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Wayne Rooney, Manager of Birmingham City, arrives at the stadium prior to the Sky Bet Championship match between Leeds United and Birmingham City at Elland Road
Wayne Rooney plots new job in bid to rebuild management career

By Ben Mountain Published

Wayne Rooney could find himself following an old England teammate as he seeks to rebuild his management career after Birmingham City failure

Coaches & Managers
Newcastle United team photograph with Kieran Trippier, Miguel Almiron, Callum Wilson and Joelinton's faces greyed out
End of an era at Newcastle United – as Eddie Howe faces his ‘Kevin Keegan on the steps’ moment

By Matthew Ketchell Published

OPINION The next few days could define the next few years at St. James' Park with change the only constant

OPINION
James McLean of Sunderland battles with Danny Simpson of Newcastle during the Barclays Premier League match between Newcastle United and Sunderland at Sports Direct Arena on March 4, 2012 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England
Sunderland vs Newcastle is a fixture almost no-one wanted, and one the region definitely did not need

By Alex Hurst Published

OPINION Host of Newcastle United podcast True Faith, Alex Hurst, isn't looking forward to the the latest instalment of the ‘we’re better than you’ derby where on-pitch failure fuels a toxic off-field rivalry

OPINION
How to sell in Football Manager 2024: The Saudi Pro League is FULLY ‘replicated’ in FM24
How to sell in Football Manager 2024: The Saudi Pro League is FULLY ‘replicated’ in FM24

By Mark White Published

The Saudi Pro League want your Football Manager 2024 players: now you can sell your deadwood when building your squad

Products & Kit
Former Newcastle United physio Derek Wright inset picture, in front of a celebration scene outside St James' Park in October 2021 when Newcastle United were taken over
Newcastle United's long-serving physio on the 'volcano' that was the takeover and Eddie Howe's Keegan-like arrival

By Matthew Ketchell Published

He worked for 38 years at the club and served 32 different managers, but Eddie Howe's arrival and the takeover were unique moments

Competition
Newcastle United fans hold up a protest banner ahead of the proposed takeover Scenes at St. James's Park, Newcastle as news of a takeover emerges on Thursday 7th October 2021. (Photo by Michael Driver/MI News/NurPhoto via Getty Images)
'Ironically none of it's black and white': A Newcastle fan's attempt to make sense of their Saudi situation

By Adam Clery Published

OPINION The Magpies’ Saudi Arabia investment has divided English football down the middle. Lifelong supporter Adam Clery explains why it’s left the fanbase in a tricky position

OPINION
Three seperate shots of Jordan Henderson in Saudi Arabia
Jordan Henderson's Saudi interview smacked of a player with a bruised ego

By Matt Ladson Published

OPINION This Is Anfield's Matt Ladson analyses Jordan Henderson's Saudi comments and believes the former Liverpool midfielder has missed the point

OPINION
Federico Fernandez
Former Newcastle United defender Federico Fernandez insists players never discussed human rights issues at the time of the club's Saudi takeover

By Matthew Ketchell Published

Newcastle United were taken over in October 2021 by a consortium that was backed 80% by the Saudi PIF

Player
Jordan Henderson of Al-Ettifaq reacts during the Saudi Pro League match between Al-Ettifaq and Damak at Prince Mohamed bin Fahd Stadium on September 02, 2023 in Ad Dammam, Saudi Arabia. (Photo by Francois Nel/Getty Images)
'Money has never been a motivation': Jordan Henderson hits back at claims he only moved to Saudi Arabia for cash

By Ryan Dabbs Published

Jordan Henderson left Liverpool for Al-Ettifaq in July, and has now clarified his reasoning behind the decision

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Cristiano Ronaldo of Al Nassr is awarded the Golden Boot after the team's victory in the Arab Club Champions Cup Final between Al Hilal and Al Nassr at King Fahd International Stadium in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia on August 12, 2023.
Saudi Arabia in talks with UEFA over groundbreaking Champions League 'wildcard' addition

By Mark White Published

Saudi Arabia want in on the UEFA Champions League – well, it worked for Australia entering Eurovision, didn't it?

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