NEWCASTLE chairman Freddy Shepherd will turn to Sam Allardyce after accepting Glenn Roeder’s resignation.

THIS week it was revealed that Scottish-born Brian Kennedy, the multi-millionaire owner of the Sale Sharks rugby team, is Graeme Souness’ partner in a £20 million bid to buy Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder has ruled out making a move for Real Madrid star David Beckham.

Newcastle have announced a loss in revenue for the 11-month period up to June 30 this year.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has dismissed speculation linking Turkish midfielder Emre with a move away from St James’ Park.

Newcastle are targeting Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque as they look to increase their attacking resources.

NEWCASTLE chairman Freddy Shepherd and his Everton counterpart Bill Kenwright have moved to end speculation linking David Moyes with the managerless north-east club.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd and his Everton counterpart Bill Kenwright have moved to end speculation linking David Moyes with the managerless north-east club.

Glenn Roeder watched Alan Shearer help Newcastle inflict Bolton’s first Premiership defeat in eight games and then admitted he will be impossible to replace.

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NEWCASTLE chairman Freddy Shepherd insists he is yet to approach anyone over the vacant manager’s job at St James’ Park, amid a frenzy of speculation over Graeme Souness’ successor.

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GRAEME SOUNESS’ departure yesterday is good news for the forlorn Toon Army - except one particular soldier, for whom the sacking may be a sinister omen.

League One Brentford pulled off the shock of the FA Cup fourth round with a 2-1 victory over Premiership struggles Sunderland at Griffin Park.

Graeme Souness’ turbulent week ended in the best possible way as Newcastle edged past Cheltenham and into the FA Cup fifth round.

Bobby Robson is understood to be lining up long-time right-hand man John Carver to join him in the new Republic of Ireland set-up.

Shola Ameobi is to have a scan on a hip problem which has increased Newcastle boss Graeme Souness’ injury problems.

Tottenham boss Martin Jol is hoping captain Ledley King will be back in action for the Premiership clash against Aston Villa later this month.

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Brad Friedel has signed a new contract to keep him at Blackburn until 2008.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness’ injury misery continued today when it was confirmed that £9.5m (€14.1m) signing Albert Luque could be sidelined until the middle of November.

Ruud van Nistelrooy completed Newcastle’s misery with an injury-time strike and then dedicated it to their former manager Sir Bobby Robson.

Newcastle have not given up hope of landing Real Madrid striker Michael Owen but realise they cannot compete with Manchester United and Liverpool for his signature.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness’ striker crisis deepened further today when Michael Chopra was ruled out of action for at least a month after damaging his knee ligaments.

Newcastle are refusing to comment on reports that £10m (€14.4m)-rated midfielder Jermaine Jenas wants to leave St James’ Park.

Newcastle are discussing a possible deal to bring Italy full-back Francesco Coco to St James’ Park from Internazionale.

Newcastle have agreed a deal to sign former Rangers captain Craig Moore.

Newcastle kept their hopes of winning a UEFA Cup place alive with a battling performance against Deportivo La Coruna at the Riazor Stadium tonight.

Newcastle’s hopes of playing in the UEFA Cup next season were dealt a major blow today when Deportivo la Coruna, Lazio and Marseille stepped into their path.

Newcastle today learned the identity of the first of three clubs they could face in their opening Intertoto Cup clash in July.

Newcastle are targeting Juventus and France midfielder Olivier Kapo, according to the player himself.

Newcastle have frozen season ticket prices for next season after their disappointing Barclays Premiership campaign.

NEWCASTLE captain Alan Shearer insists he has no problem with being left out of Graeme Souness’ starting line-up at the end of one of the toughest seasons of his career.

Newcastle defender Titus Bramble has already turned his attentions to the new Premiership season and the task of putting a disastrous campaign behind him.

Newcastle defender Titus Bramble could make a shock return to action in tonight’s Barclays Premiership clash with Fulham.

Alex Ferguson is crossing his fingers Ruud van Nistelrooy will hit the goal trail again following his FA Cup semi-final double against Newcastle.

Bitter rivals Manchester United and Arsenal will return to the Millennium Stadium on May 21 to put their seasons on the line in a mouthwatering FA Cup final.

Sporting Lisbon ended Newcastle’s hopes of UEFA Cup glory as they produced a stunning fightback to book their place in the semi-finals tonight.

Newcastle could be without three of their most important players for Thursday’s vital UEFA Cup tie at Sporting Lisbon.

Aston Villa boss David O’Leary rounded on his critics after seeing his side push Newcastle into meltdown on a remarkable afternoon at St James’ Park.

Alan Shearer today confirmed he will postpone his retirement and spend one last season trying to win silverware for his beloved Newcastle.