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The young Newcastle United stars have started this season where they left off the last one. The United Under 18s in stunning form and that progressed yet another step on Saturday.

Soccer News / NUFC The Mag / October 11

Mike Ashley banking significant profit from Coventry City but not close to his Newcastle United bonanza

Fair play to Coventry City for their determination in getting back to the big time but Monday should be about Newcastle United securing another win on the road under Matthias Jaissle.

Soccer News / NUFC The Mag / October 8

Demba Ba has now made public his Newcastle United dream

Demba Bahas been talking about Newcastle United. He is now aged 41 and is retired from playing but a case of what might have been with NUFC. He was one of those accidental positives that happened under Mike Ashley and then ultimately a wasted opportunity.

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Can you name every player to take home the Ballon d'Or -- the award for the best soccer player in the world -- since 1995?

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Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / October 7

Nick De Marco when commenting on (and drinking to!) Newcastle United takeover deal completion

It was September 2020 when Nick De Marco became a name generally known to Newcastle United fans. It was after Mike Ashley had released a statement on Wednesday 9 September 2020 accusing the Premier League of not acting ‘appropriately’ in rejecting the Newcastle United takeover.

Soccer News / NUFC The Mag / October 7

What Manchester City fans said when Newcastle United takeover announced – Intriguing!

It is intriguing looking back at what Manchester City fans had to say back when the Newcastle United takeover went through. Mike Ashley replaced at NUFC some 13 years after the Man City takeover happened in 2008.

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / October 7

Gary Neville smashed it with insight into the Newcastle United takeover issues

I have just been reading these quotes again from Gary Neville back in the day, about the Newcastle United takeover. Five years ago today when Newcastle United fans heard it officially, Mike Ashley had left after a shocking decade and a half of destroying our football club.

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / October 6

Saudi Arabia make peace with Qatari TV exactly five years ago today

At 3.24pm on Wednesday 6 October 2021, the article entitled ‘Saudi Arabia make peace with Qatari TV – Leading to Newcastle United takeover speculation’ was published on The Mag.

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / October 4

From the misery of Mike Ashley to whatever happened with Amanda Staveley?

Here at The Mag we invited a number of regular/irregular contributors to give us their Newcastle United heroes and villains. Our thanks to David Punton for taking up the challenge.

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / October 1

John Carver becomes third manager of the season for new club after relegation in last job

John Carver has a new club. The former Newcastle United boss under Mike Ashley, now has a new job in Poland. John Carver was appointed at Lechia Gdańsk back in November 2024, a club with serious problems on and off the pitch.

Brentford FC News / NUFC The Mag / September 28

This is the big problem with the long-term plan of Newcastle United owners

There is one major issue, one big problem, when it comes to the long-term plan for the Newcastle United owners. The clue is there in plain sight. Long-term.

Newcastle United News / Newcastle Toons / September 25

Newcastle United are on the right track with their strong commercial ambitions

Newcastle United's commercial ambition is growing after a structural change in 2025, and the Magpies have made quick progress toward their aim of competing with the Premier League's "big six".

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / September 25

Former Newcastle United star accused of fare dodging on the Underground

A former Newcastle United star has been accused of fare dodging on the London Underground. Sebastien Bassong was one of the few positives in the 2008/09 relegation season having arrived from Metz.

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / September 23

Exciting times as future looks so bright for Newcastle United with outstanding form of NUFC young stars

The young Newcastle United stars have started this season where they left off the last one. A very different scenario compared to what we witnessed over a decade and a half of Mike Ashley.

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / September 13

Incredible £375m Newcastle United success story laid bare

We are just over three weeks away from celebrating the fifth anniversary of the Newcastle United takeover. When we finally escaped the woeful decade and a half of Mike Ashley.

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Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / September 8

Wor Flags ask Newcastle United fans to help with separate fund and create more magical displays

The departure of Mike Ashley meant the return of Wor Flags to St James’ Park in October 2021 as they ended their boycott. The pre-match flag displays once again becoming part of the matchday routine.

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / September 6

Winning every match and averaging 4 goals per game, Newcastle United young stars top of the table

The future at Newcastle United is very bright. Major changes have taken place and it is so often the very hardest thing to put effort and resources into

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / September 5

Very special Wor Flags display today at Newcastle United home match v Bournemouth

Will the Wor Flags display honouring Kevin Keegan at Liverpool match ever be surpassed? Never say never. The departure of Mike Ashley meant the return of Wor Flags to matches, as they ended their boycott just under five years ago now.

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / August 23

Early days but can’t do better than being top as incredible turnaround in motion for Newcastle United future prospects

The future at Newcastle United is very bright. Major changes have taken place. It is so often the very hardest thing to put effort and resources into something

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / August 15

These Newcastle United owners no different to Mike Ashley?

The current Newcastle United owners bought the club from Mike Ashley just over 58 months ago. The 7 October 2026 will mark the fifth anniversary of the takeover.

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / August 7

Just maybe…Reasons to be cheerful?

As Newcastle United fans, it is never easy. We aren’t allowed nice things, we know that – so why should we be allowed anything like a smooth ride after the torment of those ridiculous Mike Ashley years?

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / July 14

Yasir Al-Rumayyan explaining the real reasons Saudi Arabia PIF bought Newcastle United

Back on 7 October 2021, Yasir Al-Rumayyan was the key figure as the Saudi Arabia PIF took control of Newcastle United. Mike Ashley finally biting the dust after NUFC had kicked off 15 seasons under his control.

Newcastle United News / NUFC The Mag / July 14

This is the only difference between these Newcastle United owners and Mike Ashley

The Elephant in the room. Newcastle United have been embarrassed in the transfer market once again. Johan Manzambi would have been a great addition to a new midfield.

Newcastle United News / Coming Home Newcastle / June 30

Newcastle Hit With HMRC Demand Over Transfer Wrongdoings

Newcastle United’s current ownership group has spent the summer trying to come up with transfer business, but a legacy issue from the Mike Ashley era has now surfaced and could take some of their attention.

Soccer News / NUFC The Mag / June 24

Deloitte reporting truth of Newcastle United gaining on Arsenal, Spurs, Chelsea, Liverpool, Manchester City, Manchester United

When the Newcastle United owners bought out Mike Ashley, the long-term challenge was whether or not they could then go on to rival the likes of Manchester United, Manchester City, Tottenham, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool.

Newcastle United News / Yardbarker / April 14, 2020