Journalist | previously NUFC writer for @shieldsgazette & @ChronicleLive
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Jose Mourinho on Newcastle to Sky Sports News: ‘It’s a club I feel connection with because of Mr Robson, it's a simple as that. He had a huge passion for Newcastle, and his area, Durham. He had it in his heart. So, through him I have become a little magpie!’ #nufc
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Eddie Howe says the Jacob Murphy penalty incident 'makes a mockery of VAR'. #nufc
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Eddie Howe on criticism of his Newcastle team: 'We're not here to be popular. We're here to compete.' #nufc
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Almost lost in last night's euphoria was the fact that Newcastle have now bettered last season's 45-point tally with one game to spare – despite failing to win any of their first 14 games. Incredible. #nufc
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Newcastle's 2,600 fans are dusting off a few old songs. They've paid homage to Shola Ameobi, Peter Lovenkrands and Fabricio Coloccini in the last few minutes. #nufc
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Alan Shearer on MOTD: 'The fans just want a little bit of ambition. The don't want a club that just exists. The look at Villa, who have ambition. Everton have ambition. Southampton have ambition. They don't have that with Newcastle.' #nufc
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Expecting the takeover to be officially announced today. Huge day for the club – and the city. #nufctakeover
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We've had Dirty Cash, Loaded, Price Tag, Can't Buy Me Love and Money, Money, Money played during the half-time break at the St Mary's Stadium. Notice a theme? #nufc
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Pathetic from Newcastle. Rafa Benitez, undoubtedly, was the best thing to happen to this club since Sir Bobby Robson came home. #nufc
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Kenedy on Newcastle: 'I know a bit about the history of some players and also I watched a movie called Goal! It was good.' #nufc
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Newcastle have won 2-0 here. The club, up to 14th place, has taken 13 points from a possible 15, and is also unbeaten in seven games. A remarkable transformation. #nufc
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Eddie Howe on proposals to change Champions League qualification so two clubs can qualify through past performance: 'For me, qualification for Europe should be based on current performance, not historical. I don’t see how that can be fair.' #nufc
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Cambridge goalscorer Joe Ironside: 'I've got to play here, and it's stuff I dreamed of. Alan Shearer was my hero, I grew up idolising him. Now I've scored the winner at St James's Park.' #nufc
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Newcastle have now won 250 PL games at their home stadium. They're only the sixth club to achieve this feat (behind Man United, Liverpool, Chelsea, Everton and Tottenham). #nufc
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Bruno Guimaraes, rightly, got the headlines today (and he'll get more tomorrow), but this was another team effort. Newcastle weren't at their best in possession, but they again found a way to win. Emil Krafth deserves a lot of credit too for his performance. #nufc
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Dan Burn after signing a two-and-a-half-year deal: 'I never thought I’d be in this position, so to be a Newcastle player, and to be around St James’s Park, it’s something I’ve dreamt of since I was a kid. From sitting in the East Stand as a kid to now, it’s crazy.' #nufc
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Eddie Howe: 'I can't look past the penalty. I'm hugely disappointed. It's a clear penalty. Jacob Murphy's had his shirt ripped off his back near enough.' #nufc
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Eddie Howe on Sky Sports: 'It was a very good performance today, a very good game between two very good teams. We pressed really well, our fitness levels are high-class. We executed everything, I'm very proud of the players tonight.' #nufc
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Understand Newcastle 'very close' to an agreement with free agent Ryan Fraser. #nufc
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Extraordinary few hours. Started the day writing about Steve Bruce's future at Newcastle, and ended it writing about the future ownership of the club. Finally, some positivity on Tyneside. #nufc
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Graeme Jones trying to inject a bit of urgency into a warm-up drill with a shout of 'let's f***ing get ready for this one'. #nufc
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Jose Mourinho on playing Newcastle at SJP: 'I think it's difficult, honestly. I always felt beautiful matches, but difficult matches. I like to go there. I like the feeling of going to Mr Robson's home. I like the stadium, I like the atmosphere. I like the Geordies.' #nufc
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Trafalgar Square is even busier now. #nufc #trafalgarsquare
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Nathan Jones says Nick Pope is 'categorically the best goalkeeper in the Premier League'. #nufc
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Alan Shearer on @BBCBreakfast: 'Newcastle were hopeless. It was a really disappointing day to be a Newcastle fan. I was really surprised and disappointed to see some of the players just walk off the pitch without acknowledging the superb support inside St James’s Park.' #nufc
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Bruno Guimaraes is fit and ready to play against Everton following his deadline day move to Newcastle, according to Eddie Howe. #nufc
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Haven't enjoyed a game at SJP as much for a long, long time. Superb performance, result – and atmosphere. #nufc
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Jurgen Klopp on Newcastle: 'They’ve evolved a lot, & are on an incredible run. Our analysis meetings start, & I usually see the last ten or 12 results, it’s green when you win & red when you don’t. Their results are green, green, green, some red, then lots of green again.' #nufc
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Callum Wilson has revealed on The Footballer's Footballer Podcast that he's back in full training at Newcastle. #nufc
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Callum Wilson on Sky Sports: 'It was an unbelievable atmosphere. Early on in the season, everyone wrote us off – and we were relegated by Christmas time. But we've dug deep – and proved everybody wrong.' #nufc
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Kieran Trippier on BT Sport: 'It shows massive character from the team. We're going to need everybody. We know the position we're in. We got a great three points, but still loads of games to go, and we're taking one at a time.' #nufc
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Jonjo Shelvey: 'Massive. We knew we had to come and win today, as Norwich won last night. Credit to the lads. This is a difficult place to come and play football, because Leeds are constantly on the move, but everyone battled for the shirt.' #nufc
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Kieran Trippier: 'We have to look back from January to now. We've taken huge steps. We want to break into the top 10 (this season), and take the next step. Two huge games. We want to finish strongly.' #nufc
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Some personal news. I'm leaving @shieldsgazette after 18 years. It's been a great privilege to report on @nufc, and thanks to everyone who's followed me here on this journey – and the many managers, players and officials I've dealt with over the past 900-odd games. #nufc 1/3
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Newcastle have agreed a €30m deal with Watford for Joao Pedro, according to @talkSPORT. #nufc
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Asked today if Newcastle's longer-term aim was to catch and overtake Sunday's opponents Arsenal, Eddie Howe said: 'The aim's to try and catch and overtake everybody.' #nufc
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Hard to believe, after so many false dawns, that Mike Ashley is finally set to cash out of Newcastle. Deal done subject to the owners' and directors' test. Hope, at last. #nufc
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We've approached the @premierleague again today, and still no comment on the takeover process. #nufc
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Bruno Guimaraes on Sky Sports: 'They've been amazing days for me, to become a father for the first time. It's been incredible. I've had two days without sleep. I would stay home, but I love to be here with these guys. They make me happy and proud.' #nufc 1/2
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Isaac Hayden, superb out of position in defence today, was one of those players who had Covid-19. Steve Bruce says he was more or less in bed for 10 days. 'It knocked him to hell', said Bruce. #nufc
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Jamie Reuben: 'We look forward to a great future for Newcastle United. Newcastle is a fantastic city, which is why our family has been investing heavily in the area for many years. To become part of this great club and its amazing fans is a privilege.' #nufc 1/2
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Callum Wilson: 'From the minute I knew that Newcastle were interested, it was definitely something that appealed to me. It's a massive club with great history. They've had great strikers, so if I can emulate half of what they've done, I'd like to attempt that.' #nufc
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Spoke to Amanda Staveley last night after the completion of the takeover, and she couldn't wait to get inside St James's Park today to start work. She and her team will meet the players on Monday. #nufc
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A bit late to the party, but love Allan Saint-Maximin’s reply to Jetro Willems’ recent Instagram post. #nufc
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Ralf Rangnick: 'Newcastle were better than us in many parts of the game.' #nufc
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The imminent arrival of Bruno Guimaraes (set for medical) underlines the ambition of the 'new' Newcastle. It's a hugely-ambitious move, and he'll raise the bar in midfield. #nufc
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Kieran Trippier got 'stamped on', and has gone for an X-ray, according to Eddie Howe. #nufc
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Matt Ritchie on Eddie Howe: 'I'm not sure if it's confirmed yet, or what's happening, but, for me, my time with him was fantastic, I loved every minute. We have a young hungry group here, and I'm sure he can bring out the best in them if he's appointed.' #nufc
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Aleksander Isak on BT Sport: 'I was thinking it was going to be a dream debut. It's been a hectic few days. You can see the boys, very disappointed, but we have another game right around the corner.' #nufc
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Joe Willock on Sky Sports: 'We know what we needed to do. The manager put in a good game plan, and we deserved to win. In the first half, we dominated, and the last pass wasn't quite there. We got the goal and the clean sheet.' #nufc
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Newcastle’s new owners saw for themselves today why the team is 19th in the PL. The team has, worryingly, conceded more goals (19) than any other in the division so far this term, and the responsibility for this rests with the head coach. Important week ahead for the club. #nufc
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Dr Tom Pritchard on @BBCBreakfast: 'There was an elderly gentleman laid out on the seats in cardiac arrest, and CPR ongoing. Luckily, St John’s got the pads on quickly. Another friend came over as well, and we gave the guy a shock through the defibrillator.' #nufc
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Pep Guardiola in the programme: 'I want to welcome Eddie & his staff. I also want to extend a really warm welcome to Newcastle fans, who are always so good whenever we've been to St James's Park. Newcastle's a historic club, so this is a fixture I always look forward to.' #nufc
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Eddie Howe was asked about Ralph Hassenhuttl's unhappiness at this game's postponement over the festive period (ahead of January window). Said he wasn't aware of Hassenhuttl's comments, and added that was 'delighted' to be able to play new players in rearranged fixture. #nufc
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Newcastle, yet again, are deep in relegation trouble. This club shouldn’t be three points above the relegation zone with 24 games played. The squad was equipped to move forward this season, but the PL table tells you that, so far, it’s gone backwards. #nufc
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Understand the proposed Newcastle takeover is set for Premier League approval. Announcement/confirmation *could* come as early as tomorrow. #nufc #nufctakeover shieldsgazette.com/sport/foo…
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A chant of 'Dan Burn, he's one of our own' after Jarrod Bowen angrily confronted the Newcastle defender following a challenge by the touchline. #nufc
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Thought Dan Burn was immense today on his debut. Won everything at the back, and put in a dominant performance. #nufc
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Allan Saint-Maximin in the programme: 'I've been at Nice & Monaco, always in a good position. But it wasn't like here. Here, it's different. The feeling, my life here, the way I love the supporters, & the way they love me – it's crazy.' #NUFC
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Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimaraes' goal: 'I’d like to see it again to properly see how good it was. I didn’t see how he put it in. Until I see it with my own eyes, I won’t know how good it is.' #nufc
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Eddie Howe: 'Brilliant way for us to sign off here. Very, very pleased with the performance. I think it’s our best performance, by some distance, since I’ve been at the club.' #nufc
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A team of North East-based architects have unveiled a concept design for a new Newcastle first-team and academy training complex. The 'conversation-starter' proposal (not commissioned by the club) also includes a 7,000-seater 'community stadium'. #nufc shieldsgazette.com/sport/foo…
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That was an awful, awful performance. Steve Bruce has had his chance at Newcastle – and it's time for a change. #nufc
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Joe Willock: 'I told Maxi when he gets past the full-back to cut it back to the edge of the box, and I'll be there. That's exactly what he did, and I was there to finish it. I'm delighted, and I can't wait to get more.' #nufc
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Just catching up with today's presser after a few days off. Eddie Howe & Newcastle shouldn’t be on the defensive about the post-game celebration photos. I think we've all enjoyed seeing this kind of unity – & there hadn't been much to celebrate until Eddie Howe's arrival. #nufc
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Eddie Howe on Bruno Guimaraes: 'It’s not just the player, but the person as well. He’s a pleasure to coach, pleasure to be around. He’s a really positive person.' #nufc
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The signing of Sven Botman has capped a phenomenal month in the transfer market for Newcastle. That's three players in so far this summer, and still two months before the transfer deadline. Such a contrast to last summer's wrangles. #nufc
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Thought Sean Longstaff had his best game under Eddie Howe last night. Seems it's more a matter of 'when' rather than 'if' he signs a new deal. Hopefully, he can flourish under Howe after a difficult couple of years. #nufc
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Trafalgar Square. Absolute bedlam. #nufc #trafalgarsquare
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I've seen some bad cup defeats over the years, and this was up there with the worst of them. To think Steve Bruce named his strongest starting XI too. They were out-played by an under-strength Championship team. Brentford had a plan. Did Newcastle? #nufc
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Marcelo Bielsa on Eddie Howe/Newcastle: 'He’s found a system, an XI which repeats itself regularly. They've been close to every opponent in all of the games they’ve played. This all talks positively about the job that he's doing.' #nufc
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Amanda Staveley: 'Our ambition is aligned with the fans – to create a consistently successful team that’s regularly competing for major trophies and generates pride across the globe.' #nufc 3/3
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Manchester Evening News are reporting that a Newcastle move for Man United goalkeeper Dean Henderson is '99% done'. #nufc
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Eddie Howe says there is 'no problem' with Anthony Gordon, who was unhappy at being taken off. But Howe added that he needs to 'control his emotions in that moment'. #nufc
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Allan Saint-Maximin on Sky Sports: 'I try to put more things in my game, and I practice a lot with the trainer to help me hit that volley. I'm really happy to score that goal, because it was important for us to draw or try to win the game.' #nufc
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Allan Saint-Maximin on Sky Sports: 'We're disappointed, because we really wanted to win the game to show what we can do. The future's bright for Newcastle if we can keep playing at this level.' #nufc
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Pep Guardiola on Newcastle: 'Always, we struggle a lot to beat Newcastle here at home. They’re so physical and strong. Top, top side.' #nufc
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Spoke to a senior PIF figure last year after they walked away from the deal. He spoke at length about their plans to 'rebuild' the club – and invest in the city. After 14 years of Mike Ashley's ownership, Newcastle needs a complete rebuild. #nufc
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Graham Potter on Dan Burn/Newcastle: 'It’s an exciting move for him. Normally, when we’ve played Newcastle, there’s been quite a bit of negativity around, so, in some ways, we’re looking to seeing the other side, which is a positive crowd behind the team.' #nufc
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Joe Willock: 'I've been practising shooting in training, to be fair. I have been missing scoring in front of these fans, so, to get a goal today, is brilliant for me and the team.' #nufc
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Loud chant of 'we want Bruce out' at St James's Park after a big let-off for Newcastle. Crowd restless and impatient after a poor start. #nufc
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