St James Park
Team News: Massadio Haidara makes Newcastle United return
Massadio Haidara returns to the Newcastle United side for tonight's Europa League quarter-final second leg against Benfica at St James' Park.
Apr 11, 18:15
Papiss Cisse celebrates with manager Alan Pardew after grabbing the winner against Fulham on April 7, 2013
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Benfica
Newcastle United host Benfica needing a 2-0 or better win to qualify for the Europa League semi-finals.
Apr 9, 11:51
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew before kick-off in the match against Manchester City on March 30, 2013
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Fulham
Newcastle United host Fulham on Sunday looking to put themselves further clear of the relegation places.
Apr 5, 11:28
Lille's Aurelien Chedjou during his side's match against Bayern Munich on November 7, 2012
Report: Aurelien Chedjou on Newcastle United radar
Alan Pardew will once again look to the French market to bolster his Newcastle squad this summer, with Lille defender Aurelien Chedjou reportedly his latest target.
Apr 2, 00:29
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara is carried from the field on a stretcher after picking up an injury during his side's match against Wigan on March 17, 2013
Newcastle United, Wigan Athletic coaches punished
Newcastle coach John Carver and Wigan counterpart Graham Barrow are punished for their conduct following Callum McManaman's tackle on Massadio Haidara.
Mar 28, 20:14
Wigan manager Roberto Martinez during his side's match against Liverpool on March 2, 2013
Preview:Wigan Athletic vs. Norwich City
Sports Mole looks ahead to this Saturday's crucial Premier League battle between Wigan Athletic and Norwich City.
Mar 28, 17:32
Magpies manager Alan Pardew sits in the dugout during the game with Norwich on January 12, 2013
Alan Pardew surprised by Roberto Martinez comments
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew admits that he was "surprised" after Roberto Martinez continued to defend Callum McManaman's tackle on Massadio Haidara.
Mar 28, 15:01
The Etihad Stadium
Preview:Manchester City vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews Newcastle United's trip to the Etihad Stadium to play Manchester City.
Mar 28, 14:15
Callum McManaman
Wigan Athletic's Roberto Martinez: 'Callum McManaman criticism is unfair'
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez believes that Callum McManaman has been unfairly criticised following his tackle on Newcastle's Massadio Haidara.
Mar 28, 10:37
Massadio Haidara of AS Nancy Lorraine at a press conference ahead of their match with Montpellier on October 29, 2011
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara 'learns' from injury blow
Massadio Haidara insists that he has "learned" about the English game following the horror tackle which left the Newcastle defender with severe bruising.
Mar 27, 09:52
Callum McManaman
Callum McManaman suffering from ankle injury
Wigan Athletic winger Callum McManaman could sit out his team's upcoming match against Norwich City with an ankle complaint.
Mar 26, 14:26
Mark Halsey
Referee Mark Halsey out of weekend's Premier League fixtures
Referee Mark Halsey is not given a Premier League clash to officiate this weekend following the controversial incident between Wigan Athletic and Newcastle United.
Mar 26, 10:16
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara is carried from the field on a stretcher after picking up an injury during his side's match against Wigan on March 17, 2013
Massadio Haidara escapes serious injury
Newcastle United reveal that Massadio Haidara could return to action in April
Mar 22, 13:18
Callum McManaman
Teenager 'arrested for sending death threat to Callum McManaman'
A 17-year-old boy is arrested by police for sending a death threat via Twitter to Wigan Athletic winger Callum McManaman.
Mar 21, 12:45
Richard Scudamore
Premier League's Richard Scudamore: 'FA could have done more'
Premier League chief executive Richard Scudamore believes that the FA should have taken retrospective action against Callum McManaman.
Mar 21, 11:02
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara is carried from the field on a stretcher after picking up an injury during his side's match against Wigan on March 17, 2013
Massadio Haidara: 'I thought Callum McManaman ended my career'
Massadio Haidara says that he thought Callum McManaman had ended his career and ruined his life following his horror challenge.
Mar 21, 08:24
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara is carried from the field on a stretcher after picking up an injury during his side's match against Wigan on March 17, 2013
Massadio Haidara: "I'm getting better"
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara says that he is "getting better" after his challenge with Callum McManaman.
Mar 20, 15:46
Newcastle coach John Carver is held back after having words with Wigan's Graham Barrow on March 17, 2013
John Carver, Graham Barrow receive FA charges
The FA hands out misconduct charges to John Carver and Graham Barrow following their clash on Sunday.
Mar 19, 18:20
Callum McManaman
Steve Froggatt blasts "gutless" Football Association
Steve Froggatt criticises the Football Association for not handing out a punishment to Wigan Athletic's Callum McManaman.
Mar 19, 18:09
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara is carried from the field on a stretcher after picking up an injury during his side's match against Wigan on March 17, 2013
Lack of Callum McManaman ban disappoints Derek Llambias
Managing director Derek Llambias slams the decision not to punish Callum McManaman for the challenge that he committed on Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara.
Mar 19, 15:54
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara is carried from the field on a stretcher after picking up an injury during his side's match against Wigan on March 17, 2013
Wigan's Callum McManaman escapes punishment for Haidara lunge
The Football Association say that they cannot punish Callum McManaman for his tackle on Massadio Haidara.
Mar 19, 15:30
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara is carried from the field on a stretcher after picking up an injury during his side's match against Wigan on March 17, 2013
Newcastle United 'consider legal action against Wigan Athletic'
Newcastle United reportedly ponder legal action against Wigan Athletic following Callum McManaman's tackle on Massadio Haidara.
Mar 19, 09:07
Callum McManaman
Dave Whelan: Callum McManaman "got the ball"
Callum McManaman receives support from Wigan Athletic chairman Dave Whelan following his tackle on Massadio Haidara.
Mar 18, 13:08
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara is carried from the field on a stretcher after picking up an injury during his side's match against Wigan on March 17, 2013
Ryan Taylor blasts Callum McManaman challenge
Ryan Taylor launches a scathing attack on Callum McManaman for his horror challenge on Massadio Haidara via Twitter.
Mar 18, 06:44
Wigan's Roberto Martinez on the touchline during the FA Cup 5th round against Huddersfield on February 17, 2013
Roberto Martinez defends Callum McManaman
Wigan Athletic manager Roberto Martinez insists that Callum McManaman did not mean to injure Newcastle United youngster Massadio Haidara.
Mar 17, 22:42
Aruna Kone pokes home Wigan's winner against Newcastle on March 17, 2013
Match Analysis: Wigan Athletic 2-1 Newcastle United
Sports Mole takes an in-depth look at a controversial and eventful match between Wigan and Newcastle, which ended 2-1 to the hosts.
Mar 17, 18:37
Newcastle United's Massadio Haidara is carried from the field on a stretcher after picking up an injury during his side's match against Wigan on March 17, 2013
Alan Pardew blasts Callum McManaman tackle
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew blasts Callum McManaman for his tackle on Massadio Haidara during Sunday's defeat at Wigan in the Premier League.
Mar 17, 18:31
Aruna Kone pokes home Wigan's winner against Newcastle on March 17, 2013
Late Arouna Kone strike seals Wigan Athletic win
Arouna Kone scores late to hand Wigan Athletic a crucial win over Newcastle United.
Mar 17, 17:57
Wigan Athletic's Jean Beausejour scores against Newcastle United on March 17, 2013
Half-Time Report: Wigan Athletic leading Newcastle United
Jean Beausejour scores the only goal of the half as Wigan Athletic take a 1-0 lead into the break against Newcastle United.
Mar 17, 16:52
Magpies striker Papiss Cisse celebrates his early goal in the game with Everton on January 2, 2013
Late Papiss Cisse goal sends Newcastle United through
An injury-time goal from Papiss Cisse sends Newcastle United into the quarter-finals of the Europa League with a 1-0 win over Anzhi Makhachkala.
Mar 14, 22:01
St James Park
Live Commentary: Newcastle United 1-0 (1-0) Anzhi Makhachkala - as it happened
Sports Mole brings you live text coverage of the Europa League last-16 clash between Newcastle United and Anzhi Makhachkala.
Mar 14, 19:08
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew before kick-off in the Europa League tie against Metalist Kharkiv on February 14, 2013
Team News: Alan Pardew names strong Newcastle United lineup
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew makes few changes for the second leg of their Europa League last-16 encounter with Anzhi Makhachkala at St James' Park.
Mar 14, 19:00
Magpies boss Alan Pardew wrapped up warm on December 10, 2012
Half-Time Report: Newcastle United, Anzhi Makhachkala remain goalless at half time
Newcastle's Europa League clash against Anzhi Makhachkala remains goalless at half time as the Magpies struggle to break the deadlock.
Mar 7, 17:48
Shola Ameobi
Team News: Massadio Haidara, Sylvain Marveaux, Shola Ameobi start for Newcastle United
Alan Pardew names Massadio Haidara, Sylvain Marveaux, Shola Ameobi to start against Metalist Kharkiv.
Feb 21, 17:06
Toon Army boss Alan Pardew on the touchline before the game with Reading on January 19, 2013
Newcastle United's Alan Pardew plans summer transfer spending
Alan Pardew insists that Newcastle United need to reinforce in the summer, despite clinching a legion of French signings in January.
Feb 7, 17:49
Steven Taylor on November 22 2012
Steven Taylor learning French for Newcastle United teammates
Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor reveals that he is learning French to help the club's latest signings feel welcome.
Feb 2, 01:56
Newcastle's new signing Moussa Sissoko shields the ball from Barry Bannan of Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Newcastle United deck canteen out in French flags
Newcastle United decorate their club canteen with French flags in order to make their new players feel at home.
Feb 1, 14:02
Magpies manager Alan Pardew sits in the dugout during the game with Norwich on January 12, 2013
Newcastle's French stars face fines for not learning English
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew says that his French players will be fined if they do not learn English.
Jan 29, 14:58
Gabriel Obertan
Yoan Gouffran arrival pleases Newcastle United's Gabriel Obertan
Newcastle United's Gabriel Obertan hails his side's capture of his former Bordeaux teammate Yoan Gouffran.
Jan 27, 17:16
Crystal Palace player Wilfried Zaha dribbles the ball during his sides Championship match on 5 January, 2013
Alan Pardew: 'We wanted Wilfried Zaha'
Alan Pardew admits that his Newcastle United side had "no chance" of meeting Crystal Palace's asking price for Wilfried Zaha.
Jan 27, 14:10
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