Monday, 6th August 2007:
Mackems To Sign Andy Cole?	Mon 06 Aug
First Michael Chopra ... now Andy Cole! Roy Keane is about to make an amazing bid to sign Andy Cole, according to reports.

Geremi To Wipe Away Sad Memories?	Mon 06 Aug
Bob Moncur picked up our last trophy in a stadium in far off Budapest back in June 1969, and how the Toon old boy has since said "I long for the day when someone else can pick up a trophy for Newcastle". Is that man Geremi?

Toon's New Frank Clark?	Mon 06 Aug
Newcastle's new signing Jose Enrique will wear the No 3 shirt - not the most glamorous I'll agree - but we once had Frank Clark ... and "Frank Clark na's me da" (as the terrace song goes).

Not In 'Europe' But At Least We're English!	Mon 06 Aug
UEFA president Michel Platini is concerned about the growing trend of foreign ownership in England, which is something that cannot be said about the Toon. We may not be in Europe this season, but at least we cannot be accused of being foreign.

Middlesbrough Happy To Sit In Newcastle's Shadow	Mon 06 Aug
I've heard of setting low standards, but I must admit I was rather shocked to hear that Gareth Southgate feels it was an "achievement" for Middlesbrough to come close to signing Alan Smith.

EXCLUSIVE - Baines No Everton Fan!	Mon 06 Aug
Leighton Baines is set to undergo a medical at Everton after Alan Irvine confirmed talks were progressing with the Wigan full-back. BUT ... what's this about him being a "life-long Everton fan"? We have the truth!

News On New Signings!	Mon 06 Aug
Alan Smith and Mark Viduka appeared in black and white for the first time yesterday and Sam Allardyce beamed when he said "I've had a fabulous week".

Dyer's Problems With Toon Army Are His Own Making	Mon 06 Aug
Where does Kieron Dyer go from here? Sam Allardyce, never a man to back away from a problem in his entire career, has told Dyer in simple words ... "get on with it!"

Newcastle Utd 1 Sampdoria 0	Mon 06 Aug
The final match for Big Sam to run the rule over his players before the real action starts next week, and (injuries apart) I think he will be happy at how the pre-season build up has gone.

Allardyce Tries To Defend The Undefendable	Mon 06 Aug
Sam Allardyce has defended the club's decision to block Kieron Dyer's move to West Ham after admitting the club "escalated" their valuation of the player.

'I Can Beat Shearer' Talk Is Music To Geordie Ears!	Mon 06 Aug
Alan Smith will never beat Alan Shearer's goalscoring record in a black and white shirt - FACT! But he can ... and will ... do something Shearer never did for Newcastle, bring home a trophy.

Everton Convinced They Can Scupper Toon Deal	Mon 06 Aug
Everton claim they are confident they will make progress in their chase for Wigan defender Leighton Baines in the next few days, with the knowledge the player is a "life-long Everton fan".

Ferguson Hopes Toon Target 'Turns Up'	Mon 06 Aug
Sam Allardyce target Gabriel Heinze is expected back at training today, but the 'want away' defender is prepared to take his club to court and Sir Alex Ferguson can only hope he turns up.

Toon Wait On Shay Given Scan	Mon 06 Aug
Shay Given was substituted in the 38th minute of the match against Samporia on Sunday, and he could be added to the growing list of injured players (which now totals TEN) in the week leading up to the new season.

Let's Forget About Newcastle So Long As Owen Is Fit For England	Mon 06 Aug
I am growing increasingly concerned about Michael Owen's lack of games for Newcastle, and the clamour to get him fit for England ... and I don't think I am the only one.

Now The Toon Are 'Skint' Perhaps We Can Forget Gudjohnsen	Mon 06 Aug
With the Sunday Express yesterday suggesting Newcastle United were in such a financial mess they have put Oba Martins up for sale, perhaps we can forget a move for Eidur Gudjohnsen.

Dyer Is NOT Going To Portsmouth!	Mon 06 Aug
The latest transfer rumour concerning Kieron Dyer is that he is heading to the south coast to join Pompey! If he does ... I will show my arse in Fenwick's window.


Previously:
Toon Beat Sampdoria 1-0	Sun 05 Aug
A 59th minute goal from Alan Smith, making his Newcastle debut, won the game for the Magpies as they entertained Italian giants Sampdoria in a pre-season friendly at St James' Park.

Sam Backs His Board Despite His Frustration	Sun 05 Aug
Sam Allardyce put a brave face on the Kieron Dyer transfer ... or lack of it ... by saying he has full faith in the Newcastle board.

Tractor Boys Gutted As Toon Pull The Plug	Sun 05 Aug
Ipswich Town have missed out on a Newcastle pay-out now that Newcastle have pulled the plug on Kieron Dyer's move to West Ham.

Sunday Express Article - Utter Rubbish!	Sun 05 Aug
The Sunday newspapers have been on form today, with the Sunday Express (who actually call themselves "the world's greatest newspaper) leading the bullshit, suggesting Oba Martins is set to be sold!

New Season - BRING IT ON!	Sun 05 Aug
There is a buzz of excitement many of us have not experienced since Keegan-mania back in 1993. And the Toon Army is up for it. Taken from out message board today ...

Dalglish Has Little Faith In Toon Revival	Sun 05 Aug
Kenny Dalglish, the man who we remember most fondly in Geordieland (errrr ... that was a joke by the way), has tipped West Ham, Everton, Blackburn and Portsmouth all to finish ahead of Newcastle this season.

Dear Me - They Hold A Grudge In Sheffield!	Sun 05 Aug
We have reported throughout the summer on Sheffield United's amazing quest to be re-instated into the Premiership following their relegation last term. They have hounded West Ham into the ground!

Toon To Sign 'Injured' Player?	Sun 05 Aug
There was mystery at Elland Road yesterday as Wigan faced crisis club Leeds United in a pre-season friendly. If Newcastle went for a final look at transfer target Leighton Baines, they made a wasted journey.