Kevin Keegan – a life in pictures
English footballing great Kevin Keegan has passed away at the age of 75. We look back at some of his many career highlights Continue reading...
Joy, tears and tension: Kevin Keegan’s three-part Newcastle stay was gripping
‘Special K’ made the club more vivid and exciting in his playing and managerial stints and ‘wanted to stay for ever’Kevin Keegan dies aged 75The story of Kevin Keegan and Newcastle United is perhaps best described as a three-act play. It involves an enduring and mutual love affair that brings…
A pioneer and a superstar, Kevin Keegan’s achievements were extraordinary
The former England manager may be remembered by many for his ‘I’d love it’ rant in 1996, but that should not obscure the remarkable nature of his football careerKevin Keegan, who has died aged 75, is the only British player to win the Ballon d’Or twice, was the star of Liverpool’s first European…
Kevin Keegan, Liverpool legend and former Newcastle manager, dies aged 75
Keegan revealed in June 2026 he had stage four cancerStarred for Liverpool, Hamburg, Newcastle and EnglandKevin Keegan, the former England and Newcastle manager who was twice European football of the year and a stalwart member of Liverpool’s serial First Division and European champions in the…
Aston Villa hijack Newcastle’s pursuit of £49m Johan Manzambi from Freiburg
Midfielder faced Villa in May’s Europa League finalU-turn is further summer transfer blow for Newcastle Aston Villa have hijacked Newcastle’s pursuit of Johan Manzambi, and are close to completing a £49m deal with Freiburg for the Switzerland midfielder.Manzambi’s arrival will boost Villa before a…
Newcastle face sliding doors moment over Bruno Guimarães in summer of upheaval
With Saudi spending restricted and a glut of departures and arrivals the stakes are high for Eddie Howe, and his captain, amid uncertain times on TynesideIs it the end of the road for Bruno Guimarães and Newcastle or are they destined to share at least one more adventure?With Arsenal anxious to add…
Newcastle agree £51.5m Johan Manzambi deal and insist Bruno Guimarães not for sale
Switzerland international poised to sign from FreiburgGuimarães wants to leave and is target for ArsenalNewcastle have agreed a £51.5m deal with Freiburg that should see the Switzerland midfielder Johan Manzambi swap the Bundesliga for the Premier League.The 20-year-old, who has shone during this…
Arsenal on alert after Bruno Guimarães tells Newcastle he wants to leave
Champions believed to be preparing £60m offerFresh blow for Newcastle after loss of Gordon and TonaliArsenal are ready to step up their interest in Bruno Guimarães after the Brazil midfielder informed Newcastle that he wants to join the Premier League champions.Guimarães, who missed a penalty in…
Newcastle close in on signing Ajax generational talent Steur for £23m
Howe rebuilding side after Tonali and Gordon exitsWidely hyped as Amsterdam club’s next De JongNewcastle are close to completing the signing of Sean Steur from Ajax for around £23m. The two-footed central midfielder is only 18 but has been widely hyped as the Amsterdam club’s brightest emerging…
Sandro Tonali seals £92.5m move to Tottenham on back of ‘magic’ sales pitch
Club record signing wowed by Roberto De Zerbi’s plansWages could rise to £275,000-a-week over six-year dealSandro Tonali has completed a record-breaking transfer to Tottenham from Newcastle for an initial £92.5m, the Italian claiming he was powerless to resist Roberto De Zerbi’s “magic” sales…
‘A high ceiling’: Newcastle confirm £43m signing of Hoffenheim winger Touré
Côte d’Ivoire international is second summer arrival‘I am very excited to play at St James’ Park,’ he saysBazoumana Touré has completed a £43m move to Newcastle from Hoffenheim. The 20-year-old Côte d’Ivoire winger is Eddie Howe’s second signing of the summer after the former Reims goalkeeper Ewen…
Tottenham agree £100m deal to buy Sandro Tonali from Newcastle
Midfielder will cost Spurs an initial £92.5m De Zerbi wants to rebuild team around TonaliNewcastle have agreed to sell Sandro Tonali to Tottenham in an initial £92.5m deal that could rise to £100m should the north London side achieve serial Champions League qualifications.Roberto De Zerbi is…
Newcastle, Chelsea and Aston Villa fined for breaching European financial rules
Uefa fines Newcastle £5.2m for first breach of squad cost rulesChelsea and Villa hit with penalties for second straight yearNewcastle United have been fined €6m (£5.2m) by Uefa for breaching its financial sustainability regulations, while Aston Villa and Chelsea have also been given fines for…
Newcastle hit with demand for £3.2m over ‘deliberate’ failure to pay tax on transfers
Club owe HMRC £1.9m in tax and handed £1.25m penaltyRelates to investigation of transfers under Mike AshleyNewcastle United have been hit with a demand for £3.2m from HM Revenue and Customs over a “deliberate” failure to pay tax, according to official disclosures that relate to a near decade-long…
Transfer latest: Spurs push for Fernandes and Tonali, Chelsea like Palestra
Tottenham also among clubs tracking SummervilleChelsea consider move for Como’s Jacobo RamónRoberto De Zerbi has been given significant funds and is looking to make two big moves in midfield. Tottenham are pushing to land Sandro Tonali, even though Newcastle will demand a huge fee for the Italy…
This week’s soccer questions: where next for Arsenal and did Liverpool fumble Slot’s departure?
We look at Mikel Arteta’s next steps, Liverpool potentially missing out on an old flame and Anthony Gordon’s move to BarcelonaThe margins were so narrow that Arsenal might have finished Saturday as European champions had Gabriel Magalhães not skied his penalty in the shootout. Similarly, the…
Kevin Keegan, former England and Newcastle manager, reveals stage four cancer diagnosis
75-year-old says he has ‘top doctor’ working on his caseNewcastle send ‘heartfelt support and warmest wishes’The former England and Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan has revealed he has stage four cancer. His family had said in January the former England, Liverpool and Newcastle player had been…
James Milner, Premier League’s appearance record holder, retires aged 40
Last of his 24 Premier League seasons was at Brighton‘I could never have dreamed of the journey,’ he saysJames Milner has finally pulled down the curtain on a distinguished, record-breaking and extraordinary playing career. It involved the highly versatile 40-year-old midfielder spending 24 seasons…
Anthony Gordon shows ‘fire in belly’ and Spanish skills after joining Barcelona
England winger commits to Spanish giants to 2031‘It is a dream come true to be part of this club’Anthony Gordon took so long to turn up for his Barcelona presentation that they got in the burgers and changed rooms but no one had to wait quite as long as he did. The media gathered in a press room at…
Direct, intense … selfish? What are Barcelona getting in Anthony Gordon?
Some Newcastle fans are pleased to cash in, but the winger’s pedigree in the Champions League is unquestionableJosé Mourinho was a man on a mission. Once the final whistle blew, he made a beeline for Anthony Gordon and not only embraced the England winger, but whispered four words in his ear. “You…
Anthony Gordon to undergo Barcelona medical before £69.3m move from Newcastle
England winger flying out for medical on ThursdayGordon could double wages to around £300,000 a weekAnthony Gordon is due to undergo a medical in Barcelona on Thursday after the La Liga winners agreed a £69.3m transfer with Newcastle on Wednesday night. Should everything proceed to plan the England…
The story of the Premier League 2025-26 season in 100 photos
A century of our favourite images from the season including wild celebrations, protesting fans and goalmouth scramblesReigning champions Liverpool left it late to beat Bournemouth 4-2 on the opening day of the season in their first league game back at Anfield following the death of Diogo Jota. The…
Marco Silva to reveal Fulham future by ‘next week’ after beating Newcastle
The Fulham manager, Marco Silva, promised a decision next week on his future and admitted his team missed the “cherry on the cake” by failing to qualify for Europe.A 2-0 win over Newcastle at Craven Cottage will have been a happy sendoff if, as looks likely, the lure of replacing José Mourinho at…
Premier League 2025-26 fans’ verdicts: stars, flops, and funniest moments
Our fans’ network reviews the season with one game to play: the highs, the lows and what they need in the summerIn this age of the managerial revolving door, I’m enormously proud that the Premier League champions (man, does that sound sweet!) stand as the antithesis to that. Admittedly, “trusting…
Premier League: 10 things to look out for on the final day of the season
Arsenal’s party heading south, fights for Europe – and survival – and London taxpayers cheering on West HamPremier League top scorers: the latest standingsLast week’s costly defeat at Leeds means Brighton must overcome Manchester United on the final day to ensure they secure a place in Europe for…
Band together to save small businesses | Brief letters
Community assets | Jeremy Beecham’s letters success | Top-deck traveller | Bank holiday weather | Domestic workers’ rightsIn Kings Heath we faced a problem similar to the one that concerns Janie Toy (Letters, 19 May). The solution was for the community to band together and buy the shop, so we did…
‘A bad day’: Nuno says West Ham owe their fans ‘respect and dignity’
Side on brink of drop after defeat at Newcastle‘It’s going to be a very tough week ahead’Nuno Espírito Santo said his West Ham players owe their fans “respect and dignity” after an underwhelming 3-1 defeat at Newcastle left the east London side on the brink or relegation to the Championship.The…
Newcastle 3-1 West Ham: Premier League – as it happened
Goals from Nick Woltemade and Will Osula, who got two, pushed West Ham to the cusp of relegationBrentford 2-2 Crystal PalaceEverton 1-3 Sunderland Continue reading...
Osula at the double as Newcastle push brittle West Ham closer to the brink
It was a decision that threatens to keep Nuno Espírito Santo awake for many nights to come. Why, oh why, West Ham’s manager will doubtless wonder, did he opt to start with a back three on Tyneside?Instead of subduing Eddie Howe’s players it simply served to remind Nick Woltemade precisely why he is…
Premier League news: Howe hints at Gordon farewell as Senesi heads for Bournemouth exit
Eddie Howe admitted Anthony Gordon may have played his final match for Newcastle amid Bayern speculation Continue reading...