Fabricio Coloccini allowed yet again to opt out by Newcastle United, the Captain choosing not to go to Dubai with the squad.

Alan Pardew booked a Newcastle United Dubai trip before FA Cup exit to Leicester.

Alan Pardew believes that Newcastle United can still chase a Champions League place following the benefits of sun in Abu Dhabi.

Always good to hear of those working for the club going out of the way to help the fans; step forward John Carver.

Hatem Ben Arfa has not joined the rest of the squad on the team bonding trip to Abu Dhabi, though reportedly it is with the club’s permission.

The Newcastle United Abu Dhabi trip has made easy/lazy headlines but is it worth looking at the reality?