When you walk around St James Park, echoes of the club’s storied past are a constant presence. Statues of the clubs greatest ever goalscorers, Jackie Milburn and Alan Shearer, remind…

My brother-in-law said to me after the Newcastle United v Huddersfield Town game that there are two types of bravery in football.

A long awaited tribute to Joe Havey will be unveiled at St.James’ Park on Thursday thanks to the hard work of a group of Newcastle fans.

It is that time of the year and John Trotter brings you a Geordie Christmas Carol.

To spend the first third of one’s life getting all the education one can. To spend the next third making all the money one can.

To spend the last third giving it all away for worthwhile causes.

The late Stan Seymour (Senior) may have been a little unlucky to be left out as he put together the team that won the FA Cup in 1951 & 1952.

On all of our readers’ behalf, The Mag have made a donation which is currently winging its way over to Bill and The Fairs Club.

A great effort by fans in tribute to a great man, player, captain and manager.

Joe Harvey ticks so many boxes as player, captain and manager, that many fans have been disappointed over the years that there has been no lasting tribute to the great man.

He said that using Pro Zone and other statistics was really of only limited use when preparing a team for a game. Statistics may not lie but can be very misleading – 15 shots may sound good but if they all flew wildly over the bar then it is irrelevant.

Can you ever prepare yourself for life as a Newcastle United fan?

Barry McQueen offers you the chance to graduate.