Early season report card: The case for the defence
Much has been said about the way Newcastle played under Rafa Benitez, with his ultra defensive tactics against the top sides often being the subject…
Steve Bruce Archives: 09/2019
Jonjo Shelvey is experiencing a serious case of déjà vu
How do you fix a problem like Jonjo Shelvey? Signing for £12 million in January 2016, the midfielder’s time on Tyneside has been up and…
Steve Bruce prioritising defensive improvement, but should attack be the biggest concern?
Newcastle United have had a mixed start to the new Premier League season. It’s been quite the baptism of fire for Steve Bruce, who has…
Hatem Ben Arfa waiting for right move, but it will not be Newcastle
Former Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa became a free agent in the summer when his contract at Ligue 1 side Rennes expired, and he is…
There’s a consistent theme throughout Newcastle’s three goals so far
Four games in and four points on the board for the Magpies. It’s been an interesting start to the season for Steve Bruce’s side. There…
