Paul Merson backs Mark Hughes’ decision to make 7 changes before Newcastle match.

No I am not mad…Here are the reasons why Newcastle United will beat Stoke City and move in the right direction on New Year’s day.

Mark Hughes unapologetic after sacrificing Chelsea match, making 7 changes: “It’s about getting the win against Newcastle…”

The sad thing with Steve McClaren is that he might actually believe the rubbish he comes out with.

The Mag is collectively reviewing our lack of goals away from home on an ongoing basis and believes playing more people who can score goals will resolve this issue.

Stoke v Newcastle revisited – A tale of relegation, four defeats and one ray of sunshine.

Henri Saivet: “Most important thing is that we keep this great club in the Premier League.”

Te information/misinformation on fitness or otherwise of certain players makes predicting the Newcastle team v Stoke City extra tricky.

Andros Townsend has an (unspecified) injury problem and faces a late fitness test tonight before the Stoke match.

Steven Taylor: (11Feb) ‘We have be taking the game to Chelsea’ – (2 March) ‘We have to take the game to teams’…