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Buyers:
M alaysians
in Toon
BBC Radio Newcastle reported on Thursday evening that Newcastle United Managing Director, Derek Llambias, was showing
representatives of a Malaysian bidder round the club earlier in the day.
This is a new prospective buyer, so far unmentioned in press reports, and no
more is known about the consortium behind the bid.
More on this as we get it.
Championship:
More
live games
Following the BBC's announcement of live games, Sky have now confirmed that
they will show a trio of Newcastle matches in the opening weeks of the season,
against Reading and Leicester at home and Cardiff
away.
That means that the first
ten league games of 2009/10 line up as follows:
Sat 08.08.2009 West Brom (a) @ 5.30pm, BBC1
Sat 15.08.2009 Reading
(h) @ 5.20pm, SkySports
Wed 19.08.2009 Sheff Wed (h) @ 7.45pm, No TV
Sat 22.08.2009 Crystal Palace (a) 3pm, No TV
Mon 31.08.2009 Leicester (h) @ 7.45pm, SkySports
Sun 13.09.2009 Cardiff (a) 2.05pm, SkySports
Wed 16.09.2009 Blackpool (a) 7.45pm, No TV
Sat 19.09.2009 Plymouth (h) 3pm, No TV
Sat 26.09.2009 Ipswich (a) 5.30pm. BBC1
Wed 30.09.2009 QPR (h) 7.45pm, No TV
The Magpies will also be in League Cup Second Round action in the week
commencing
24.08.2009 and if they negotiate that, also in the Third round w/c 21.09.2009.
Note that the Leicester home game now falls on Bank Holiday Monday but has an
evening kickoff.
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PS: The BBC have the rights to show 10 live Championship games this season,
with Newcastle appearing in two of their opening four announced picks. Both
games will be streamed live online for UK-based viewers only, as will
all of the Championship goals.
That's the first time ever in the UK that domestic competitive Toon games are
available to watch live on the web. Legally, that is....
2009/10:
Pre-season
ticket news
Tickets are now on sale for all but two of Newcastle's six first team
pre-season games. Until Wed Jul 15th these can only be bought online
here,
but are on general sale. After that date, tickets will also be available by
phone.
The two exceptions are Huddersfield (pay on the night) and Utrecht (no ticket
details released)
Sat 11.07.2009 Shamrock Rovers (a) @ 3pm.
(Tallaght Stadium) Adults £13, Juniors (U14s) £4.25, Student (14-18) £8.50,
Over 65s £8.
The Irish
Independent newspaper report that United will use the Carton
House training facility in Maynooth (about 15 miles west of Dublin) from early July.
Sat 18.07.2009 Darlington (a) @ 12.30pm.
(Darlington Arena, DL2 1DL) Adults £10, Juniors £5.
Tue 21.07.2009 Huddersfield Town (a) @ 7.45pm.
(Galpharm Stadium, HD1 6PX) No advance sales, pay at the gate. Adults £15,
Juniors (U16) £5, Students £10, Over 60s £10.
Newcastle fans will be in the away section behind one goal (the Pink
Link Stand) while the ground will be three-sided for this game, with the behind the opposite goal closed.
Sun 26.07.2009 FC Utrecht (Netherlands) (a) 1.30pm BST. (Stadion Galgenwaard)
No ticket info announced - rumours persist that this game could be scrapped or
rescheduled due to the mackems playing in Amsterdam.
That fixture is also on the same day as SJP hosts the Sir
Bobby Robson Trophy charity match. Tickets are now on sale for that
@ £10 adults & £5 bairns via Ticketmaster online
here,
from NUFC online here
& via 0844 372 1892). Note that these are advance prices only
- spectators paying on the day will be charged more.
Wed 29.07.2009 Leeds United (h) @ 7.45pm
Adults £10, Juniors (U18s) £5, Students £7.50, Over 65s £7.50. For premium
seating areas: Adult £15 Juniors (U18S) £7.50, Students £10, Over 65s £10.
Level Seven areas and rear sections of Leazes and Gallowgate ends aren't on
sale.
Sun 02.08.2009 Dundee United (a) @ 3pm.
(Tannadice, DD3 7JW) Adults £12, Juniors (U18s)
£8, Over 60s £8.
Away supporters will
be housed in the Fair Play Stand, which adjoins the Main Stand (same place as
for our 1999 friendly there).
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Owner
windfall?
From the latest Readers Digest propaganda:
(Spotted by Alan Rising)
2009/10:
Villans
visit for
Academy opener
Details of Newcastle's 2009/10 fixtures in the U18 Premier Reserve League
have now been announced, with the young Magpies opening up with a home game
against Aston Villa on Saturday August 22nd (KO tbc).
U18 fixtures are online
here
Sale:
Here
we go again...
Hello darkness, my old friend.....the players returned to training on
Wednesday morning to be greeted by a small crowd of autograph hunters and
pressmen at Darsley Park.
Chris Hughton, Colin Calderwood, Paul Barron & Richard Money remain in
nominal charge of the team until further notice, with fitness coaches Mark
Hulse and Robbie Elliott working their notice - so we now have coaches
counting down the days to their departure, as well as players...
Our current squad (names in brackets are reserve
team players yet to make a senior appearance for
United):
Goalkeepers: Harper, Krul
(Forster, Soderberg)
Defenders: Beye, Coloccini, Enrique, Taylor*
(Kadar,
Lough, Morris, Tavernier, Tozer)
Midfielders: Barton, Butt, Guthrie, Nolan, R.Taylor
(Donaldson, Ferguson, Godsmark, Inman, Vuckic)
Strikers: Ameobi, Carroll, Smith, LuaLua, Martins*
(Baheng, Danquah,
Ranger, Zamblera)
* fitness tbc following recent injuries.
Still on holiday (post international duty):
Bassong, Geremi, Gutierrez, Xisco and Duff - the latter who spent his
Tuesday evening watching the opening leg of U2's World Tour in Barcelona.
Sporting "a dark tan", Duffer was "thrilled" to be there
and "partied the night away" with pals. Beats drinking on Osborne
Road...
Whether the players will be doing some limbo to get in shape remains to be
seen, but away from
the training pitch though, limbo is as good a description as any.
There's nothing new to report, with the BBC unable to add anything to their
earlier story of a Freddy Shepherd-led takeover and Sky filing the thinnest of
"progress" reports.
As and when there is something confirmed as happening then we'll report it -
but frankly trying to make sense of the ongoing machinations of the rumour mill
is now doing our heads in.
PS: Our reaction to the £60m Shepherd bid story:
The return of FS would surely be another backwards step if we're treated to more
embarrassing "Geordie Nation" utterances, exclusive Sky interviews
with Jim White, family members on the board, dubious agent involvement and local
car dealer hangers-on back in the Director's Box.
Mike Ashley & Co have been an unmitigated disaster but have we really been
beaten into submission to the extent that the man who bought Albert Luque and
Michael Owen (Graeme Souness insists he was a bystander in both deals) can
walk straight back in?
And we haven't even mentioned Toongate or the recent investigations into
transfer dealings....
This club has been without competent management at all levels for decades and
that needs to change. Now.
The Mail newspaper mentioned earlier in the month that Freddy and
his son Kenneth (now a licensed agent) had formed Triple S Sports and
Entertainment Group with Paul Stretford.
Quite how that would square with being the
owner of a football club is open to question.
Clarets
calling:
Eddie
exit confirmed
Newcastle defender David Edgar has now agreed a four year deal to join Premier League newcomers Burnley.
Sat 15.08.2009 Reading
(h) @ 5.20pm, SkySports
Wed 19.08.2009 Sheff Wed (h) @ 7.45pm, No TV
Sat 22.08.2009 Crystal Palace (a) 3pm, No TV
Mon 31.08.2009 Leicester (h) @ 7.45pm, SkySports
Sun 13.09.2009 Cardiff (a) 2.05pm, SkySports
Wed 16.09.2009 Blackpool (a) 7.45pm, No TV
Sat 19.09.2009 Plymouth (h) 3pm, No TV
The 22 year was a free agent and the Magpies will receive an unspecified amount in compensation, due to his age and the fact he came through Newcastle's Academy system.
That figure would be decided by a tribunal if the clubs were unable to reach
an agreement themselves.
Edgar's 23rd and final senior appearance (including 10 as sub) came in the
final game of last season - with a red card at Villa Park meaning that he'll
be suspended on the first day of this season, when Burnley face Stoke City.
2018/2022
Host City launch:
Bid
on the Tyne
This is the logo that's been created to
accompany the promotional push aimed at making NewcastleGateshead one of 15
selected host cities, in the event of England being selected as World Cup
Final hosts in 2018/2022.
A six month campaign will run ahead of December's host city selection by the
FA and fans are asked to register online and vote for their preferred host
city.
Visit www.england2018bid.com
or click on the image.
Fairs Cup giveaway:
Fairs
Cup comp winners
 Published
to mark the 40th anniversary of our Final win earlier this month, author Jim
Jeffrey has penned the book "Newcastle United: The 1968-69 Fairs Cup
Story".
Including detailed rundowns of each of the twelve games United played in
the pursuit of silverware that season, Bob Moncur & Jim Scott also provide
their recollections of those memorable ties.
The publishers Breedon have furnished us with copies of
the book (which retails @ £14.99) and we asked you to name the Hungarians who
knocked United out of the Fairs Cup in 1970. Virtually all of you knew it was Pecsi
Dozsa.
Winners:
Alan Macfarlane, Wrekenton
Paul & Linda Bryce, location tbc
David Spencer, London SE27
If you didn't win a copy, then The Back Page will
happily sell you one in
person at the shop or online here.
Toon
on stage:
You
really couldn't
make it up....
Following
a sold-out run there earlier in 2009, Newcastle's Live Theatre is currently
hosting an
updated version of "You Couldn't Make It Up".
Penned by father and son team Michael and Tom Chaplin (both season ticket
holders at SJP), "You Really Couldn't Make It Up" recounts
the story of Newcastle's season from hell through the eyes of four fans.
Actors play the parts of Alan Shearer, Kevin Keegan and Mike Ashley to great
effect, with razor-sharp observations and "insider knowledge" adding
to the authentic feel. And as further woes unfold at Gallowgate, scripts are
updated accordingly, making the production even more topical.
"You really..." runs at the Live Theatre on the Quayside
until Friday 10th July. For availability, call 0191 232
1232 or check online
here
Hit
the (Easter) Road:
Old
boy released
Former Newcastle winger Alan O'Brien has become a free agent, after
reaching agreement with Hibernian to tear up the remaining two years of his
contract.
The 24 year-old Republic of Ireland international winger moved to Easter Road
exactly two years ago following his release by Newcastle, but has failed to
make an impact in the SPL and constantly struggled for form and fitness.
PS: Midfielder James Marwood has turned up at pre -season training with
Carlisle United, following his release by Newcastle at the end of last season.
Supporters
gathering:
East
Yorkshire Mags
A new supporters club has been
founded to serve the needs of Magpie followers based in East Yorkshire.
Fans living in that area have created NUFC East Yorkshire. and hold meetings
at The Star Inn in Driffield on the first Tuesday of each month,
beginning @ 8pm on 7th July.
NUFC East Yorkshire can be found
online here
2009/10:
Season ticket update
Various queries have been received recently from season ticket holders -
we've tried to get answers from the club and their responses have been as
follows:
Three Year Season Ticket -
refund:
There are no grounds for any refund due to NUFC not increasing season
ticket prices for 2009/10. Three year season ticket holders signed up to
qualify for a price freeze for all three seasons.- One year season ticket
holders in 2009/10 are paying the same as them, but
there's no guarantee that will happen in season 2010/11.
Three Year Season Ticket -
cancellation:
Should a direct
debit supporter choose to cancel their direct debit commitment then no refund
of any over payment is permissible. However, any credit value,
following repayment of the difference between the 2008/09 standard price and
freeze price, will be held against the supporter record and can be used
as part payment towards any future season ticket purchase.
Away Season Ticket:
For those whose record makes them entitled, the offer of an away season
ticket is again being made - but there's no automatic renewal of this for
anyone who signed up in season 2008/09. Note that this remains an invitation
only scheme and supporters cannot ask to be included.
Free Cup Tickets
All previous offers have now all expired, with the exception of Platinum
Club bond holders, who continue to receive them in 2009/10. The scheme
available to Bar 1892 ticket holders in 2007 was for two seasons only.
As an aside, provision has been made for Level Seven not to be open for cup
games next season - unless demand requires. That means that anyone up there
wouldn't be able to buy their own seat for such games - and others in lower
sections of the Leazes Corner face being relocated from their seats as the
away fans will be housed there.
Family Section/Milburn Level Seven:
The family section has now been extended to include the whole of the
Milburn Level 7, but existing adult season tickets in that area can be renewed
at 2008/09 season prices. Supporters are not being forced to vacate their
seats, but don't benefit from the previously-announced additional price
reduction for 2009/10.
Some fans who have bought three year deals in this area are entitled to
direct debit reductions/refunds due to the revised £300 + £100 concession
price. Contact the club quoting membership numbers to confirm situation.
VAT Reduction:
The 2.5% reduction in VAT set nationally applies to the time of
purchase, which means that fans who signed up for the three year season ticket
scheme are not entitled to benefit from the reduction - this is the advice of
HM Revenue and Customs and is not specific to NUFC.
As the reduction isn't applicable to that set of season ticket holders, the
same logic has been applied for those supporters buying one year season tickets
for 2009/10.
New Season Ticket applications:
Anyone wishing to buy a new season ticket for 2009/10 can either
write to the club here
or call them when the general sale commences from around July 11th.
Season Ticket Form:
Adjusted prices were included on season ticket renewals for supporters
who now qualify for a concessionary as a result of the alteration of the age
limit for 16 to 18. However that was dependent on the date of birth for that
supporters having previously been registered with NUFC.
Anyone who is unsure of the price of their season ticket should call the club
on
0844 372 1892 or visit the box
office and quote their membership number.
Season Ticket cards:
For those supporters who are renewing, the season ticket cards for 2008/09
will be used once again. We're seeking clarification on this for those who
didn't retain them.
Season Ticket renewals:
The closing date for renewals of existing tickets
was Wednesday July 1st. Renew online
here.
Click here
for a 2009/10 SJP
seating plan. NB: L7H-L7K of the Sir John Hall
Stand is the away section.
12 months ago we wrote the
following, which still applies:
If anyone has any particular
grievance or issue then call the club on 0844 372 1892, attend the Box Office
in person or email them via custserv@nufc.co.uk
Current Box Office opening hours:
9am-5.30 Mon-Fri, 9am-3pm Sat, Closed Sun.
Should you remain dissatisfied
after that, then feel free to email us here and
we'll try and help out if at all possible.
All information presented is our understanding of the situation as it stands,
provided on a best endeavours basis. And just because we've written about it,
that doesn't mean that we're either in agreement with club ticket policy or are
in any position to change anything.
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1920
Laurie Nevins born Gateshead. (1940-47)
1939
Gordon Marshall born, Farnham, Surrey. (1963-68)
1959
Mirandinha born, Fortaleza, Brazil.
His scoring record wasn't bad in a rotten side and he did score
twice at Old Trafford and memorably at
Anfield, where he celebrated unashamedly in
front of the Kop. However, his greatest
moment was probably the time he kicked
then-Wimbledon goalkeeper Dave
Beasant up the arse then ran away....
1950 Jackie Milburn
made his World Cup Finals debut for England as Walter
Winterbottom reshuffled his team in the wake of the USA
defeat.