A few years ago I was told Newcastle had a brilliant goalkeeping prospect and money had been wagered on him one day playing for England.

Step forward Fraser Forster, essential that we keep both him and Tim Krul at United.

Only three wins in nine at home means Anfeld has been anything but a fortress this season.

Suarez misses out but Bellamy and Carroll are still a real handful, Demba Ba though has few equals so far and could just possibly lead United to victory?

Dan Gosling returns after suspension to give midfield back-up from the bench.

Davide Santon should also be available, I think he should go straight into the team but no doubt many of you would see that as tough on Raylor.

Newcastle is the rumour capital of the world when it comes to the football club.

Would Newcastle United have signed both a striker and a defender in this transfer window or was it always one or the other?

After the way the Carroll transfer played out with manager/player saying going nowhere, only for him to leave, I struggle to sleep soundly.

Cheick Tiote and his manager are saying all the right things and I believe them but what if money is put on the table?

Some people will claim that winning is everything in football, trying telling anybody who was at Anfield in January 1984.

There are some canny things about modern football but watch this Mag youtube video classic and then tell me things are better now!

When Andy Carroll was sold it meant Newcastle United needed at least two new strikers.

A year on and Alan Pardew reveals he doesn’t expect any new striker this January, is this good business or football daftness by Mike Ashley?

Are Newcastle United better than last season?

United have more points and are higher up the league than this time last year but have scored fewer goals, an accident waiting to happen?

One man doesn’t make a team but Suarez has been outstanding for the scousers since his arrival last January and will be big miss for Liverpool on Friday.

Think of us missing Demba Ba, has our luck turned?

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