Newcastle United need to have an intense winning mentality next season if they are to improve on the fifth place finish that they achieved last season according to defender Mike Williamson.
Expert view – England
It’s most perturbing to be a Englishman this summer. After years of watching teams packed with dormant talent performing wildly below their potential, I don’t really know what to make of this lot.
They’re not really very good at football, but they do seem to try hard and that’s all I’ve ever asked as a supporter. It’s actually a lot like watching Leyton Orient, this.
CAN WE REPEAT SUCCESS
Newcastle United captain Fabricio Coloccini has said that he is hoping that the club can replicate the success they have had the last season in the next season as well. It has been a tremendous season for Newcastle United, as they very nearly secured a place in the top four.
It would have been unthinkable a few seasons ago when they were relegated to the Championship. However, diligent transfer policy coupled with a great manager has transformed their fortunes in recent times. The arrival of Cisse in the January transfer window almost propelled them to the top four finish.
NEWCASTLE NEED TO REGROUP
Newcastle United defender Danny Simpson has said that the club should be quickly recover from their 4-0 thrashing at the hands of Wigan Athletic during the weekend in order to realise their hopes of qualifying for the Champions League next season.
TIOTE WANTS TO STAY
Newcastle United midfielder Cheik Tiote has said that he is very much enjoying his life at Newcastle United and would not be interested in a move in the summer.
Chelsea have been showing a lot of interest in signing the midfielder for more than a year now, and it is thought that they will be coming in with a concrete bid in the summer.
TAYLOR GETS LONG-TERM DEAL
Newcastle United have announced that midfielder Ryan Taylor has agreed an extension to his current deal. Ryan Taylor has now signed a new contract that will see his stay at the Tyneside extended by two years.
This comes as a welcome news for both Newcastle United fans and manager Alan Pardew, who has shown a lot of belief in the player.
SIMPSON CONFIDENT AHEAD OF ARSENAL CLASH
Newcastle United’s Danny Simpson said that he is extremely confident that Newcastle United can achieve a positive result against Arsenal on Monday night.
Newcastle United will be travelling to the Emirates stadium for the Monday night match with Arsenal.
GOLD REVEALS DEMBA CLAUSE
West Ham United co-owner David Sullivan has made a sensational claim that former West Ham United striker and current Newcastle United leading goal scorer Demba Ba has released clause in his contract of just around £ 7 million.
There have been many rumours circulating in the world of football that Demba Ba has only a £ 7 million release clause.
DEMBA STAYING IN NEWCASTLE
Newcastle United striker Demba Ba has said that he is not looking to leave the north-east club at this moment and has laughed off any rumours suggesting that he might move soon.
Demba Ba arrived on a free transfer from West Ham United in the summer, and he has been one of the best signings of the summer.
NEWCASTLE SPONSORED BY VIRGIN
Newcastle United have agreed to a £ 20 million shirt sponsorship deal with Virgin Money for a period believed to be around two years, after a breakthrough in the contract negotiations between the two parties.
Newcastle and Virgin had been locked in contract talks for weeks before the owner of Virgin Sir Richard Branson agreed to bail out cash-stricken Newcastle based bank Northern Rock and buy all the shares.