As usual, nerves were frayed on derby day but the lads proved team spirit hadn’t disappeared in the transfer window.

The commitment was matched by an oh so sweet Ryan Taylor free-kick, get in! Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

Newcastle United emerged from their opening day fixture with an honourable draw, plus the odd bit of (not so) friendly conflict thrown in.

A hard working performance with Joey Barton at the heart of everything good…and not so good. Read our exclusive match report and give your reaction to today’s ninety minutes.

A new season dawns and coinciding with the first match our first issue of the season hits the streets.

Hopes, fears, fantasies – read what our many varied columnists are saying about the coming season, the fans’ voice!

Most importantly for many of you, this issue sees the return of The Mag’s legendary cartoon figure, ‘Walker Dan – Newcastle Fan’.