Author Profile - Lone Magpie ( 12 Posts )

Mike Ashley appointed Steve Bruce as Newcastle United Head Coach on 17 July 2019. We are now eighteen months down the line and Steve Bruce has taken charge of 67…

The pursuit of and likely appointment of Steve Bruce, has laid bare Mike Ashley’s philosophy and exposed the character flaws of his new “coach”. Whilst most progressive businesses strive to…

Let us allow Pep Guardiola to have the final word from quotes he has made in the past. I am sure we would all agree…

For a team that was feared by others, Newcastle United seem to lack resilience, fight and determination in the face of setbacks.

If they are going to fire Steve McClaren why wasn’t his successor sounded out and lined up? Poor judgement again.

While we are dreaming, at least we know that no other self-respecting club would employ any members of the current Newcastle United board, so others will not have to endure our pain.

Leicester’s team on Saturday cost around £25m in total, Newcastle United’s around £65m with 3 subs on the bench who cost a combined £28m.

Thought McClaren meant turning round a large ship but no, he was right. His ship is sunk and to turn it round he has got to drag it up from the depths.

Imagine 52000 supporters at every game but gathered outside St James Park. Imagine supporters of Barcelona, Real Madrid or Bayern tolerating what we do?

Can Alan Pardew recover from the abuse and disdain that came his way from fans on Saturday? Lone Magpie believes he’s dead man walking.