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Brighton knocked out of promotion playoffs

2013-05-13T20:53:32Z

Brighton knocked out of promotion playoffs

Brighton 0-2 Crystal Palace (0-2 agg)

So, we'll just have to go back to dreading getting Brighton again in the FA Cup draw instead of worrying about playing them twice a season in the league.

Super Mac Spitting Fire, As The Kids Would Say

2013-05-08T23:15:11Z

Super Mac Spitting Fire, As The Kids Would Say

Malcolm MacDonald has told Sky Sports Tyne and Wear exactly what is up when it comes to Newcastle United... and I, for one, agree with him utterly and completely.

Was Papiss Cisse's shot over the line?

2013-05-04T19:50:22Z

Papiss Cisse's shot in the 21st minute against West Ham United was cleared off the line by Winston Reid, and the match ended 0-0. Did the ball go all the way over the line? This appears to be the best view we have (H/T to /r/nufc).

Cisse and Girlfriend Get the Racist Treatment

2013-04-26T16:24:59Z

Cisse and Girlfriend Get the Racist Treatment

I just saw this in an article that came out the other day on ESPN, but this goes back even further. Apparently some bigoted groups attacked Cisse's girlfriend Rachelle Graham on a website, disparaging her charity efforts because she's in a mixed-race couple. Disgusting, really, but I thought we all should know.

Martinez continues McManaman excuses tour

2013-04-25T13:17:26Z

Martinez continues McManaman excuses tour

Roberto Martinez is at pains to point out there's no comparison between Luis Suarez and Callum McManaman.

NUFC Back In For Loic Remy

2013-04-10T15:31:34Z

NUFC Back In For Loic Remy

It's buried in what basically amounts to a daily news roundup, but apparently the Metro (a Newcastle-area publication or a London publication? I don't know) is reporting that Alan Pardew still wants Loic Remy, who is expected to be worth 8 million pounds in the mass relegation exodus from QPR

Steve Harper being shoved out the door

2013-03-26T03:33:00Z

Steve Harper being shoved out the door

A sad end for a man who's been with the club while a dozen managers have come and gone.

Haidara Avoids Significant Injury

2013-03-22T13:30:32Z

Haidara Avoids Significant Injury

Massadio Haidara escapes both significant bone and ligament damage from Callum McManaman's dangerous tackle and could be fit to play again in early April.