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The Special(-ish) One and NUFC

Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has revealed during an interview with The Chronicle that he has lifted several managerial techniques from Jose Mourinho (who himself learned a great deal from his time with Toon legend Sir Bobby Robson)

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Is Papiss Cisse in a self-induced funk?

One of our Senegalese strikers has given me cause for concern... but maybe not the one you think. A quote from Alan Pardew today has given reason to stop and re-examine a seemingly harmless preseason happening.

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Let Us All Praise Mike Ashley For Not Selling Players

Should Newcastle United supporters really be expected to be thankful to Mike Ashley for his position of not selling during the window, or can there be a sterner test used to evaluate his performance this past summer?

What Place Does Loyalty Have in the Transfer Market? The Case of Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa

Newcastle target Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa recently made comments to the media stating that Newcastle would be a nice stepping stone for him to bigger clubs. Should this kind of frank talk be a turn-off for clubs pursuing his signature?

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Is There Any Real Reason For Mike Ashley To Buy In This Transfer Window? A 2-Deep Look At NUFC's Roster

Newcastle are dragging their feet in the transfer market yet again. Is there any real impetus for Mike Ashley to buy? Looking at two formations in 2-deep, perhaps not.

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So You've Kept Demba Ba: Unrealities And What's Next

The Demba Ba Countdown Clock has hit zero and the alleged £7m escape clause has closed. Did it really exist? We speculate about this and how Newcastle United move forward in a world that for now includes Demba Ba in the black and white.

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An Audit Of My Feelings Relative To Two Current Stories

I'm always being pestered to talk about my feelings. Now (and without the help of logic juice) I'm sharing some of my feelings about prominent stories around Newcastle United.

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My Favorite Newcastle United Highlight

When it comes to watching football, we live in a truly magical time. It's not ideal, obviously. Presumably, this post, sponsored as it is by Samsung, is meant to get you imagining what it might be...

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Newcastle Need Another Striker - Why A Demba Ba Replacement Simply Isn't Enough

All of the transfer rumors connecting Newcastle to strikers list them as "Demba Ba replacements." NUFC need another forward even if Ba stays; here's why.

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Not A Paper Tiger: An End of Season's Eve Retrospective on Newcastle United's Fantastic Season

On May 2, 2012, Newcastle United sat 5th in the table, and though they were already guaranteed European football, an important mid-week clash with 6th place Chelsea loomed on the horizon. ...

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