A missed penalty by striker Ryan Donaldson capped a disappointing night for United as a strong Middlesbrough side deservedly took all three points in the Tyne-Tees derby.

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Newcastle’s Academy side’s winless run continued on Saturday as superior finishing from the visitors proved the difference in an entertaining game at Little Benton. (more…)

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Since Mike Ashley took full control of Newcastle United in June, some people here at Newcastle-Online have gone about forging a mutually beneficial relationship with the football club, something which was sadly lacking during the previous regime. Ourselves, NUFC.com and other fanzines like True Faith and The Mag have recognised the importance of good relations with the club for a long while now and finally, under the new owner, the people that matter have begun to respond.

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Michael Owen and Obafemi Martins scored impressive goals to seal Newcastle’s passage into the next round in what turned out to be a relatively comfortable night on Tyneside. New signings Cacapa and Enrique impressed, and confidence in the team must surely be rising.

What were your thoughts on the game? How will Newcastle do in the tournament? What of the new signings? How did Barnsley do? Who should start up front for the next game? Have Your Say!

Newcastle United were held to a goalless draw by Aston Villa in their first home match of the season on a rain-soaked afternoon at St James’ Park.

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Two first half goals from forgotten man Albert Luque helped Newcastle United to victory over Scottish Champions Celtic in Sam Allardyce’s first home match in charge of the club.

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After guiding the club to safety with one game of his Caretaker reign to spare last season, Lawrie Sanchez landed the Fulham job on a full time basis, and the former Northern Ireland manager has already begun a major overhaul of his squad in an attempt to avoid another relegation battle.

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Sam Allardyce’s first game in charge of Newcastle United ended in a 3-1 victory away at Vicorage Road to Hartlepool United. James Brown opened the scoring for the Pools before his goal was cancelled out by Shola Ameobi who scored his first of two on the night. This was followed by a Michael Owen’s only goal of the game to take Newcastle ahead and then rounded off by Ameobi’s second to bring a successful second half to a close.

As always we want YOUR views on the match! For those of you that managed to tune into the game or even went, how do you feel United played? Did the Pools give them a run for their money? What about Rozenhal and Barton, did they deliver the goods on their first team debuts? Tell us this and more using the comments function below.

This afternoon’s Evening Chronicle is leading with the story that new Newcastle owner Mike Ashley has requested that all members of the current United board resign from their positions.

The English billionaire has begun his review of the club and believes that the boardroom is the first place that is in dire need of changes. With this in mind, it is reported he intends to get rid of the current board and replace them with his own people.

Whether this club shake-up involves current Chairman Freddy Shepherd is yet to be seen but things should become much clearer in the coming days.

A ’source’ close to the Sports World owener told the local paper:

“This is all part of Mr Ashley’s strategic review of Newcastle United.

“This is the first phase that will result in boardroom changes.

“It is all about getting his own people in there, people he knows and trusts with whom he has worked for many years.

“Now that he is the majority shareholder he has the power to do that.”

“These changes will give Mr Ashley a better feel for the business and help him to make it better and shape and develop it.”

So what are your thoughts on this? Is this exactly what the club needs? Do you trust Ashley to do what is right? Should Freddy Shepherd remain as chairman?

Give us all these answers and more, we want to hear from YOU.

With news reaching us today that England legend Sir Bobby Robson has contracted cancer for the fifth time and with all the doom and gloom surrounding Newcastle at the moment, we thought it best to relive some of the better moments in United’s recent history.

That’s why we want to hear from YOU! We want to know your favourite moments under Sir Bobby’s reign as Toon manager (1999-2004). Was your favourite moment when the Magpies were top of the table at Christmas? What about the 2-2 draw in Milan? Hows about the return to Champions League football? If you’ve got a special moment to share about Sir Bobby along with a get well soon wish then please, Have Your Say.

All the best Sir Bobby, we’re all thinking of you.

With Big Sam Allardyce being linked with Glenn Roeder’s job here at United on a daily basis by all and sundry, we thought we’d get YOUR views on the matter so use the poll to your right to vote on the topic and of course, write in using the comment form to share your views and have your say.

Outplayed, outclassed and outfought; Newcastle United crashed and burned again at Reading on Monday night as they conceded defeat in a game that they could again have easily won by half time.

The biggest news was the return to the starting lineup of Michael Owen who played the full 95 minutes due to the injuries of Antoine Sibierski (suspected broken arm) and Emre (ankle injury) in the second half.

What are your views on the game? Who played well? who didn’t? Should Roeder still be manager in the morning? Is Owen the answer to our problems? What about Ameobi? Give us all your views and more; we want to hear from you.

The Boxing Day blues continued for Newcastle yesterday as they fell 2-1 at the Reebok Stadium against Bolton Wanderers. Kieron Dyer gave Newcastle an early lead and the Magpies were in cruise control. However Peter Ramage headed past Pavel Srnicek after 26 minutes to hand Bolton a lifeline. That mistake proved the turning point in the game as Anelka went on to score the winner early in the 2nd half denying the Toon of all 3 points.

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United were quick off the mark yesterday, with goals from Kieron Dyer and Obafemi Martins putting us 2 ahead within 7 minutes. Danny Murphy’s fluke goal reduced the arrears but captain Scott Parker headed home to restore the 2-goal cushion which we held to the end for an impressive victory against a very poor Tottenham side.

What do you think about the match? Can we continue our good form over a difficult looking Christmas period? Who stood out yesterday? Should I stick money on Martins to be the Premiership’s top scorer? Write in and have your say.

Newcastle made it 3 wins from 3 in the Premiership yesterday afternoon with a stunning 3-1 win over Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park pushing us onto 19 points for the season and importantly, away from the drop zone.

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