The answer is Paul Gascoigne
A few days ago there was an intriguing article on The Mag, it was titled ‘Newcastle United greatest XI of players sold too soon…’ Josh Jones was the one who...You can click here to read the full article.
Should Newcastle United be shamed into following this Brentford strategy?
Newcastle United and Brentford both now preparing for the new season. Brentford open their 2026/27 Premier League season with a 5.30pm home kick-off against Tottenham on Saturday 22 August. Whilst...You can click here to read the full article.
Absolutely remarkable Newcastle United v Liverpool transformation in 17 months
It is Newcastle United v Liverpool in the opening set of fixtures for this 2026/27 Premier League season. A 4.30pm kick-off at St James’ Park on Sunday 23 August. It...You can click here to read the full article.
Newcastle United have opening offer for Lucas Bergvall rejected
Newcastle United have now had an opening offer for Lucas Bergvall rejected. The Athletic with the exclusive on Friday night. David Ornstein revealing that United put in a bid of...You can click here to read the full article.
Official announcement of day and time the Newcastle United Away Shirt will be available
The club have now officially revealed when the 2026/27 Newcastle United Away Shirt will go on sale. A club release on Friday afternoon bringing the news. Official club social media...You can click here to read the full article.
American Football World Cup vs (Proper) Football World Cup, which sport is bigger?
American Football and (Proper) Football, which sport is bigger? This argument has been fired up once again this summer, with the USA hosting the vast majority of matches in the...You can click here to read the full article.
Jarrod Bowen is not going to move to Newcastle United and is staying at West Ham United
Jarrod Bowen had been widely linked with a move to Newcastle United. Also, many in the media, journalists and numerous pundits, saying the West Ham star would be an ideal...You can click here to read the full article.
Fabian Schar talks about his contract extension and looking forward to the new season
Fabian Schar signed a one year contact extension last month. So the classy Swiss defender is now contracted to Newcastle United until 30 June 2027. A serious injury sustained during...You can click here to read the full article.
UEFA Settlement Agreement reveals desperate Newcastle United position and transfer window reality
UEFA have now published their ‘Summary of the Settlement Agreement with Newcastle United FC’ Two things to make clear before I go on: Firstly, yes this is another article talking...You can click here to read the full article.
Can someone please put Gabby Agbonlahor right about this please
I’m a first time contributor to The Mag and like many of you reading this have been perturbed by recent goings on at ‘the biggest football club in Britain’ (King...You can click here to read the full article.
Launch date of 2026/27 Newcastle United Away Shirt image now made public
Newcastle fans awaiting official news on when the 2026/27 Newcastle United Away Shirt will be launched. The third kit also yet to be officially unveiled. The new 2026/27 NUFC Home...You can click here to read the full article.
England delusion now fully exposed after World Cup exit
As you might have heard, England are now knocked out of the 2026 World Cup. A 2-1 defeat to Argentina in the semi-finals. A lot of people pointing the finger...You can click here to read the full article.
This is why it is not as bleak as it might appear at Newcastle United
On initial inspection, Newcastle United do not seem to be in as strong position as at this time last year. Back in mid-July 2025, we had another Champions League campaign...You can click here to read the full article.
Newcastle United now in talks to sign Carl Rushworth
It has now been revealed that Newcastle United are in talks to sign Carl Rushworth. This news coming via The Mail on Thursday. They report that as well as talks...You can click here to read the full article.
Fluid situation sees group of Under 21s added to Newcastle United first team preparations
The Newcastle United first team squad are now preparing for the 2026/27 season. Only five weeks to go until the Premier League season kicks off. Friday 21 August sees Arsenal...You can click here to read the full article.
Looks like this Newcastle United team v Liverpool for first match of the season
Looking ahead to the Newcastle United team v Liverpool. That match now only 38 days away. United kicking off their 2026/27 Premier League season against the scousers at 4.30pm on...You can click here to read the full article.
Newcastle United official announcement as Joe White signs for Crewe Alexandra
Newcastle United midfielder Joe White has signed for Crewe Alexandra. An official club announcement on Thursday morning revealing the news. Newcastle United beginning their official statement: ‘Midfielder Joe White has...You can click here to read the full article.
Dan Burn nails it as he reflects on England losing to Argentina and World Cup dream over
Dan Burn has been reflecting on the England defeat to Argentina. A World Cup semi-final that had been so full of promise but would end in heartbreak. Anthony Gordon gave...You can click here to read the full article.
England winning World Cup would have been canny but it’s not Newcastle winning Carabao Cup…
England are out of the World Cup. Thomas Tuchel and his players exiting at the semi-final stage. I have been loving these 2026 World Cup finals. I have loved so...You can click here to read the full article.
England 1 Argentina 2 and the 2026 World Cup exit recriminations kick off
The final scoreline read England 1 Argentina 2. As we’d approached the 85th minute the scoreboard had shown England 1 Argentina 0. So where did it all go wrong? The...You can click here to read the full article.
Have England reached the World Cup semi-finals because of Tommy Tuchel or despite him?
Now we know. To win the World Cup, England will have to defeat not only the reigning world champions, Argentina, but also the team who were far superior last night...You can click here to read the full article.
Who’s in charge at Newcastle United as this chaos reigns?
My question is, who is in charge at Newcastle United? A question I will try to answer below. I suppose my real point, my real question, is who is driving...You can click here to read the full article.
Day 35 of the 2026 World Cup finals as Spain await England (…or Argentina) in final after outclassing France
Welcome to day 35 of the 2026 World Cup finals. There were 48 countries at these 2026 World Cup finals, the most there has ever been. The matches taking place...You can click here to read the full article.
Geordies at the World Cup starring Elliot Anderson and Dan Burn
Dan Burn and Elliot Anderson have made my summer. I think this 2026 World Cup has been excellent overall, with the Geordie duo the icing on the cake. At times...You can click here to read the full article.
Newcastle United greatest XI of players sold too soon…
I have named my Newcastle United eleven below, interested to hear what you think in the commenting section after you have seen my own personal team of players. I would...You can click here to read the full article.
Manchester United have signed former Newcastle United goalkeeper
Manchester United have now signed former Newcastle United goalkeeper Karl Darlow. Darlow was a free agent after his contract at Leeds United ended on 30 June 2026. An official announcement...You can click here to read the full article.
Day 34 of the 2026 World Cup finals and stunning statistic emerges ahead of semi-finals
Welcome to day 32 of the 2026 World Cup finals. There were 48 countries at these 2026 World Cup finals, the most there has ever been. The matches to take...You can click here to read the full article.
Newcastle United friendlies this summer have now been made available to watch live
All of the Newcastle United friendlies have been available to watch live online. Apart from that is the behind closed doors one against Darlington this coming weekend. The Newcastle United...You can click here to read the full article.
Yasir Al-Rumayyan explaining the real reasons Saudi Arabia PIF bought Newcastle United
Back on 7 October 2021, Yasir Al-Rumayyan was the key figure as the Saudi Arabia PIF took control of Newcastle United. Mike Ashley finally biting the dust after NUFC had...You can click here to read the full article.
1966 and all that: the day Argentina and England became the best of enemies
John Eric Bartholomew was born on May 14, 1926. A big football fan, he would have enjoyed this summer’s World Cup if he had lived long enough to blow out...You can click here to read the full article.