Newcastle United: May 2009 Archives

Mike Ashley has decided to put Newcastle up for sale once again and says he would like to sell up 'as soon as I can'.

Joey Barton's agent says the midfielder does not want to leave Newcastle and hopes to see out his contract at the club.

Jose Enrique has become the latest Newcastle player to commit his future to the club despite relegation from the Premier League.

Obafemi Martins has been ruled out for six weeks because of groin surgery which could leave him in limbo at St James' Park.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has been given permission to talk to Sunderland but he is now being linked with Newcastle.

Newcastle will demand £15m for Sebastian Bassong if they fail to persuade the defender to stay on, according to reports.

Defender Steven Taylor has urged Alan Shearer to sign the four-year contract offer believed to be on the table at St James' Park.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has said sorry to the Magpies fans for the mistakes which led to relegation from the Premier League.

Alan Shearer is in a second day of talks with the Newcastle owners and is believed to be close to agreeing a four-year contract.

Former Newcastle United chairman Sir John Hall has blasted the current regime at St James' Park and called the playing staff 'rubbish'.

Alan Shearer is set for talks today with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley about becoming the permanent manager at St James' Park.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will meet Alan Shearer this week to discuss the way forward following relegation from the Premier League.

Defender Madjid Bougherra has no interest in joining Marseille or Newcastle after clinching the SPL title with Rangers.

Alan Shearer insists he has not been offered the Newcastle manager's job on a permanent basis after the end of his eight-game deal.

Newcastle are relegated from the Premier League after an own goal from the unfortunate Damien Duff handed Aston Villa a 1-0 victory.

First-choice right-back Habib Beye has a hamstring injury and will miss injury-hit Newcastle's crunch trip to Aston Villa.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer insists that his beloved club will ensure its Premier League survival this weekend.

Alan Shearer says he is 'totally convinced' Newcastle will stay in the Premier League ahead of the final-day clash at Aston Villa.

Newcastle assistant boss Iain Dowie does not expect Alan Shearer to stay at the club beyond the end of his deal on Monday.

Defender Sebastian Bassong has no intention of staying at Newcastle if they are relegated but has played down links with Arsenal.

Newcastle are hoping to have key striker Michael Owen fit for their relegation must-win game at Aston Villa on Sunday.

Newcastle are hopeful that striker Michael Owen and left-back Jose Enrique can prove their fitness for Sunday's game at Aston Villa.

Iain Dowie has warned Newcastle fans that Alan Shearer has not decided if he will take on the manager's job beyond this season.

Newcastle have lost their appeal against Sebastien Bassong's red card against Fulham and he will miss Sunday's trip to Aston Villa.

Former chairman Freddy Shepherd has put the blame for Newcastle's demise this season firmly at the door of current owner Mike Ashley.

Owner Mike Ashley will reportedly put every Newcastle player up for sale if the club is relegated to the Championship on Sunday.

Newcastle will be anxiously waiting to see if their appeal against Sebastien Bassong's red card against Fulham is successful.

Reports suggest Bolton boss Gary Megson is set to reignite his interest in Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton.

Michael Owen looks like he could have played his final game for Newcastle as a groin strain is set to rule him out at Aston Villa.

Alan Shearer says Newcastle cannot give up on Premier League survival and predicts their will be 'a twist and a turn' next Sunday.

A "bitterly disappointed" Alan Shearer criticised Howard Webb over a goal he disallowed to leave Newcastle on the brink of relegation.

Ten-man Newcastle slipped back into the relegation zone after being defeated by Fulham, who continue their push for Europe.

Jose Enrique will miss Saturday's crucial Premier League clash with Fulham and Alan Smith is only 50-50 to play at St James' Park.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer says the Michael Owen retirement rumours are "totally ludicrous and totally untrue".

Newcastle are being linked with a £6m raid on Wigan for versatile centre-half or midfielder Paul Scharner.

Peter Lovenkrands is eyeing a new deal at Newcastle but the forward admits his future is in the balance.

Peter Lovenkrands has called on his Newcastle team-mates to emulate the Middlesbrough display against Fulham as they look to survive.

Mark Viduka has revealed that he would love to stay on at Newcastle as long as Alan Shearer remains in charge beyond this season.

Alan Shearer says one more win could be enough to secure Newcastle's place in the Premiership and is delighted it's in their own hands.

Mark Viduka says Alan Shearer is the man to lead Newcastle into the future and hopes he stays on a permanent basis.

Alan Shearer's first win in charge of Newcastle lifts them out of the relegation zone as Middlesbrough now look all but relegated.

Former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is being linked with a sensational buy-out of the club from the unpopular Mike Ashley.

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor could return from an ankle problem for the must-win clash with Middlesbrough to boost the Magpies.

Alan Shearer is hoping Bolton and Stoke can do his Newcastle side a big favour before Monday's massive North-East derby against Boro.

Bolton boss Gary Megson has hinted he could make another bid for Newcastle's Joey Barton, who is also being linked with Blackburn.

Newcastle defender Habib Beye says the club's players have a 'responsibility' to beat Middlesbrough and they must avoid relegation.

Alan Shearer has described Newcastle's relegation showdown with Middlesbrough on Monday as 'the biggest game of his career'.

Alan Shearer wants to draw a line under the Joey Barton controversy amid reports the midfielder will not play for Newcastle again.

Newcastle keeper Steve Harper says Alan Shearer is running a tight ship and he likes the discipline that the new boss has introduced.

Newcastle's internal disciplinary action against Joey Barton isn't directly related to his latest red card, which brings a 3-match ban.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer admits his side were lucky to only lose 3-0 at Liverpool on Sunday.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer admits the Magpies must beat Middlesbrough next Monday if they are to avoid relegation.

Liverpool kept up the pressure on Manchester United at the top of the Premiership following Sunday's 3-0 win over Newcastle.

Rafa Benitez has played down speculation linking Newcastle striker Michael Owen with a return to Liverpool in the summer.

Talented Norwegian winger Erik Huseklepp has been linked with a summer move to Newcastle United.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer is without defenders Jose Enrique and Steven Taylor for Sunday's crunch trip to title-chasing Liverpool.

Mike Ashley has decided to put Newcastle up for sale once again and says he would like to sell up 'as soon as I can'.

Joey Barton's agent says the midfielder does not want to leave Newcastle and hopes to see out his contract at the club.

Jose Enrique has become the latest Newcastle player to commit his future to the club despite relegation from the Premier League.

Obafemi Martins has been ruled out for six weeks because of groin surgery which could leave him in limbo at St James' Park.

Wigan boss Steve Bruce has been given permission to talk to Sunderland but he is now being linked with Newcastle.

Newcastle will demand £15m for Sebastian Bassong if they fail to persuade the defender to stay on, according to reports.

Defender Steven Taylor has urged Alan Shearer to sign the four-year contract offer believed to be on the table at St James' Park.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has said sorry to the Magpies fans for the mistakes which led to relegation from the Premier League.

Alan Shearer is in a second day of talks with the Newcastle owners and is believed to be close to agreeing a four-year contract.

Former Newcastle United chairman Sir John Hall has blasted the current regime at St James' Park and called the playing staff 'rubbish'.

Alan Shearer is set for talks today with Newcastle owner Mike Ashley about becoming the permanent manager at St James' Park.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley will meet Alan Shearer this week to discuss the way forward following relegation from the Premier League.

Defender Madjid Bougherra has no interest in joining Marseille or Newcastle after clinching the SPL title with Rangers.

Alan Shearer insists he has not been offered the Newcastle manager's job on a permanent basis after the end of his eight-game deal.

Newcastle are relegated from the Premier League after an own goal from the unfortunate Damien Duff handed Aston Villa a 1-0 victory.

First-choice right-back Habib Beye has a hamstring injury and will miss injury-hit Newcastle's crunch trip to Aston Villa.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer insists that his beloved club will ensure its Premier League survival this weekend.

Alan Shearer says he is 'totally convinced' Newcastle will stay in the Premier League ahead of the final-day clash at Aston Villa.

Newcastle assistant boss Iain Dowie does not expect Alan Shearer to stay at the club beyond the end of his deal on Monday.

Defender Sebastian Bassong has no intention of staying at Newcastle if they are relegated but has played down links with Arsenal.