Newcastle United is one of eight Premier League clubs to promote gambling on their shirts, as well as their official websites and other media. This will appeal to the many…

Will August see Mike Ashley at last get Sports Direct branding on Newcastle United shirts?

After admitting overcharging thousands and using fake solicitor letters to pressurise customers, NUFC sponsor Wonga may face criminal proceedings.

The alternative guess I’ve come up with is that this Wonga row is possibly a lever simply to get Cisse out of he club to the highest buyer, as his face possibly doesn’t fit and/or it is the only way there will be a decent kitty to spend on players. I agree that these theories may all sound very bizarre but I would argue they are just as bizarre as claiming the player is refusing to wear one moneylender’s shirt despite happily wearing another’s.

Much has been said since the Wonga news was revealed but taking everything into account, we wondered how fans felt now and whether overall it was good for the club,

When the name St.James’ Park was taken from us, Derek Llambias claimed a new stadium sponsor could bring in up to £10m.

Maybe I’m missing something but shirt sponsorship in sport appears to be a bit of a waste of money if the truth be told.

You don’t have to endorse the values of Wonga, use their product, or buy a club shirt. YOU DO HAVE A CHOICE. Except football that is, you’re stuck with that one for life unfortunately,

Will these same journalists be voicing their concerns in the big ‘battle of the payday lenders’ clash a week on Sunday when Motherwell play Hearts (AKA Cash Converters vs Wonga.com)?

As well as the St.James’ Park softener, surely it was painful to see both club and Wonga using the ‘it’s for the children’ angle. Press releases claimed that Wonga money…