Tag: Magpies
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Two Newcastle fans killed in Malaysian Airlines tragedy
Tributes are pouring in for two Newcastle United who died in the Malaysian Airlines flight MH17 crash. The deaths of supporters John Alder and Liam Sweeney have been met with shock from across the football community and beyond. According to the Newcastle Evening Chronicle, Mr Alder was on his way to New Zealand to watch…
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Krul ‘would have won shoot-out for Holland’
Former England internationals Michael Owen and Joey Barton think Holland would have beaten Argentina in last night’s World Cup semi-final penalty shoot-out if Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul was on the pitch. Magpies shot-stopper Krul was the star of the show in the last-eight triumph over Costa Rica, when he came on for Jasper Cillessen…
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Hamann: Disgraceful Krul deserved punishment
Holland goalkeeper Tim Krul has been branded “disgraceful” by ex-Germany star Dietmar Hamann for his penalty shoot-out antics in last night’s World Cup win over Costa Rica. Newcastle United shot-stopper Krul came on as a last-gasp substitute at the end of extra-time as the goalless encounter was about to head into the dreaded battle from…
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Liverpool in transfer tussle with Monaco
Liverpool and Monaco are reportedly battling it out for the signature of Newcastle United midfielder Moussa Sissoko. According to French source L’Equipe, cash-rich Ligue 1 heavyweights Monaco have made the 24-year-old one of their top targets for the summer transfer window. However, the report reveals that last season’s Premier League runners-up Liverpool are equally keen…
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Arsenal plot swap deal for Krul
Arsenal are weighing up a player-plus-cash deal for Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul, Football Express News understands. The 25-year-old, who inspired Holland to a penalty shoot-out victory over Costa Rica in last night’s World Cup quarter-final, was one of the few stand-out performers in the Magpies’ torrid 2013-14 campaign. A source close to the Emirates…
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Krul opens up about penalties drama
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has spoken of his pride after guiding Holland to penalty shoot-out success against Costa Rica last night in the World Cup quarter-finals. The Magpies shot-stopper came on as a substitute in a bold tactical move by head coach Louis van Gaal in the dying seconds of extra-time, as a fascinating…
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Owen: England should have replaced ‘keeper like Dutch
Former England striker Michael Owen claims the Three Lions would have enjoyed more success in penalty shoot-outs if they had substituted their goalkeeper before the spot kicks started. Holland secured safe passage to the World Cup semi-finals last night after holding their nerve from 12 yards out against Costa Rica, who managed to keep the…
