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‘Longstaff is nothing but a cheat’: Many fans blast Newcastle midfielder’s antics in Arsenal game
Fans have taken to social media to hit out at Newcastle United’s Sean Longstaff for trying to con the referee in the FA Cup third round tie against Arsenal. Chris Kavanagh red-carded Emile Smith-Rowe for a foul on Longstaff, prompting a loud scream from the Magpies midfielder. On the advice of his VAR, Andre Marriner, he downgraded the red to a yellow after checking the footage on the pitchside monitor. This showed that there had been little if any contact between the two players and sparked on outpouring of fury on social media. Longstaff is nothing but a cheat. Deliberately tried to deceive the referee into sending off an opponent. Was hardly touched but screamed and rolled about like a child until a red card was produced — Robert 🇬🇧🏴&#x...
Report: Manchester United defender eager to join Newcastle United on loan
Manchester United defender Brandon Williams is keen on making the move to Newcastle United on loan for the rest of the season, Chronicle Live claims. The Red Devils graduate made his breakthrough last term after a hamstring injury to left-back Luke Shaw and he ended the campaign with 36 appearances in all competitions. However, he has struggled for regular game time this season after the arrival of Alex Telles and has been restricted to only five appearances with just six minutes in the league. Hence, he has been linked with a potential loan exit this month and the Magpies are among the leading candidates to land his services. Magpies boss Steve Bruce has already held positive talks with United assistant Michael Carrick and it is now reported that Williams is open to joining on loan. South...
6 FA Cup games to watch this weekend
The third round of the FA Cup is upon us, and there are plenty of reasons to be excited. The big boys have entered the pot, giving us some tasty fixtures and several potential upsets. Here are some games that might be worth keeping an eye out for this weekend. Aston Villa vs Liverpool (Friday, January 8, 19:45) Villa hoping to upset the odds against Liverpool Aston Villa welcome champions Liverpool to Villa Park on Friday night, in one of three all-Premier League ties. On the surface, the visitors will seem like the favourites. However, Jurgen Klopp’s men aren’t in the greatest form right now, picking up just two points from their last three outings. Furthermore, the Reds have lost their last two visits to Villa Park by an aggregate score of 12-2. Although, in fairness, they were playing t...
Steve Bruce claims it is ‘morally wrong’ to continue playing amid COVID-19 outbreaks
Newcastle United manager, Steve Bruce, has said that it is ‘morally wrong’ to continue playing football amid COVID-19 outbreaks. More than 60 games in England this season have been called off because of the pandemic. Newcastle were the first team to have a Premier League match postponed this season. Outbreaks at Derby County and Aston Villa mean that both sides will have to field U23 sides in the FA Cup. This week the EFL has recorded an astonishing 112 COVID cases – a new record. Villa, who host Liverpool tonight, have had to shut their training ground down after 14 COVID cases. Derby will also be without all of their first-team squad and manager, Wayne Rooney. Steve Bruce still has Jamal Lascelles and Allan Saint-Maximan recovering from a COVID-19 outbreak, six weeks ago. “Financially it...
Report: Newcastle keeping tabs on Leeds target who is ‘keen to move on’
According to reports from The Athletic, Newcastle United are monitoring the situation of Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori in the January transfer window. The Magpies boss, Steve Bruce, is looking to sign one or two players this month, and Tomori could be an option on loan for the Magpies. The defender’s situation Tomori made 22 appearances for Chelsea last season and it looked like he has got a big future at the London club. The 23-year-old, however, has struggled for regular game time in 2020-21 and has managed only three games in all competitions so far, including a substitute appearance in the Premier League. His situation hasn’t changed despite a knee injury to Andreas Christiansen. He is surplus to requirements under Frank Lampard and the player is keen to move...
Report: Newcastle make enquiry for 28-yr-old, former PL player will cost €5-7m
Newcastle United are thought to be keen on signing the Monaco defender Djibril Sidibe. The 28-year-old joined Everton on loan in 2019 and he managed to impress with the Toffees. According to Footmercato, Everton tried to sign the defender for this season as well but Monaco were not keen on another loan deal. The French outfit value the player between €5 to 7 million and it will be interesting to see if Newcastle United are ready to pay the asking price. The defender has a contract with the French club until the summer of 2022 and Monaco will be keen on selling him as soon as possible. His value will continue to plummet with time and the French outfit need to find a buyer soon. Sidibe could prove to be a quality addition to the Newcastle United defence and he could be an upgrade on DeAndre ...
Report: Club told NUFC are willing to pay £15m for West Ham striking target
According to The Sun, English Championship outfit Bournemouth have been told Newcastle United would be willing to part with £15 million for the services of Norwegian striker Josh King this month. The 28-year-old is also on the radar of West Ham United as they look to replace the Ajax-bound Sebastien Haller, but they aren’t ready to meet the Cherries’ demands. West Bromwich Albion also want King, and theirs and Newcastle’s interest have driven the striker’s value up. Baggies manager Sam Allardyce needs a striker that can fire his side to safety, while his Magpies counterpart Steve Bruce wants to boost his attacking options given his side’s struggles in front of goal so far this term. West Ham manager David Moyes wanted the Bournemouth star in the summer, but the £13 million deal the Hammers...
Report: Newcastle leading the race to sign in-demand ‘top class’ player on loan this month
According to reports from the Shields Gazzette, Newcastle United are leading the race to sign Manchester United defender Brandon Williams on loan in the January transfer window. The report claims that the Magpies have agreed the framework of a deal in principle to sign the highly-rated 20-year-old Red Devils academy graduate. Williams is highly-rated by Manchester United, and the club boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer hailed him as ‘top-class’ after his impressive performance in the Europa League clash against AZ Alkmaar last year. He enjoyed a meteoric rise at Old Trafford last season where he made 36 appearances, but he has struggled for regular games in the current campaign. Manchester United have bolstered their left-back areas by signing Alex Telles from Porto on the deadline d...
Report: Newcastle set to be offered the chance to sign 23-yr-old Steve Bruce ‘likes’
Newcastle are set to be offered the chance to sign the Chelsea defender Fikayo Tomori on loan this month. According to the Chronicle, the 23-year-old needs to play regular first-team football and the Blues are willing to send him out on a loan move. The defender is yet to start a Premier League game for Chelsea this season and he has made just two League cup appearances for Frank Lampard’s side so far. The report further claims that Steve Bruce likes Fikayo Tomori as a player. Newcastle United are keen on signing the Manchester United full-back Brandon Williams as well. It will be interesting to see who they end up signing eventually. Both players could prove to be quality additions to the Newcastle United defence in the short term and they are unlikely to cost a lot of money either. Newca...
Report: Newcastle linked with midfielder who has been on Southampton’s radar for a while
Newcastle United have been offered the chance to sign the Leicester City midfielder Hamza Choudhury. According to the Chronicle, the 23-year-old midfielder wants to play regular first-team football and a loan move is on the cards this month. The midfielder has made just ten appearances for the Foxes in all competitions this season and he needs to play more games in order to continue his development and improve as a player. Hamza Choudhury has a contract with Leicester City until the summer of 2023 but his agent is now looking for another destination for his client. According to the report, Southampton have been keeping tabs on the midfielder over the past year as well. It will be interesting to see where the 23-year-old midfielder ends up this month. The Leicester City midfielder...
Steve Bruce outlines his aim for this season, some NUFC fans react: ‘He should resign now’
Newcastle United fans are unhappy with Steve Bruce’s comments regarding his aim for the season. The Newcastle United manager revealed that he is just looking to keep the club in the Premier League this year. At the start of the season, Steve Bruce claimed that a top-half finish was a possibility for Newcastle United but it seems that he has given up on those hopes already. He said (via Chronicle): “My remit is to keep Newcastle in the Premier League this season and keep trying to edge the club forward.” Newcastle United crashed to a 2-0 defeat against Manchester City last time out and they are 13th in the Premier League table with 18 points from 12 matches. There is no reason why Newcastle United cannot finish in the top half after the start they have made this season. The fact that t...
Report: NUFC admire Everton midfielder as Bruce eyes potential January move
According to The Athletic’s Chris Waugh, Everton midfielder Tom Davies is admired on Tyneside, and Newcastle United could make a move in January as head coach Steve Bruce looks to bolster his midfield. The department is the club’s weakest area, and the Magpies boss privately bemoaned his side’s failure to make quality additions during the summer transfer window in November. Newcastle have identified a couple of potential targets in the domestic and foreign markets as they prepare for next month’s transfer business, but Bruce prefers players with Premier League experience. It’s not the first time that the Toons have been linked with Davies, and a move could be sealed this time with the Everton academy graduate currently struggling for game time under manager Carlo Ancelotti at Goodison Park...
