Author: Ed Woodward

HARRY KANE stuck a dagger through the hearts of Celtic and left them needing a Champions League miracle at Bayern Munich. It’s been centuries since an Englishman was handed as much freedom in Scotland as he was at Parkhead in the 49th minute. And he ruthlessly pounced unmarked to volley home and follow Michael Olise’s… Continue reading Celtic 1 Bayern Munich 2: Harry Kane strike gives Germans victory as Bhoys rally late on to keep slim hopes alive

GALATASARAY had a late bid rejected by Newcastle for Kieran Trippier hours before the Turkish transfer window shut on Tuesday. The veteran full-back, 34, has been linked with an exit from St James’ for months and has endured a difficult campaign both on and off the pitch. A year ago it was Bayern Munich who… Continue reading Newcastle reject measly late transfer offer for Kieran Trippier with Galatasaray willing to offer lucrative contract

JUSTIN DEVENNY went from zero to hero for Crystal Palace and ended brave Doncaster Rovers’ FA Cup run. The Northern Ireland international produced one of the misses of the season only to bounce back and seal the 2-0 win and secure a home tie with Millwall. Daniel Munoz gave the Eagles a first-half advantage before… Continue reading Doncaster 0 Crystal Palace 2: Eagles set up FA Cup fifth-round clash vs Millwall as Chilwell finally returns off bench

EDDIE HOWE has revealed his delight at keeping Kieran Trippier – and issued a hands-off warning to Galatasaray. The veteran full-back, 34, has suffered a difficult campaign both on and off-field amid constant speculation over his future. Turkish giants Galatasaray are the latest club to test the waters about signing the ex-England star. And they… Continue reading Eddie Howe issues hands-off warning as fears arise Kieran Trippier could still leave Newcastle this month

AN FA CUP Wembley triumph would put David Moyes “right up there” with Everton’s greatest managers, says Tony Cottee. The Scot returned to Goodison Park last month, 12 years after leaving to replace Sir Alex Ferguson at Manchester United. He is already making his mark and takes the Toffees into potentially Goodison’s last-ever cup encounter… Continue reading Leading Everton to FA Cup glory would put David Moyes ‘right up there’ with Howard Kendall as a Goodison great

LEWIS COOK says lifting the FA Cup for Bournemouth would be up there with captaining England to World Cup glory. The star, 28, has excelled for the Cherries while wearing the armband in the absence of club captain Adam Smith. And despite the controversial 2-0 home defeat to Liverpool, Andoni Iraola’s injury-hit squad are firmly… Continue reading Winning FA Cup with Bournemouth would be up there with lifting World Cup, says Cherries hero Lewis Cook

A WEMBLEY CUP triumph will be nice – but it’s Champions League football that Newcastle need to hang on to Alexander Isak long-term. The Swedish superstar showed long-term suitors Arsenal once again exactly what he can do as he helped fire the Magpies to a second Carabao Cup final in three seasons. Isak, 25, tormented… Continue reading Wembley glory win will be nice… but Newcastle need Champions League to keep £150m Alexander Isak from Arsenal and Co

ARSENAL were humbled by Newcastle at St James’ Park as the Magpies beat them 2-0 to secure a spot in the League Cup final. The North Londoners knew they needed to take an early advantage if they were to overturn the 2-0 defeat at the Emirates. But Jacob Murphy was on hand to put the… Continue reading Arsenal ratings: Saliba will be having nightmares about Isak for weeks as Lewis-Skelly is only Gunners star to show up

GET THE BEERS on ice because Tyneside is set for the mother of all parties next month. That is at least according to Newcastle legend Shay Given as he confidently declared: “This is the year!” The 1955 FA Cup is the last piece of major silverware to be lifted by the Magpies. However, that long-wait… Continue reading Newcastle fans deserve a trophy and this is the year they’ll get it thanks to ‘PlayStation-like’ Alexander Isak

NEWCASTLE completely blew it and threw away the lead to lose to Fulham. Eddie Howe revealed his “desperation” to take the club back to the Champions League pre-match but those hopes suffered a crushing blow with this 2-1 loss. And a second-straight home defeat was the worst possible preparation for the Magpies ahead of their… Continue reading Newcastle 1 Fulham 2: Toon dealt major blow in Champions League hunt as visitors battle from goal down to snatch victory