Newcastle United have lost a High Court challenge over the seizure of documents by tax officials investigating the financial affairs of several football clubs.

No reasonable grounds exist for believing Newcastle United FC engaged in a suspected tax fraud, two High Court judges have been told.

Newcastle winger Jonas Gutierrez has been offered messages of support from former team-mates and supporters groups after revealing he is having treatment following diagnosis of testicular cancer in his native Argentina.

Newcastle look set to head to Scunthorpe in the Carling Cup tonight without Joey Barton after the midfielder underwent a medical at QPR last night.

Joey Barton looks set to join QPR after confirming he is undergoing a medical in London tonight.

The turbulent career of Joey Barton is at another crossroads this morning, with the outspoken midfielder searching for a new club after being told by Newcastle he can leave on a free transfer.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has accused the club's hierarchy of not understanding what it means to wear the shirt after being told he can leave on a free transfer.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton will miss the club’s pre-season trip to the United States after being denied a visa.

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The war of words surrounding Newcastle escalated tonight with former manager Kevin Keegan reasserting his position in response to an earlier statement from the Magpies.

KEVIN BOND yesterday promised to clear his name after accusing Newcastle of sacking him without carrying out a full investigation into bungs allegations.

Kevin Bond has accused Newcastle of failing to carry out a proper investigation before sacking him over allegations made against him by Panorama.