All news by author: Simon Bird

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'I tracked down Newcastle stars banned from entering US for pre-season tour'
Joelinton will not travel with the rest of the Newcastle squad to the United States for pre-season after suffering a "late complication" with his visa that Toon boss Eddie Howe hopes can be sorted soon, but it is not the first time visa delays have affected a pre-season trip to the US
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Angry Eddie Howe hits back at Newcastle critics over 'misguided' transfer claim
Italian midfielder Sandro Tonali raised eyebrows for leaving Champions League semi-finalists AC Milan for Eddie Howe's Newcastle in a £55million transfer earlier this month
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Eddie Howe gives emotional reaction to Allan Saint-Maximin’s imminent transfer
Newcastle manager Eddie Howe has confirmed that fans' favourite winger Allan Saint-Maximin is in negotiations with another club over a transfer in the summer window
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Lampard tells Pochettino his first Chelsea task after taking Blues job
Frank Lampard took on the role of Chelsea interim boss last season following the sacking of Graham Potter, and he's got a message for the man who has followed him through the door
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Newcastle boss Howe's new Anthony Gordon plan after key role in England success
Anthony Gordon endured a tricky first few months as a Newcastle player but Eddie Howe has a fresh idea for the former Everton star as the Magpies return to the Champions League
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England U21s crowned Euro Champions after last-gasp penalty heroics vs Spain
England's Under-21 side held on in spirited fashion to claim a historic victory and win the European Championship after a dramatic 1-0 win over a talented Spain outfit
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Sandro Tonali makes "amazing" Newcastle vow and breaks silence on AC Milan exit
Italy international Sandro Tonali has moved to Tyneside in a big-money move and despite being a boyhood AC Milan fan, admitted the switch to St James' Park was too good to turn down
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England through to U21 Euros final as Israel win moves them to brink of history
ISRAEL 0-3 ENGLAND: Morgan Gibbs-White, Cole Palmer and Cameron Archer were all on target for the Young Lions as they steamrolled to victory in their semi-final against Israel
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Levi Colwill knows what he wants amid Liverpool and Brighton transfer interest
‌The Chelsea defender’s stock has risen as he’s anchored Lee Carsley’s team to four clean sheets on the way to today’s semi-final against Israel, their first since 2017
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Smith Rowe and Ramsey secure dream start for England U21s at Euros
CZECH REPUBLIC 0-2 ENGLAND: Lee Carsley's Young Lions secured their first win in the opening match of a tournament for 14 years as they delivered an impressive performance
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Tonali makes U-turn on Milan vow for statement transfer to Newcastle
AC Milan midfielder Sandro Tonali will leave his boyhood club and join Newcastle in a £60million transfer which signals the team's intent ahead of their 2023/24 season in the Champions League
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Newcastle closing on Sandro Tonali transfer to kick off "elite" summer window
Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth is in Milan and hopes to secure the signing of Sandro Tonali as the Magpies look to sign Champions League calibre players
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Man City star bidding for another treble as England prepare for Under-21s Euros
Manchester City won the treble this season, but one of their young stars is bidding to lift another trophy this summer as England Under-21s fly out to Georgia for the Euros
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Scotland vs Georgia descends into farce after delay due to waterlogged pitch
Scotland had taken an early lead in the European Championship qualifier thanks to Callum McGregor before the referee brought proceedings to a halt
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Haaland makes honest admission as Man City stars enjoy 10-hour Ibiza party
Erling Haaland is arguably the best footballer in the world right now after winning the Premier League, Champions League and FA Cup with Manchester City this season
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Gordon makes damning admission over Newcastle struggles since £45m move
Anthony Gordon netted his first goal for Newcastle in their 1-1 draw with Chelsea on Sunday but has admitted he has a lot of work to do over the summer before next season
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Leeds fans blast owner Radrizzani and demand he sells after relegation confirmed
Leeds went down with a whimper as they were relegated to the Championship with the Elland Road crowd taking aim at owner Andrea Radrizzani - who the fans want gone
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Guimaraes outlines next Newcastle ambition after "crazy" prediction was spot on
Newcastle will be playing Champions League football next season after Bruno Guimaraes helped the club secure a top-four finish despite them being in a relegation battle only last year
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Newcastle set for £100m transfer boost as Howe's summer to-do list outlined
Newcastle United are targeting key additions in defence, midfield and attack after securing Champions League football in a superb season under manager Eddie Howe
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Newcastle qualify for Champions League for first time in 20 years
Eddie Howe is the first Newcastle manager since Sir Bobby Robson to qualify for the Champions League, with a point against Leicester City on Monday night being enough to secure a top-four finish
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Isak left convinced as he discusses Newcastle's Champions League "plan"
The Newcastle striker has taken to life in the Premier League with relative ease and hit the ground running at St. James' Park since his arrival in August of last year
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Eddie Howe sets Newcastle players fresh challenge at business end of season
Three points against Leicester will achieve Newcastle's main aim of the season and qualify for the Champions League. But it will also elevate their points total to 72
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Newcastle eye two big signings as Villa chase Tammy Abraham return
Eddie Howe is targeting at least two statement signings for Newcastle United with James Maddison among those linked while Aston Villa boss Unai Emery wants to improve his squad
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Top four race remaining fixtures as Newcastle step closer with win over Brighton
Late goals from Callum Wilson and Bruno Guimaraes got the party started on Tyneside as Newcastle edged out Brighton 4-1 to put them firmly on course for a top-four finish
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Coventry City book place in play-off final after beating Middlesbrough
MIDDLESBROUGH 0-1 COVENTRY (0-1 AGG): Gustavo Hamer's second-half strike secured the Sky Blues' place in the Championship play-off final at the expense of Michael Carrick's side