Peter Beardsley has admitted that not a single one of Newcastle’s young players is ready to make the step up to the first team.

Is Adam Armstrong in danger of being over-exposed on and off the pitch, after being thrown in at the deep end into Newcastle United’s current shambles?

Alan Pardew has claimed that his 8 year contract is the biggest factor in the success of the young players at Newcastle this season.

Alan Pardew has been explaining how you sell Newcastle United to an eight year old and their parents, with a clear route to the first team essential.

Steven Taylor has said that young players need to ‘Go and find another job’ if they’re not ready to instantly make the step up to first team action.

Alan Pardew has claimed that he has a history of turning young raw talent into ‘fantastic players’, where’s the evidence Alan?

Steven Taylor says younger players will benefit from training with both he and other experienced players, plus he’s happy to pass on his knowledge.

The Mike Ashley plan of having a B team of developing young NUFC players who could save a fortune in transfers, now looks ‘slightly’ optimistic.

Peter Beardsley has claimed that what owner Mike Ashley is doing at youth level is ‘incredible’ and that ‘Long term, it will be brilliant’.

Positives messages frequently come out of the club with regard to the Newcastle United young talent coming through, what’s the reality though?