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Newcastle’s squad is weaker than last season, with the club set to make no more new signings before the window slams shut on Tuesday. Joe Willock has been the only addition to Steve Bruce’s squad, as he made his loan move from Arsenal into a permanent transfer for £25million. Willock cost Newcastle £25millionGetty The lack…
Rafael Benitez will ‘almost certainly’ leave Newcastle United when his contract as manager expires later this week, talkSPORT has been told. The Spaniard’s deal runs out on Sunday and is expected to depart having failed to agree an extension with owner Mike Ashley. Benitez’s future has been one of the biggest talking points around St…
Dick Advocaat could quit Sunderland if the club do not make some major signings before the transfer window closes. That’s the view of talkSPORT’s man in the north East, Graham Courtney, who claims the club have failed to fulfil promises made to the Dutchman when he agreed to become manager on a permanent basis earlier…
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Newcastle is a club that has been “on sale for years”, according to talkSPORT’s north-east correspondent Graham Courtney, amid speculation owner Mike Ashley would be willing to sell the club. The Magpies are in search for a new manager after Alan Pardew left for Crystal Palace in December, while star-man Moussa Sissoko is being linked with a move…
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talkSPORT’s north east reporter Graham Courtney claims Ricky Alarvez’s expected switch to Sunderland will end the Black Cats’ interest in Liverpool’s Fabio Borini. Gus Poyet’s side are on the verge of agreeing a season-long loan deal with the Inter Milan star, who was part of Argentina’s squad for the 2014 World Cup. Sunderland were close…
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talkSPORT’s man in the North East Graham Courtney claims Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is set for a spell in the stands following incident against Hull on Saturday. The Magpies chief immediately apologised for headbutting the Tigers’ David Meyler in their 4-1 victory at the KC Stadium. In ugly scenes the Toon Army clashed with the…
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Graham Courtney, talkSPORT’s man in the north east, reflects on Newcastle’s humiliating defeat to Tottenham. Alan Pardew’s slipped to a third successive heavy league loss as they were thumped 4-0 at St James’ Park. Speaking on the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast, Courtney claimed the Mapgies players appear to be preparing for their holidays already. “There…
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Graham Courtney, talkSPORT’s man in the north east, reflects on Newcastle’s defeat at home to Arsenal and Sunderland’s dramatic draw with Cardiff. Courtney claims Sunderland, having picked up four points from their last two games, are much improved under Gus Poyet but insists the Black Cats boss must replace Jozy Altidore after another ineffective display…
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Graham Courtney, talkSPORT’s man in the north east, says Sunderland are finally starting to believe in themselves under Gus Poyet and can start picking up results in the Premier League to move off the bottom of the table. The Black Cats stunned Chelsea at the Stadium of Light on Tuesday night with a thrilling extra-time…
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Graham Courtney, talkSPORT’s man in the north east, says he expects Sunderland to confirm the appointment of Gus Poyet as their new manager. The Uruguayan has been the frontrunner to succeed Paolo Di Canio since he was sacked a fortnight ago, and Courtney claims he has now reached an agreement to take charge. Speaking on…
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