Acclaimed author and Mag columnist Pete McParlin can always be found ‘Standing In The Corner’ at St.James’ Park, given half a chance.

Pardew – London Calling To The Faraway Towns

by Pete McParlin on Thursday 9th February 2012

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Message to Alan Pardew, if England do come calling just remember their treatment of Sir Bobby and Kevin Keegan.

Robson’s record was second only to Sir Alf Ramsey but the press had it in for him from the start.

Does Cissé Signing Show NUFC Ambition

by Pete McParlin on Thursday 26th January 2012

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A warm welcome to Papiss Demba Rodney Cissé and just as welcome, at a rumoured fee of close to £10M, is the fact his arrival seems to have ‘broken the mould’ in terms of Mike Ashley’s commitment to squad building – although we might have to wait a few days yet to confirm that!

NUFC – Shut That Bloody Window

by Pete McParlin on Saturday 14th January 2012

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FIFA justified the transfer window on the grounds that there was too much speculation over players’ futures under the old system!

It’s open season on our best players, will Ashley back Alan Pardew and keep key players?