It wasn’t pretty but on the plus side there’s certainly no doubt that the players are ready to go that extra step in helping defend Tim Krul’s goal.

Not too sure about the not having a shot on target though! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

The crowd was low but the mood was lifted a little by a spirited second half which brought home the three points.

Saving the ‘Best’ until last…or at least the second half. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Scunthorpe away in the Carling Cup, go a goal behind and the writing is on the wall, or maybe not.

This team certainly has spirit though and the comeback had a cherry on the top with Sammy’s piledriver. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety (plus) minutes.

As usual, nerves were frayed on derby day but the lads proved team spirit hadn’t disappeared in the transfer window.

The commitment was matched by an oh so sweet Ryan Taylor free-kick, get in! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Newcastle United emerged from their opening day fixture with an honourable draw, plus the odd bit of (not so) friendly conflict thrown in.

A hard working performance with Joey Barton at the heart of everything good…and not so good. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

A new season dawns and coinciding with the first match our first issue of the season hits the streets.

Hopes, fears, fantasies – read what our many varied columnists are saying about the coming season, the fans’ voice!

Most importantly for many of you, this issue sees the return of The Mag’s legendary cartoon figure, ‘Walker Dan – Newcastle Fan’.