, another entitled ex footballer speaking about Alexander Isak’s future and today it’s Teddy Sheringham.
The ex-Forest and Spurs striker said that Isak would consider a move to Old Trashford to join Manchester Reds should they make a bid this window.
I don’t know what he’s smoking but I want some because there’s no player in their right mind who would leave a European chasing side who are in a Carabao Cup Semi Final to join a relegation fight with no Carabao Cup football and barely a place in the FA Cup Fourth Round.
Honestly these so called pundits are starting to do my head in.
What do we make of this deluded guy?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Monday 20th January 2025
A regular concern on St James is once again here with Joelinton needing to avoid getting two more yellow cards otherwise he will be slapped with a two game suspension as he has eight yellows so far this campaign.
Never in a million years will Joelinton avoid any kind of caution honestly I think we’re going to see our number 7 monster out for two games at some point!
Thoughts?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Monday 20th January 2025
Alex Murphy has now joined Bolton on loan until the end of the season as reported earlier.
Good luck Alex!
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Monday 20th January 2025
Loan roundup from the weekend just gone looking at the seven lads we have out on loan.
Isaac Hayden – The most senior player we have out on loan, Hayden made his full debut for Portsmouth in their 2-1 victory over Middlesbrough where former mag Matt Ritchie scored both goals. Hayden played decently putting in a 6.7 according to FotMob and having an 80% pass accuracy before being substituted off in the 69th minute. His next game is against Stoke on Wednesday evening.
Joe White – Poor day at the office for Joe White and MK Dons as they lost 4-2 to league leaders Walsall to make it one win in their last seven. White played just 22 minutes, placing his passes accurately in that time with a 95% passing accuracy but scoring a 6.0 according to FotMob. The phoenix club take on Fleetwood Town tomorrow evening.
Harrison Ashby – QPR won their clash against bottom of the table Plymouth and were unlucky to only win 1-0 with Plymouth keeper Grimshaw playing a blinder. Harrison Ashby had to watch on for the majority of the match as he came off the bench for just four minutes and had seven touches of the ball in his entire time on the pitch. It has to be said after his performance in the FA Cup against Leicester where he put in a 3.4 match rating is that any surprise? His next opponents are Hull tomorrow evening.
Max Thompson – He didn’t have his finest game of the season as Chesterfield were held to a 1-1 draw with fellow playoff hopefuls Grimsby. Thompson played the full game, conceding one, making one save and sweeping up at the back a further three times earning him an average rating of 6.5 according to FotMob. Chesterfield take on Port Vale on Saturday at 3pm.
Midorag Pivas – Pivas wasn’t on the bench as Willem II drew 1-1 with current Eredivise champions Feyenoord.
Charlie McArthur – Thrown in at the deep end by Mike Williamson, McArthur played the full 90 in a 1-0 loss to Bradford for Carlisle to remain bottom of the table. He got booked on his debut but made six clearances, one block, had a 72% pass accuracy earning himself a 6.7 match rating according to FotMob.
Travis Hernes – Not too much information is available about Hernes debut on the internet but he played 44 minutes on his Aalborg debut as they were beaten 2-0 by Viborg.
That’s your loan roundup for the week, who do you think played best?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Monday 20th January 2025
Former Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey has joined Burnley on a free transfer.
The hardman played 186 games on Tyneside scoring 16 goals and is fondly remembered for a passing range that would put Fabian Schär to shame.
Best of luck Jonjo!
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Monday 20th January 2025
Craig Hope:
Martin Dubravka is set to stay at Newcastle beyond January with a contract extension beyond this summer being proposed to the 36-year-old keeper.
Miguel Almiron is expected to complete a £10 million move back to Atlanta United in the MLS.
Thoughts?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Monday 20th January 2025
Newcastle are interested in Sepp Van den Berg as we build our summer transfer targets list up according to Lee Ryder.
The Brentford centre half has played 18 times this season in the Premier League, winning 57.7% of his tackles and 52.8% of his duels. His average rating is 6.46 according to FotMob.
Steve Nickson was reportedly in attendance to watch the Dutch defender against Liverpool this weekend.
What do we make of this one toon fans?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Tuesday 21st January 2025
According to The S*n Newcastle are interested in bringing in out of favour Manchester City winger Jack Grealish to the club.
The Englishman has featured 15 times in the league for Man City this season, but only six have been starts as Jeremy Doku is a preferred starter.
What do we think, personally for me never in a million years when we have AG and Barnes!
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Tuesday 21st January 2025
According to the Chronicle, Newcastle may be priced out of a move for 22-year-old Manchester City midfielder James McAtee.
The young attacking midfielder, who can also play out wide, has played just 66 minutes of football in the Premier League this season but Pep Guardiola sees his future at the club and wishes to keep the English youngster.
Manchester City are rumoured to have slapped a £63 million price tag on him (which ironically is around the same fee they’re paying for Marmoush).
Would you want James McAtee at St James?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Tuesday 21st January 2025
The Chronicle are suggesting that Newcastle will once again turn to the free agent market this summer.
Eddie Howe said that with “PSR concerns” that we have it makes a lot of sense to go all in for free agents.
Jonathan David is the one being touted as the most likely to come to the North East as his contract with Lille expires in June.
Who do you reckon we should be targeting from free agency?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Tuesday 21st January 2025
Chris Waugh is reporting that Jamaal Lascelles is set to be out until March at a minimum.
The English centre back picked up an ACL injury in March 2024, just two weeks after Sven Botman did.
Waugh when speaking to his fan QnA today said the defender isn’t expected back to March as his recovery is taking longer than expected.
It’s nothing that Lascelles has done wrong, with the 31-year-old following the recovery plan and putting in the work, he’s just not recovering as quickly as Sven Botman did.
What do we make of this, do we need a new right sided centre half maybe on a loan deal this January?
Joe | Magpie Ultras
Originally Posted: Tuesday 21st January 2025
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