Feb 19, 2021Newcastle United’s new system: The Graeme Jones effect?On the 27th of January 2021, Newcastle United announced the arrival of Graeme Jones. The Gateshead born coach would join up with the senior coaching staff in a bid to provide a new perspective on the team’s current issues on the field, whilst also adding a more attacking influence from…Football8 min readFootball8 min read
Sep 13, 2020Newcastle United: Match Performance Review vs West Ham United 12/09/2020Overview Newcastle United got their 2020/21 campaign off to the perfect start as they ran out 2–0 winners against West Ham, thanks to goals from summer signings Callum Wilson and Jeff Hendrick on their competitive debuts for the North-East outfit. …Newcastle United21 min readNewcastle United21 min read
Feb 1, 2020Player Report: Valentino Lazaro.Overview: Newcastle’s second addition of the January transfer window saw the introduction of 23-year-old Austrian international Valentino Lazaro to the first team squad. …Sports8 min readSports8 min read
Jan 26, 2020Player Profile: Nabil Bentaleb.Overview: The 21st of January 2020 saw Newcastle United make their first addition to the first team squad during the winter transfer window in the form of central midfield player Nabil Bentaleb. The Algerian international joined the Tyneside club on an initial 6-month loan deal, with Newcastle having the option…Football7 min readFootball7 min read
Dec 28, 2019Isaac Hayden: Newcastle’s hidden gem“I have always thought he could do well, progress and be in the national team. He has the potential to play for England” This is how Champions League winning manager Rafael Benitez described his thoughts on Isaac Hayden in March 2019, high praise indeed for a player that at that time had cast great doubt over his future by openly stating that he wished to leave the club due to personal reasons. Look…Soccer6 min readSoccer6 min read
Jul 28, 2019One to watch: Player Report — Anthony Caci.Age: 22 (01/07/1997) Nationality: French Club: RC Strasbourg Alsace Height: 184cm / 6ft Foot: Two footed Position: CB/LWB/RWB/RB/LB. Overview: With RC Strasbourg drawing a lot of praise for some of their performances last term, and players such as Kenny Lala being linked with big money moves, other players such as…Sports6 min readSports6 min read
Jul 27, 2019One to watch: Player Report — Ahmed El Messaoudi.Age: 23 (03/08/1995) Nationality: Moroccan (Born in Belgium) Club: KV Mechelen (Last season on loan at Fortuna Sittard) Height: 184cm / 6ft Foot: Right Position: Central Midfielder (CDM/CM) Overview: The soon to be 24-year-old Ahmed El Messaoudi came to my attention recently in a search for central midfield options for…Sports6 min readSports6 min read
