As the time approached 8pm on a sultry August bank holiday, where earlier the temperature gauge had topped out at an impressive 82F, the talk was all about a certain…

Aston Villa 0 Newcastle 0 – Saturday 16 August 2025 12.30pm A competitive debut for Anthony Elanga and as expected, Anthony Gordon playing as a false nine. Ramsdale and Thiaw…

Rights, back again is it? The friendlies just keep on coming, if you can call it a friendly with the Sela Cup on the line and given the nature of…

As previously stated, I struggle to get into pre-season friendlies. I know they’re a necessity but the lack of any relevant outcome makes them a bit dull. These pre-season SJP…

Tottenham 1 Newcastle 1 – Sunday 3 August 2025 Newcastle United getting off to the worst possible start. After only four minutes Jacob Murphy caught in possession in a central…

Team K-League all stars 1 Newcastle 0 – Wednesday 30 July 2025 8pm local time (12pm UK) The latest exhibition match of Newcastle United’s pre-season was not short of exhibits….

Right then, let’s get some honest home truths out here first. I don’t like pre-season friendlies. I understand they have a vital function, and they can occasionally offer a modicum…

There is no doubt this has been the best season of my life. The only thing that could have taken the shine off the League Cup win would have been…

I feel like I’m up against it in this recollection of the truth, as a borderline argument occurred between me and the editor of The Mag in what started as…

Aston Villa 4 Newcastle 1 – Saturday 19 April 2025 5.30pm A game too far, less than 72 hours after our 5-0 defeat of Crystal Palace. In hindsight, selecting the…