Wednesday, 4th July 2007:
Big Sam Will Get 5 Years - Only If He Produces!	Wed 04 Jul
Sam Allardyce says he needs time to bring success to the club after a 38-year wait for a trophy, and time is what he will get ... but ONLY if he heads the Toon in the right direction.

Allardyce Is Making A Noose For Himself	Wed 04 Jul
I can let you into a little secret (from our contacts inside SJP) Sam Allardyce has ONE season to prove he is the man for the Newcastle job. And his talk of "give me five years to get Newcastle into the top six" could have shortened it!

Five Years For Success? Roeder Blasts Back!	Wed 04 Jul
I have to agree with Glenn Roeder, when new Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce said he needs FIVE YEARS for success, I thought I'd realise my worst fears and die before I'd ever see Newcastle win anything!

Another Dummy Comes Bouncing Over The Reebok Fence	Wed 04 Jul
They can be very "touchy" in Bolton. As we found out the year they opened the new stadium and one fanzine called it "The Reebok Experience", to which we replied "it looks like Thunderbird 2 ... only smaller".

The Verdict On United - You're Relegated!	Wed 04 Jul
As if we expected any other verdict ... Sheffield United have lost their legal battle against relegation from the Premier League ... and thank the Lord THAT is out of the way!

Where Is Sam's Bag Of Cash?	Wed 04 Jul
Sam Allardyce is well known for building a team out of plastic cups and cornflakes boxes, simply because he had no money to spend at Bolton. But we expected the money to flow this summer ... and guess what?

Geremi Missing From Austrian Training Camp	Wed 04 Jul
Geremi is Sam Allardyce's fourth summer signing and, although he will not join up with the rest of the squad for their pre-season training camp in Austria, he is looking forward to getting to work.

Babayaro Is Staying Whether Sam Likes It Or Not	Wed 04 Jul
Sam Allardyce was again the St James' Park 'PR' man yesterday, making all the right noises as he tries to solve the problem called ... Celestine Babayaro.


Previously:
Barton Knows The Score With Big Sam	Tue 03 Jul
Sir Bobby Robson had an amazing knack of handling "problem players" like Craig Bellamy and Laurent Robert, knowing how to get the best out of them. Something Graeme Souness and Glenn Roeder failed BIG TIME!

Geremi Signs For The Toon	Tue 03 Jul
As we reported yesterday, Sam Allardyce has added another player to his list of transfers this summer. He has completed the signing of Cameroon World Cup star Geremi.

Toon Midfielder Hands In Transfer Request	Tue 03 Jul
It's the all to regular theme at St James' Park ... as most other Premiership clubs ... we produce the youngsters of the future, only to see them move on because they want first team football.

Gudjohnsen Happy To Sit Tight At Barca	Tue 03 Jul
Thierry Henry's arrival at Nou Camp hasn't dented Newcastle target Eidur Gudjohnsen's Barcelona ambitions one bit. He says he is determined to fight for his place.

Judgement Day For United	Tue 03 Jul
Saturday 22nd September 2007 we expect the visit of West Ham United to St James' Park ... BUT we find out today if that will change.

Ex-Toon Midfielder Set For Birmingham	Tue 03 Jul
Ex-Newcastle midfielder Amady Faye could become Birmingham manager Steve Bruce's fifth summer signing after being given the green light he can leave The Valley.

Dutch Striker Moves On But Not To Tyneside	Tue 03 Jul
As we reported yesterday (and can confirm today) ... Maceo Rigters has snubbed the advances of Newcastle United and moved to Ewood Park.

Toon Army Chance Of A Lifetime	Tue 03 Jul
The Black And White reunion. A once in a lifetime opportunity for Newcastle United fans to pay homage to some black and white heroes and legends.

Smith Had Better Wise Up ... He's On His Way	Tue 03 Jul
The latest on that supposed Manchester United offer of Alan Smith and £4m for Michael Owen. The Mancs have yet to sign the striker Sir Alex Ferguson has as his "number one priority" and Smith sees that as a good sign.

Owen Will Decide When First Offer Comes In	Mon 02 Jul
There has been so much talk this morning about Sam Allardyce saying Michael Owen is "100% certain to be at Newcastle for the opening game of the season". So be it, but we haven't had an offer yet. And when we DO ...

Geremi Snubs Brum For Geordieland	Mon 02 Jul
Chelsea utility man Geremi is expected to turn down Aston Villa and become Sam Allardyce's fourth summer signing later today.

Toon Pay £38.4 Million For Owen!	Mon 02 Jul
It is getting CRAZY! Atletico Madrid striker Fernando Torres could end up costing Liverpool £58million, while Alan Shearer was not kidding when he said Michael Owen "owes Newcastle big time!"

Dutch Star Set To Turn Down Newcastle	Mon 02 Jul
Maceo Rigters looks to be at the centre of a four-way battle for his services with Celtic, Blackburn, Newcastle and Norwich all interested. But reports from Holland suggest the competition for a first team place at Newcastle will rule them out.

Newcastle 7/1 To Make Champions League	Mon 02 Jul
Although Newcastle are between 200/1 and 250/1 to win the Premiership (depending which bookies you visit), they could be a good bet to get into the top four ... with odds of 7/1.

'London Calling' For Dyer	Mon 02 Jul
Tottenham have been 'testing the water' with Kieron Dyer for some time, but if Glenn Roeder was starting to think of the "£ signs" and what he could do with the money ... Sam Allardyce says he wants the England international here.

Beckham Better Off At The Toon?	Mon 02 Jul
We laughed off reports that David Beckham was heading to St James' Park in the fall ... having already signed a $1m a week deal with Major League Soccer team Los Angeles Galaxy. BUT ... Big Sam said it could be possible!

AC Milan In The Frame For Toon Target	Sun 01 Jul
Newcastle will resume talks with Barcelona over their move for Brazilian defender Edmilson on Monday, but suddenly European champions AC Milan have shown an interest, and that is one BIG spanner in the works for Sam.