·May Transfer Gossip
May transfer rumours so far (and its only been 11 days). Newcastle United have been linked with 21 incoming players so far this month from various sources. In comparison just 6 players have been linked with a move away from the club again by various sources. Kevin Keegan will nodoubt be looking to buy in the transfer window despite the "constructive talks" which occured this week.
·Riise In For Milner?
Today's summer transfer speculation links Newcastle United's James Milner with a move to Anfield with Liverpool ace John Arne Riise going the other way (and possibly £3m). Newcastle have been linked with up to 5 Liverpool players over the past few weeks including Jermaine Pennant and Peter Crouch who is unhappy with the £15million price tag slapped on him by his club.
·Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Everton v Newcastle
Everton host Newcastle United today in their season finale knowing that just 1 point will see them finish in 5th place, giving them their 3rd European qualification in 4 years. David Moyes has reconfirmed his position at the club this week, boosting the fans and players by committing himself past the end of the season, despite there being no contract in place.
·Keegan Thinks It's All Pointless
Let's hope it was just a question of post-match sulks after a defeat but King Kev has put the dampeners on the close season. After the 2-0 defeat to Chelsea he said that no matter how much money we spent he could never see us breaking into the top four. Really?
·Match Preview/Stats/Thread: Newcastle V Chelsea
Newcastle United host Chelsea this Bank Holiday Monday in a 4pm Kick Off and with two games to go they will be looking to do their best at overriding Tottenham Hotspur in the league with the potential to just sneak into the top half of the Premier League table. If Newcastle secure 6 points from their final two games and both West Ham and Spurs drop points it is a possibility.
·Ben Woolhead: Natural Order Had Been Restored
If, back in the desperate days of early March, you'd given us two wishes for the remainder of the season, we would have all answered in exactly the same way. Firstly, to somehow escape the spectre of relegation that was looming as large as a hungry Mark Viduka striding purposefully towards his local Greggs. Secondly, to beat the Mackems at St James's Park.
·Taylor Concentrating On Playing - Not Contract
Defender Steven Taylor has said how the next 2 games are currently at the forefront of his mind and contract talks will be put on the back burner until the season is over. Over the last 7 months Taylor has been linked with various clubs (detailed below) as his contract is due for renewal.
·Owen Wins Carling Player of the Month Award
Newcastle United Captain and leading goal scorer Michael Owen has been awarded the Carling Newcastle United Player of the Month award for April 2008. It is Owen's second award in consecutive months as his goals and performance on the pitch has secured Kevin Keegan's side a 7 game unbeaten run.
·14 Cards As Butt Faces Chelsea
Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan will risk the possibility of Nicky Butt picking up a 3 match suspension to be implemented at the beginning of next season, should he pick up another yellow card this season. Butt currently has 14 yellow cards to his name this season 1 more will see a ban imposed.
·Keegan Talks Of Ambition & Failure To Sign Players
Kevin Keegan has identified the key problem in his bid to sign new players before the 2008/09 season kicks off. That his side are not competing on a European level unlike Chelsea, Manchester United and Arsenal. Keegan has admitted that the club have attempted to sign 3 players over the last few weeks and have failed on each occasion.
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