Great to see Newcastle United summer signing Ousmane Diabaté thriving for club and country. Signed at the age of 18, the midfielder the very final signing to be confirmed as nine players bought in. Even though only 18, Ousmane Diabaté was already a full international for Guinea and also first choice

Thursday has seen The FA announce a number of England withdrawals. This comes as we are roughly halfway through the extra long international break. Newcastle United having 23 days between Premier League matches. Today has seen Nico O'Reilly return to Manchester City due to injury, leaving the senior

Manchester City have been making a few headlines, you might have noticed. After years of waiting on the Premier League accusations, it has been announced that an independent commission has found them guilty on 114 of the 115 charges. This all set in motion quite a while ago, when a hacker made many

You may find this difficult to believe these days but once upon a time international football was a treat, a bonus. You had your club football pretty much every weekend from August through to May. Then international football fitted around and complemented that. What a bizarre concept! There would be

The question we were asking on Wednesday: Which 11 players would you pick in the Newcastle United team in a 2027 Carabao Cup final? This season's Carabao Cup final to be played on Sunday 21 March 2027. So the question really was, what do you think will be the best Newcastle United team by that

The Premier League's landmark ruling has found Manchester City guilty of utilising sham contracts, submitting inaccurate financial accounts, and systematically failing to co-operate with the league's multi-year inquiry. Crucially, the independent panel found some of the key defence witnesses to be s

John Carver has a new club. The former Newcastle United boss under Mike Ashley, now has a new job in Poland. John Carver was appointed at Lechia Gdańsk back in November 2024, a club with serious problems on and off the pitch. The Geordie boss managed to avoid relegation after joining mid-season and

The new Newcastle United crest has been unveiled. A  club announcement on Thursday morning breaking the news and presenting the new design to the world. United revealed a couple of years ago that this was going to happen. That the Newcastle United crest introduced in 1988 would be replaced. Now afte

Manchester City fans have been commenting on the Premier League guilty verdicts. Tuesday at last saw the Premier League officially announce those guilty verdicts on almost all of the 115 charges. The Manchester City lawyers have managed to extend the process over a number of years. However, the verd

Thomas Tuchel has been talking about England and specifically Lewis Hall. This comes after the 2-0 victory against the Czech Republic. Thomas Tuchel seeing many of his team perform poor to average but Anthony Gordon and Lewis Hall the two exceptions. The pair combining to excellent effect down the l

The question we are asking today: Which 11 players would you pick in the Newcastle United team in a 2027 Carabao Cup final? This season's Carabao Cup final to be played on Sunday 21 March 2027. So the question really is, what do you think will be the best Newcastle United team by that point?

These four young Newcastle United stars have proved exceptional for the England Under 18s. The young Three Lions are competing in the UEFA Friendship Cup in Switzerland during the September and October international window. The England Under 18s having now completed their three group matches and set

I have been looking into how many England caps have been picked up by Newcastle United and Sunderland players. An intriguing story emerges. So this is England Caps picked up by the players of Newcastle United and Sunderland whilst the individuals were at these clubs. Not England Caps picked up befor

With Premier League clubs it has become an increasingly difficult issue for fans to get tickets for matches. Especially with the biggest clubs who have the largest fanbases. For so many supporters, a belief that Premier League clubs are cynically looking to dilute the traditional local support. Tryi

Interesting to read through these BBC Sport 'neutrals' comments, following on from England defeating Czech Republic. The hosts going down to 10 men on 25 minutes after a bad challenge from Sulc on Elliot Anderson. The final score reading Czech Republic 0 England 2. Thomas Tuchel's team getting a muc

Bazoumana Toure the toast of the Ivory Coast. An AFCON qualifier that they absolutely dominated against Somalia but couldn't put the ball in the net. The final stats showing in the Ivory Coast's favour: 50 v 4 touches of the ball in the opposition penalty area, 78% possession, 23 v 1 on shots, 9 v

It ended Czech Republic 0 England 2 on Tuesday night in Prague. Thomas Tuchel and his players bouncing back from the 3-2 defeat to Spain. The red card for Sulc on 25 minutes for a really poor studs up challenge on Elliot Anderson all but ensured England were going to win. Before that sending off

Manchester City have now published an official response to the damning Premier League guilty verdicts announced on late Tuesday afternoon. The Premier League yesterday released an official statement at last regarding the club and the charges of breaking financial rules. This followed intense media r

The young French stars were playing on Tuesday and both Ewen Jaouen and Aladji Bamba in the starting eleven. The latest European Championship group qualifier for the France Under 21s. The young French team playing away against the Estonia Under 21s. An excellent match for both young Newcastle United

The England team v Czech Republic has been announced. A 7.45pm kick-off on Tuesday night in Prague. The Fortuna Arena hosting this Nations League match. Thomas Tuchel and England looking to bounce back from the defeat to Spain on Saturday. The Three Lions led 2-1 at half-time in that match before lo

The Premier League have now released an official statement regarding Manchester City and the charges of breaking financial rules. This follows intense media reporting and claims that the club had been found guilty on all but one of the 115 charges in total that they faced. Late Tuesday afternoon see

Sometimes when you go looking for something, looking for when and why something happened in football, you end up somewhere very different. The Premier League is very different to the other four of the top five levels in English football. One of those major differences is the number of clubs and ther

News now that Fraser Stewart is set to join Newcastle United. This news breaking north of the border. The Daily Record reporting that Fraser Stewart is going to leave Kilmarnock and move to Newcastle United. Stewart is currently the goalkeeping coach at the Scottish Premier League club. Fraser Stewa

England caps picked up by Newcastle United players during their times with NUFC. From 1901 up to the present day. A total of 340 England caps picked up so far by 44 different Newcastle United players (whilst they were also playing for NUFC). That set to increase by one more (cap) tonight with Lewis

It’s funny how you notice things more during the international break without Newcastle United to take up all your attention. For example, was everyone aware we have a new Prime Minister? Yes, I know this isn’t the rare occurrence it once was (waiting patiently for my turn which I reckon will be arou

This international break was seen as a great chance to get some Newcastle United players back fit and available. Cruel luck for Matthias Jaissle, having had so many injury setbacks in his squad. Taking over at St James' Park on 5 August 2026, the new Head Coach seeing the list of unavailable Newcast

England lost 3-2 to Spain on Saturday. The visitors taking the lead inside two minutes, only for goals from Gordon and Kane to put the hosts ahead by the break. The second half at Wembley then seeing Spain equalise and eventually win it with two further goals of their own. Reaction to this England d

Episode 8: Manchester City’s charges, Newcastle United Women win and Drinking in the stands. Published: 28/09/2026 | Duration: 57 mins | Hosts: Jamie Smith, Simon Cahill & David Hutchinson The Mag Podcast has Jamie, Simon and Hutch getting together to discuss Newcastle United from the perspectiv

The Newcastle United Women's team had made a perfect start to the season with three league wins, scoring eight goals and conceding only one as they look to win the title and get promotion to the Super League. The next challenge was Leicester City, who have dropped into the second tier from the Super

Monday night at the Stade Roi Baudouin saw a cruel late blow for Newcastle United star Matias Fernandez-Pardo and his international teammates. United's summer signing had came off the bench on Friday night to help Belgium see out an impressive 2-0 away victory against Sandro Tonali and Italy in thei

Thomas Tuchel has seen one of his England stars ruled out of tonight's match due to injury. The news breaking on Tuesday morning ahead of the away game against the Czech Republic in Prague. Sky Sports stating that the news from the England camp this morning is that Nico O'Reilly won't be in the matc

Lewis Hall is looking forward to making his fifth England appearance. If selected, the Newcastle United star will take to the pitch in Prague tonight at the Fortuna Arena. England looking to bounce back from a 3-2 defeat to Spain at Wembley on Saturday. As for Lewis Hall, he is looking to bounce bac

Chris Waddle has been talking about Bruno Guimaraes. The former 1980s United star chatting about the now Arsenal player. I was just checking back and in mid-July Chris Waddle was saying that he doubted whether any club would pay £50m for Bruno Guimaraes. He was a little off the mark then, Arsenal ev

Yoane Wissa has started the season in great form. Looking like a 'new' player for Newcastle United after his injury, fitness and form issues last season. Whilst for his country, it is business as usual. On Thursday, Yoane Wissa scored a seventh goal in his last 11 DR Congo appearances as they won 2-

The prices have now been made public for Newcastle United fans buying tickets for the Everton Carabao Cup match. The game at the Hill Dickinson to be played on Thursday 29 October. A 7.45pm kick-off for a place in the quarter-finals. Newcastle United fans getting an allocation of 7,732 away tickets.

Newcastle United fans have now been invited to 'An Evening with Matthias Jaissle' The invitation sent by email to Newcastle United members. This is for an event on Wednesday (30 September). For Newcastle United fans it will take the form of a 'Digital Event' starting at 6.15pm on Wednesday. It is a

Thomas Tuchel talked about Lewis Hall after the 3-2 defeat for England against Spain on Saturday night. Lewis Hall remained on the bench throughout the match at Wembley. This despite numerous cases of poor defending gifting Spain the victory, undermining England's own impressive attacking play. Nico

Serdal Adali has now revealed that he had Joe Willock and his 'whole family' flown to Istanbul this summer in an attempt to sign the Newcastle United star. Besiktas looking set to land their transfer target. However, Matthias Jaissle and Newcastle United convinced the former Arsenal player to stay.

Four young Newcastle United stars were included in the latest England Under 18s squad. The squad competing in the UEFA Friendship Cup in Switzerland during the September and October international window. The England Under 18s with an initial three group games and a fourth match to decide final place

There is one major issue, one big problem, when it comes to the long-term plan for the Newcastle United owners. The clue is there in plain sight. Long-term. As football fans, the idea of something that will eventually lead to success many years down the line is something that doesn't get the blood p

An amusing one regarding Eddie Howe and Celtic from Marvin Bartley. If you are wondering who Marvin Bartley is, he's a lower league manager in Scotland, currently with Stenhousemuir. Apparently he also gets work as a football pundit north of the border. With Martin O'Neill seemingly set to be leavin

I have supported Newcastle United for more than sixty years. During that time I have seen players, managers and owners come and go. Supporters have remained. We carry the memories, bring our children into the ground and keep faith through seasons when faith is hard to justify. A football club belong

The question I am asking, is it wrong for me to be cheering Anthony Gordon? When players choose to move on from Newcastle United it is a tricky one. Although quite clearly long before last season ended it was also clear that the NUFC owners and senior staff were wanting to sell Anthony Gordon. Indee

How would you rate the Newcastle United signings? Such a busy summer at St James' Park. So many arrivals and departures. I want to concentrate on the incomings though. The Newcastle United signings that arrived to take on this 2026/27 season. Who has been the very best? Newcastle United signings in

Saturday night saw Lukáš Horníček experience defeat with his country for the first time. The Czech Republic taking on Croatia in the Nations League. Modric scoring two minutes after half-time to give Croatia the lead. Only for Karabec to equalise seven minutes later. Pasalic getting the winner for C

It ended England 2 Spain 3 at Wembley on Saturday night. The first match since the World Cup finals for Thomas Tuchel and his players. A contest that could have been a replay of the 2026 World Cup final, if the Three Lions had seen the win out against Argentina back in July. Saturday night

Thomas Tuchel has been talking about Lewis Hall. This follows the 3-2 defeat for England against Spain on Saturday night. Lewis Hall remained on the bench throughout the match at Wembley. This despite numerous cases of poor defending gifting Spain the victory, undermining England's own impressive at