All news by author: Simon Bird

Newcastle's performance against Chelsea was labelled "not acceptable" by Jamie Carragher, who claimed that the below-par Magpies look "ready for the end of the season"

The Newcastle United director got into trouble after questioning former Newcastle manager Steve Bruce's professionalism at a business event last week, which could have damaged the Geordie's reputation in the game

New Premier League rules mean Newcastle United and others face unlimited "sanctions" unless they can prove "fair market value" on deals - It is Manchester United, Liverpool, Spurs and Arsenal neutralising the chance of Eddie Howe's side growing into title challengers

Club owners will be prevented from inflating deals they strike with companies, or clubs, they also own - with Newcastle's owners in control of four Saudi clubs while Manchester City have a huge network in their multi-club model

Newcastle are in the midst of a desperate run of form, with manager Eddie Howe forced to address speculation that the Magpies could look for a change in the dugout next season

Germany coach Julian Nagelsmann has become the first top European boss to be linked with the Newcastle United job, but what does Eddie Howe need to do to keep the doubters happy?

Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley is due in court on Wednesday over claims she has allegedly failed to send a £37million payment to Greek shipping magnate Victor Restis from 15 years ago

Eddie Howe is hoping to lead Newcastle to a strong finish to the season, but he has one eye on a reset in the summer to kick the club on and has pinpointed one piece of business he wants the club to do quickly

Newcastle United have hit a poor run of form and Eddie Howe faces a must-win FA Cup tie at Blackburn on Tuesday night. After giving a brutally honest assessment of their 1-4 crash to Arsenal, Howe needs his players to deliver a victory at Ewood Park

Newcastle have parted company with former sporting director Dan Ashworth, who has been placed on gardening leave, but Manchester United will need to fork out a hefty sum in compensation for him

New Manchester United owner Sir Jim Ratcliffe has floated his plans to rebuild Old Trafford... but he wants Government help as part of a "Levelling up" investment

INTER MILAN 1-0 ATLETICO MADRID: Former Stoke and West Ham forward Marko Arnautovic scores the winner for the Serie A side as they edge Champions League last 16 first-leg tie

Dan Ashworth will leave Newcastle United for Manchester United eventually, but at a high price, leaving current Toon boss Eddie Howe to work closer with the club's top brass on transfers until a new sporting director is found

Sunderland have parted company with Michael Beale after just 63 days and 12 matches - six of which were defeats in an ill-fated tenure where he quickly drew the ire of Mackem fans

Matt Ritchie played a major role in Newcastle's 2-2 draw with Bournemouth at St James' Park on Saturday and has attempted to explain why the Magpies haven't quite managed to hit the heights of last season

SIMON BIRD: One minute Dan Ashworth is the brains and power behind a Saudi football revolution at St James's Park. Now linked with a move to Old Trafford, he's a dispensable cog in the system

NEWCASTLE UNITED 2-2 BOURNEMOUTH: Matt Ritchie scored a late equaliser against his former club to rescue an important point for Eddie Howe's side at St James' Park

Newcastle sporting director Dan Ashworth is wanted by Manchester United, with Sir Jim Ratcliffe and co being told to cough up £10m in order to prise him away from St James' Park

Manchester United are raiding Newcastle United for Sporting Director Dan Ashworth, who hinted he was frustrated at the speed of progress on Tyneside and his scope to run the show

Sunderland 'Til I Die review: Netflix have released their latest series of the show - which charts the fortunes of the Wearside club - and Roy Keane's failed return is discussed by the club's co-owner

The Champions League is back after a two month break with Manchester City and Arsenal the final Premier League representatives remaining as the tournament enters the knockout stages

Sunderland boss Michael Beale revealed earlier this week that his four-year-old niece, Poppy, has had a relapse in her battle with leukaemia

Eddie Howe has refused to guarantee under-pressure left back Dan Burn his starting berth after his nightmare against Luton while praising his influence... and made a "fools" claim when analysing who is to blame for Newcastle United's injury problems this season

Eight goals in two games have seen Luton Town start dreaming of Premier League survival, and former Chelsea star Ross Barkley has had a big role to play for the Hatters

Harvey Barnes made his long-awaited return for Newcastle last weekend, coming off the bench to score the equaliser in the ridiculous 4-4 draw with Luton at St James' Park