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
Fabricio Coloccini and Charlie Adam battle for the ball on November 28, 2012
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Stoke City
Sports Mole goes over Sunday's Premier League meeting between Newcastle and Stoke at St James' Park.
Mar 9, 10:41
Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his equaliser against Southampton on February 24, 2013
Newcastle United respond to beat Southampton
Newcastle United come from behind to record a 4-2 victory over Southampton, courtesy of strikes from Moussa Sissoko, Papiss Cisse, Yohan Cabaye and an own goal by Jos Hooiveld.
Feb 24, 15:24
Magpies striker Papiss Cisse celebrates his early goal in the game with Everton on January 2, 2013
Half-Time Report: Papiss Cisse wonderstrike caps Newcastle United turnaround
A wonder goal by Papiss Cisse caps an impressive first-half display for Newcastle United, who come from 1-0 down to lead Southampton 2-1 at St. James' Park.
Feb 24, 14:22
Newcastle winger Yoan Gouffran celebrates his goal against Spurs on February 9, 2013
Yoan Gouffran eyes Newcastle United trophies
Newcastle United forward Yoan Gouffran claims that he joined the club to win trophies.
Feb 23, 20:18
Tim Krul
Tim Krul: 'New signings a boost'
Tim Krul says that Newcastle United's January signings have given the club a much-needed boost.
Feb 14, 08:55
Newcastle winger Yoan Gouffran celebrates his goal against Spurs on February 9, 2013
Yoan Gouffran misses out for Newcastle United
A leg problem forces Yoan Gouffran to miss Newcastle United's home encounter against Metalist Kharkiv.
Feb 13, 14:57
Toon Army boss Alan Pardew on the touchline before the game with Reading on January 19, 2013
Alan Pardew excited by "mouthwatering" Newcastle United
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew declares that he is excited by the "mouthwatering" prospect of adding a fit Hatem Ben Arfa to his new-look side.
Feb 12, 05:05
Newcastle's Yoan Gouffran is tended to after being injured against Tottenham on February 9, 2013
Newcastle United receive Yoan Gouffran boost
Yoan Gouffran did not suffer a broken leg during Newcastle United's defeat to Tottenham Hotspur, according to a statement from the Magpies.
Feb 9, 20:40
Newcastle's Yoan Gouffran is tended to after being injured against Tottenham on February 9, 2013
Alan Pardew unsure on Yoan Gouffran injury
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew reveals that the club are waiting on the results regarding Yoan Gouffran's injury.
Feb 9, 17:52
Gareth Bale celebrates moments after scoring his team's second goal on November 25, 2012
Match Analysis: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Newcastle United
Sports Mole looks back over Tottenham Hotspur's 2-1 triumph over Newcastle United at White Hart Lane.
Feb 9, 15:04
Spurs' Gareth Bale slots the ball past Tim Krul of Newcastle on February 9, 2013
Gareth Bale brace gives Tottenham Hotspur win
Two goals from Gareth Bale give Tottenham Hotspur a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United.
Feb 9, 14:40
Lewis Holtby
Team News: Lewis Holtby starts for Tottenham Hotspur
Lewis Holtby makes his first start for Tottenham Hotspur in the clash against Newcastle United today.
Feb 9, 12:10
Newcastle winger Yoan Gouffran celebrates his goal against Spurs on February 9, 2013
Live Commentary: Tottenham Hotspur 2-1 Newcastle United - as it happened
Find out how Tottenham Hotspur managed to beat Newcastle United 2-1 at White Hart Lane with live text commentary provided by Sports Mole.
Feb 9, 11:45
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
Newcastle's Moussa Sissoko celebrates his goal against Chelsea on February 2, 2013
Late Moussa Sissoko strike downs Chelsea
Moussa Sissoko scores a 90th-minute winner as Newcastle United come from 2-1 down to beat Chelsea 3-2 at St James' Park this afternoon.
Feb 2, 17:05
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
Magpies manager Alan Pardew sits in the dugout during the game with Norwich on January 12, 2013
Alan Pardew keen to sign striker
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew reveals that he is interested in buying a striker in the summer.
Feb 1, 20:33
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
St James Park
Preview:Newcastle United vs. Chelsea
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between Newcastle United and Chelsea.
Jan 31, 12:24
Magpies boss Alan Pardew on the touchline at Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Match Analysis: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United
Sports Mole casts its eye over Newcastle's first away win of the season at fellow strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 22:35
Magpies manager Alan Pardew sits in the dugout during the game with Norwich on January 12, 2013
Alan Pardew praises new signings
Alan Pardew expresses his delight at the way his new players performed against Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 21:59
Darren Bent
Team News: Darren Bent starts for Aston Villa
Darren Bent starts alongside Christian Benteke in the Aston Villa attack against Newcastle United.
Jan 29, 19:06
Newcastle's new signing Moussa Sissoko shields the ball from Barry Bannan of Aston Villa on January 29, 2013
Live Commentary: Aston Villa 1-2 Newcastle United - as it happened
Read how Newcastle United came out on top for their first away win of the season against fellow Premier League strugglers Aston Villa.
Jan 29, 18:45
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
Tim Krul
Tim Krul: 'No communication problem'
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul dismisses the idea that there is a communication breakdown at the club.
Jan 29, 00:45
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
Massadio Haidara of AS Nancy Lorraine at a press conference ahead of their match with Montpellier on October 29, 2011
Newcastle United confirm Massadio Haidara arrival
Newcastle United confirm the signing of Nancy defender Massadio Haidara.
Jan 24, 18:03
Gerard Houllier
Gerard Houllier: 'French contingent will create problems at Newcastle'
Gerard Houllier believes that the number of French players at Newcastle United could cause problems in the dressing room.
Jan 24, 03:45
Yoan Gouffran celebrates scoring for Bordeaux against Marseille on November 18, 2012
Newcastle United confirm Yoan Gouffran signing
Newcastle United confirm the signing of Bordeaux forward Yoan Gouffran.
Jan 23, 21:34
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa
Mapou Yangi-Mbiwa: 'Newcastle could win title in future'
Newcastle United defender Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa believes that the Magpies are capable of challenging for the Premier League title in the future.
Jan 23, 11:59
Massadio Haidara of AS Nancy Lorraine at a press conference ahead of their match with Montpellier on October 29, 2011
Massadio Haidara 'to have medical at Newcastle today'
Nancy defender Massadio Haidara jets in to the North East to undergo a medical ahead of a move to Newcastle United.
Jan 23, 11:03
Yoan Gouffran celebrates scoring for Bordeaux against Marseille on November 18, 2012
Yoan Gouffran 'arrives at Newcastle United for medical'
Bordeaux striker Yoan Gouffran reportedly arrives at Newcastle United to complete a medical.
Jan 23, 10:35
Massadio Haidara of AS Nancy Lorraine at a press conference ahead of their match with Montpellier on October 29, 2011
Newcastle United agree Massadio Haidara move
A statement on the Nancy website confirms that defender Massadio Haidara is poised to join Newcastle United.
Jan 22, 23:55
Yoan Gouffran celebrates scoring for Bordeaux against Marseille on November 18, 2012
Yoan Gouffran confirms Newcastle United move
Yoan Gouffran takes to Twitter to reveal that he will be a Newcastle United player on Wednesday.
Jan 22, 19:13
Yoan Gouffran celebrates scoring for Bordeaux against Marseille on November 18, 2012
Newcastle United agree Yoan Gouffran fee?
Bordeaux striker Yoan Gouffran is reportedly travelling to Newcastle United for talks over a move to St James' Park.
Jan 22, 15:43
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bordeaux secure the win
Two second half goals give Bordeaux a 2-0 win over Rennes in this evening's Ligue 1 clash.
Jan 12, 20:52
Troyes' Jean Christophe Bahebeck on August 18, 2011
Troyes hold Bordeaux to draw
Bordeaux and Troyes play out a stalemate despite many chances falling to the hosts.
Dec 22, 20:55
Yoan Gouffran celebrates scoring for Bordeaux against Marseille on November 18, 2012
Team News: Bordeaux name attacking lineup
Henri Saivet, Yoan Gouffran and Jussie start for Bordeaux.
Dec 22, 18:35
A general shot of a Premier League football ahead of the Premier League clash between Everton and West Ham United at Goodison Park on October 30, 2016
Bordeaux play out Saint-Etienne stalemate
Bordeaux fail to overtake Saint-Etienne in the Ligue 1 table as the two sides draw 0-0 at the Stade Chaban Delmas.
Dec 13, 21:54
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