The Premier League has been urged to “fully interrogate” Newcastle United’s proposed £300m takeover by one of its largest worldwide broadcast partners, beIN Sport. The head of the Qatar-based TV giant, CEO Yousef al-Obaidly, has written to chairpersons of all…
Newcastle United takeover Q&A: Who are the main people involved in the potential deal?
Newcastle United fans are used to false dawns when it comes to potential new owners replacing the much-maligned Mike Ashley. But as a group of investors backed by Saudi Arabia’s sovereign wealth fund move closer to ending Ashley’s 13-year reign,…
*Hamzat apprehends commercial drivers for driving against traffic (Guardian) *MFM G.O shows other side (Nation)
Hamzat apprehends commercial drivers for driving against traffic (Guardian) The Deputy Governor of Lagos State, Dr Obafemi Hamzat, on Saturday apprehended two commercial drivers and their buses for driving against traffic. The News Agency of Nigeria (NAN) reports that…
Villa beat Newcastle on Bruce’s return (BBC)
Aston Villa ended a run of three successive Premier League defeats as they beat Newcastle United to ruin Steve Bruce’s return to Villa Park. Conor Hourihane’s curled free-kick gave Villa the lead before his enticing set-piece set up Anwar El…
Doubts over Benitez staying beyond this season at Newcastle (Guardian)
Rafael Benitez says he is refusing to commit his future to Newcastle United until he has been given assurances over the club’s long-term vision. The 59-year-old is under contract until the end of the season but it is unclear if…
Reds thrash Newcastle to go six clear (BBC)
Liverpool extended their lead at the top of the Premier League to six points by beating Newcastle – because Manchester City, who started the day as their nearest challengers, lost at Leicester City. Goals by Dejan Lovren, Mohamed Salah from…
Ex-Man Utd and Chelsea chief in Newcastle takeover bid (BBC)
Former Chelsea and Manchester United chief executive Peter Kenyon is heading a consortium that is in talks to buy Newcastle United. Current owner Mike Ashley said in an interview this week that discussions over a sale “are at a more…
Newcastle owner wants club sold before January window (Supersport)
04 December 2018 Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley wants to sell the Premier League club before the January transfer window and told Sky News on Monday that talks on a deal had made promising progress. Ashley, who is also majority…
Paul Gascoigne charged with sex assault on Durham train (BBC)
Football legend Paul Gascoigne has been charged with sexually assaulting a woman on a train from York to Durham. The former England midfielder was arrested at Durham station on 20 August. British Transport Police said the 51-year-old has now been…
Man U to sack Jose Mourinho regardless of result against Newcastle – reports (TheNational)
Manchester United manager Jose Mourinho is facing the sack after this weekend’s Premier League match against Newcastle United, according to reports in the British media. United’s stuttering start to the season has seen the experienced Portuguese manager’s position at Old…
