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Yahoo
26-05-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
'So many emotions in such a short time for the Newcastle fans'
It was difficult to know where to look during the final 10 minutes of Newcastle's dramatic final day. As an end-to-end game continued, the Newcastle backroom staff and analysts sitting in the row in front of me were watching Manchester United v Aston Villa on a laptop, knowing that because of the nervy, poor performance against Everton, that was the game that would now decide their Champions League fate. At the final whistle, Newcastle's players sank to their knees before Harvey Barnes ran from the bench to tell them the news from Old Trafford and many of the squad gathered around a tablet on the pitch to watch the end of the Villa game. The Champions League anthem ringing around the stadium was the start of the celebrations and minutes later Dan Burn was walking out with the Carabao Cup to lead a lap of honour. So many emotions in such a short time. No wonder Eddie Howe looked a bit tired when he walked into the news conference room, but he was a proud man stressing that, pre-season, not many people had expected a top-five finish. "We had a disrupted, turbulent summer and huge challenges," he told us. "But the players gave everything, a brilliant group to manage and they've got their rewards." There was a bit of talk among journalists in the media room as we waited for Howe to arrive that this Everton result was proof that Newcastle desperately need some reinforcements and quality new additions this summer. When asked about that, Howe stressed that their intention is to bring in new faces and do it fast. "Speed is key," he said. "We'll be doing our best to do things early." So a busy few weeks of transfer speculation lie in wait as Newcastle look forward to the return of Champions League football next season.
BBC News
26-05-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
'So many emotions in such a short time for the Newcastle fans'
It was difficult to know where to look during the final 10 minutes of Newcastle's dramatic final an end-to-end game continued, the Newcastle backroom staff and analysts sitting in the row in front of me were watching Manchester United v Aston Villa on a laptop, knowing that because of the nervy, poor performance against Everton, that was the game that would now decide their Champions League the final whistle, Newcastle's players sank to their knees before Harvey Barnes ran from the bench to tell them the news from Old Trafford and many of the squad gathered around a tablet on the pitch to watch the end of the Villa Champions League anthem ringing around the stadium was the start of the celebrations and minutes later Dan Burn was walking out with the Carabao Cup to lead a lap of many emotions in such a short wonder Eddie Howe looked a bit tired when he walked into the news conference room, but he was a proud man stressing that, pre-season, not many people had expected a top-five finish."We had a disrupted, turbulent summer and huge challenges," he told us. "But the players gave everything, a brilliant group to manage and they've got their rewards."There was a bit of talk among journalists in the media room as we waited for Howe to arrive that this Everton result was proof that Newcastle desperately need some reinforcements and quality new additions this asked about that, Howe stressed that their intention is to bring in new faces and do it fast. "Speed is key," he said. "We'll be doing our best to do things early."So a busy few weeks of transfer speculation lie in wait as Newcastle look forward to the return of Champions League football next season.
BBC News
25-05-2025
- Entertainment
- BBC News
'Champions League anthem on the tannoy straight away'
The Newcastle players and their families are on the pitch celebrating, with one of the heroes of this wonderful season Dan Burn holding the EFL in disbelief that they've made the Champions League despite a really nervy, edgy performance and a disappointing were crazy scenes at the end. The Newcastle players sank to their knees thinking they were out of the top 5 before Harvey Barnes ran on to tell his team-mates the score at Old Trafford and then the players gathered around a screen on a tablet on the pitch before finally getting a chance to Champions League anthem was on the tannoy straight away. What a season for Newcastle but they've put their fans through some tense moments tonight.
Forbes
21-05-2025
- Sport
- Forbes
Why Newcastle United's Anthony Gordon Is Being Unfairly Criticized
Anthony Gordon may be approaching a crossroads at Newcastle United. The winger has had a very mixed season, unable to find the spark which ignited his game last season, and that hasn't gone unnoticed. It was his mistake in giving the ball away to Bukayo Saka which led to Declan Rice's winning goal for Arsenal on Sunday, in just his second start since early March. His rustiness was evident, as he was bullied off the ball often and punished for an uncharacteristically poor first touch at the Emirates Stadium. Fan discourse after defeats is rarely filled with nuance, but Gordon's display was sharply in focus, against the backdrop of a tough few months. There is little sympathy for the 24-year-old's perceived plight. It began with a petulant red card in the FA Cup fifth round defeat to Brighton, which ruled him out of the eventually successful Carabao Cup final two weeks later. That night, he had to face up to the fact that responsibility defeat to Liverpool at Wembley would have been in part placed at his door by some. Fortunately for everybody in Newcastle, it turned out in a much more favourable way; but Gordon then picked up an injury on England duty, by which time Harvey Barnes had found form on the left wing. Gordon hasn't been able to fully repay the fans for that mistake; he hasn't scored a Premier League goal since January, or one at all since February. Context is key, though. Gordon came on in the draw with Brighton in the Premier League a few weeks ago and changed the course of the match with his energy and running, before Newcastle earned a precious point in its hunt for Champions League qualification next season. In the following win over Chelsea, he was back to his best, driving forward and leading the press against an out of position Moises Caicedo. Once the Ecuadorian moved into midfield and Reece James, an orthodox right-back, replaced him after Nicolas Jackson's red card, Gordon's impact waned. But it is not fair to suggest he has floundered completely since returning. The narrative around Gordon hasn't been helped by re-emerging links to Premier League rivals. Chelsea and Arsenal are long-term admirers, and Liverpool is seen as an obvious destination due to his family ties. Though he began his career at Merseyside rivals Everton, he grew up a Reds fan. Last summer, when Newcastle was in grip of a fight to avoid a breach of Profit and Sustainability Rules, Gordon was offered to Liverpool as part of a discussion which would have seen The Magpies secure the desired funds and strengthen in defence with the signing of either Joe Gomez or Jarell Quansah. Gordon reportedly had his head turned by the prospect of an Anfield move, which has again impacted debate around his current form and motivation in the Newcastle fanbase. This inconsistency only began after that deal failed to materialize, after all. But it is far more complex than that. While it is natural for the prospect of joining the club he supports to impact his focus, Newcastle brought that to the table, making it clear that it was open to selling him over other star players in a crisis. Not only was there was no sign of the required signings to strengthen the team, he was being used as a pawn in a potential deal, while away on England duty at Euro 2024, where he played no more than a few minutes. With so much noise surrounding him and very little he could control, it was bound to cause him some problems. Gordon is a confidence player; the evidence for which is clear. When he joined Newcastle for £40m ($54m) in January 2023, he initially struggled with the intense demands of Eddie Howe's tactics, before scoring his first goal on the final day of the season at Chelsea, with Champions League qualification assured. A huge weight was lifted and he went to star for England's under-21s in its successful Euros campaign that summer, winning Player of the Tournament, before forgoing a rest and heading straight into the new campaign with Newcastle, scoring 11 goals and registered 10 assists. Momentum, and confidence, flowed with no time to stop. Compare that to his last 12 months; the need for a break increasing, a difficult time with England and not knowing if he was staying at Newcastle or not. He has still scored eight goals and registered six assists in all competitions, contributing huge moments like two goals in the Carabao Cup semi-final against Arsenal, and signed a new contract at St James' Park, suggesting he is not desperate for a transfer anytime soon. Once again, Gordon is enduring a spell with no momentum and his confidence is hurt. He must take responsibility and deserves some of the criticism for his performances, but too much has been assumed about why he is struggling. Perhaps some perspective is needed.
Kuwait Times
19-05-2025
- Sport
- Kuwait Times
Arsenal win, Everton bid Goodison farewell as Vardy makes it 200
Newcastle United's English midfielder #11 Harvey Barnes runs away from Arsenal's Polish defender #15 Jakub Kiwior during the English Premier League football match between Arsenal and Newcastle United at the Emirates Stadium in London on May 18, 2025. - AFP LONDON: Arsenal secured Champions League qualification thanks to a 1-0 win over Newcastle on Sunday as Everton said farewell to Goodison Park with an emotional 2-0 victory over Southampton. Declan Rice scored the only goal at the Emirates in the battle between second and third to guarantee the consolation of a top-five finish for Mikel Arteta's men at the end of another trophyless season. Rice continued his goalscoring form with a stunning strike from outside the box on 55 minutes. Defeat means Newcastle still have work to do to join Arsenal in the Champions League next season. Just one point separates the League Cup winners in third from Nottingham Forest in seventh. Victory over Everton next weekend should be enough for the Magpies due to their much superior goal difference over fifth-placed Aston Villa. Forest maintained their push for a first appearance in Europe's top competition for 45 years after winning 2-1 at West Ham. Morgan Gibbs-White and Nikola Milenkovic struck for the visitors at the London Stadium as Forest showed support for striker Taiwo Awoniyi, who needed urgent abdominal surgery this week. Forest must beat Chelsea on the final day of the campaign and hope other results go their way to finish in the top five. Everton's home since 1892, Goodison Park played host to the club's men's team for the final time before they head to a new 52,000 capacity stadium next season. Former England captain Wayne Rooney was among the Toffees' former greats in attendance as Iliman Ndiaye produced two fine first-half finishes to ensure there was a happy ending to the Goodison era. Jamie Vardy brought down the curtain on his Leicester career with his 200th goal for the club in Sunday's 2-0 victory against Ipswich. Vardy was making his 500th and final appearance for the Foxes after a remarkable 13-year spell including a fairytale Premier League title triumph in 2016 and FA Cup glory in 2021. Fulham won 3-2 at west London rivals Brentford to remain in the hunt for a top-eight finish, which could yet be enough for European football. The 38-year-old, who started his career in non-league football, will leave at the end of the season and agreed not to play in next weekend's final game of the season to ensure his last Leicester appearance came at the King Power Stadium. With both Leicester and Ipswich long since condemned to relegation, the full focus was on Vardy and he took just 28 minutes to make it an unforgettable day as he sprinted onto James Justin's pass to unleash a typically predatory finish. Kasey McAteer bagged his first Premier League goal in the 68th minute, firing home to ensure Vardy would bow out on a winning note. Raul Jimenez, Tom Cairney and Harry Wilson were on target for Marco Silva's men to close to within one point of eighth-placed Brentford. – AFP
