Newcastle United archives

Newcastle have been hit with a blow on the injury front as star man Andy Carroll looks set to miss the next two matches.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been tipped to make a January move for out-of-favour Spurs striker Robbie Keane.

Reports claim Newcastle have begun negotiations with Hatem Ben Arfa over a permanent switch to St James' Park.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has declared he has the backing of the board and is seeking to strengthen in the January transfer window.

Alan Pardew says he has held talks with Andy Carroll about his future at Newcastle and is convinced he wants to stay on Tyneside.

Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor has committed his future to the club by signing a five-and-a-half-year deal at St James' Park.

Alan Pardew says he will not drop goalkeeper Tim Krul in favour of recalling Steve Harper against Tottenham, despite his mistake.

Newcastle have received a huge boost with the news defender Steven Taylor has signed a new five-and-a-half-year contract.

Manchester City manager Roberto Mancini has admitted he is an admirer of Andy Carroll and says he would like to sign him.

Alan Pardew says Newcastle should not give up hope of a top-four finish in the future, but insists they have to build a deep squad.

Sol Campbell will be fit to feature for Newcastle's clash with Man City, while Fabricio Coloccini and Mike Williamson also return.

Watford boss Malky Mackay says he is flattered to be linked with the Newcastle assistant managers job but is content at Vicarage Road.

Joey Barton has laughed off talk of a move to West Ham and says he is willing to spend the rest of his career at Newcastle.

Steve Taylor has revealed that he is close to agreeing a new deal with Newcastle, after holding talks with Alan Pardew.

Alan Pardew claims he will not be selling any of his big-name stars during January and hinted there may not be any incomings.

Reports have emerged that Newcastle are prepared to sell midfielder Joey Barton for just £1.5million in the January transfer window.

Hatem Ben Arfa is making good progress as he continues to recover from a broken leg and could return to action in February.

Alan Pardew says he will try and keep alive Newcastle's tradition of attacking football but adds he isn't afraid to win ugly if needed.

Alan Pardew has warned potential suitors of Andy Carroll not to bother ringing Newcastle as there is no way they will sell him.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has revealed his desire to keep Steven Taylor and he is hopeful the defender will sign a new contract.

Alan Pardew has refused to set Newcastle a points target this season but is confident he can keep the Magpies in the Premier League.

Alan Pardew has ruled out making wholesale changes to his Newcastle side and believes his current squad just needs tweaking.

Newcastle have been handed a defensive boost with the news Fabricio Coloccini and Mike Williamson are back to face Birmingham.

Major investors in Qatar could be ready to launch a takeover bid to buy out unpopular Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley.

Alan Pardew has been tipped to succeed as Newcastle manager by Sunderland striker Darren Bent who worked with him at Charlton.

Alan Pardew is set to battle on to lure Chris Powell from Leicester City with the offer of a place on the Newcastle coaching staff.

Everton boss David Moyes is keeping close tabs on the situation regarding Newcastle defender Steven Taylor at St James' Park.

Alan Pardew hopes to appoint an assistant manager this week, with Ray Lewington tipped to take up the role.

Andy Carroll insists that he still wants to remain a Newcastle player, despite last week's sacking of Chris Hughton.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has backed new boss Alan Pardew and thinks he made "wise" decisions during the win over Liverpool.

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has revealed his intention to retain the services of Joey Barton and Hatem Ben Arfa.

Alan Pardew claims he did not agree to become Newcastle boss before Chris Hughton was dismissed.

Alan Pardew has made keeping Andy Carroll at Newcastle his highest priority as he looks to quell speculation the striker will leave.

Alan Pardew is hoping to have Joey Barton, Danny Guthrie and Kevin Nolan available for his first game in charge against Liverpool.

Alan Pardew insists he is ready for a tough job as the new Newcastle United manager and that keeping Andy Carroll is his top priority.

Newcastle United have confirmed Alan Pardew has signed a five-and-a-half-year deal to become the club's new manager.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has been linked with a big-money move to Chelsea in the January transfer window.

Jose Enrique believes it will be a "joke" if the Newcastle don't recruit a big name to replace Chris Hughton, who was axed on Monday.

Former West Ham and Southampton boss Alan Pardew is the favourite to take over at St James' Park after Chris Hughton's sacking.

Alan Shearer says he will not become the next Newcastle manager as Alan Pardew remains the favourite to take over at St James' Park.

Newcastle legend Alan Shearer is adamant he will not become the club's next manager despite reports he was keen to return.

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has stressed his commitment to the club in the wake of Chris Hughton's sacking as manager.

Kevin Nolan has admitted the whole squad are "shocked" and "upset" by Newcastle's decision to axe Chris Hughton as manager.

After weeks of speculation, Newcastle have sacked manager Chris Hughton following Sunday's 3-1 defeat at West Brom.

Newcastle could have Dan Gosling back in their squad next month, with the ex-Everton man due to return to training in two weeks.

Chris Hughton insists he is not concerned about his contract talks and just wants to concentrate on Newcastle team affairs for now.

Newcastle have been boosted by the news Mike Williamson and Nile Ranger have signed new five-and-a-half-year contracts.

Chris Hughton has welcomed the return of Joey Barton from his ban and hopes he can recapture the form he showed before his suspension.

Alan Smith is believed to have rubbished transfer speculation linking him with a January move and wants to stay at Newcastle.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has dismissed speculation linking him with a move for Middlesbrough defender David Wheater.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton has revealed he has no plans to add to his squad or allow any of his players to move on in January.

Newcastle have moved to tie defender Steven Taylor down to a new deal, with his current contract set to end in June.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is reportedly keen to snap up Middlesbrough defender David Wheater on a free transfer in the summer.