Blue Monday

It’s almost here. The World Cup is just one day away and here at ChronicleLive Towers, excitement is through the roof for Russia vs Saudi Arabia (does it get any better?)32 of the world’s best footballing nations descend on to Russia for a whole month of football action in a bid to be crowned Champion of the World.Ahead of the tournament, we have brought together the two most excited people in the newsroom - Football Publishing Editor Mark Douglas and Football Advance Content writer Sean McCormick - for a special World Cup preview podcast.The pair discuss England’s chances, their favourite World Cup memories, their favourites to win, dark horses, key players and surprise packages to look out for in Russia.The team will look to run a weekly podcast throughout the competition as we look to bring in a Newcastle slight on proceedings, (Aleksandar Mitrovic’s performances, potential targets etc) as well as dissecting all the action.So sit back and join us for this week’s Everything is Black and White World Cup special podcast. Listen by clicking ‘play below’ or head directly to Acast.You can also listen on iTunes by clicking here and Spotify by clicking here. Please subscribe to our podcast and also leave your feedback by clicking the ‘review’ tab on iTunes.If you can’t see the option to play the episode below but see the message ‘click through to go to our website’ - please do so and you will be directed to the podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Kesä 201837min

Hello and welcome to this week's Everything is Black and White Podcast. Host Andrew Musgrove is joined by Chris Waugh and Mark Douglas to look at those Newcastle United players who may leave the club this summer. That includes Mikel Merino, Chancel Mbemba and Dwight Gayle. There's is also the first ever 'trivia corner' where Mark and Chris battle each other in a series of Newcastle United questions. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

12 Kesä 201841min

Hello and welcome to this week’s Everything is Black and White Podcast covering everything Newcastle United. Host Andrew Musgrove is joined by Newcastle United editor Mark Douglas and Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh to analyse the latest Magpie news. The big talking point of the week is the permanent signing of Martin Dubravka and the trio look at the impact he had on the side and why it was so important to get the deal sorted.The Slovak signed until 2022 earlier this week after impressing during his loan move to Tyneside from Sparta Prague. United have an agreement in place which meant they could snap the goalkeeper up for just £4 million - something they took advantage of. Elsewhere the imminent exits of Chancel Mbemba and Matz Sels are discussed as well as rumours linking Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles and his defensive partner Florian Lejeune, with moves away. Finally, Rafa Benitez’s future is again up for discussion as talks over a new contract stall ahead of what should be a busy summer transfer window. You can list by clicking ‘play’ below, going straight through to acast, or at iTunes or Spotify. Please remember to subscribe, like and review the podcast.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

5 Kesä 201851min

Hello and welcome to this week's Everything is Black and White Podcast.Lee Ryder joins host Andrew Musgrove to talk all things Newcastle United.Up for discussion: - Aleksander Mitrovic's future - Rafa Benitez's contract - The club's summer transfer plans - United's summer striker search For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Touko 201823min

Hello and welcome to this week's Everything is Black and White Podcast.Podcast host Andrew Musgrove is joined by Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh in the week that the club released its financial accounts for the 2016-17 season.Chris Waugh delves into the accounts looking at how relegation impact on Newcastle United, and what it might mean for the future.There's also a review of Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager. A great film which documents the life of Sir Bobby Robson.Waugh also looks at the future of Ayoze Perez. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

23 Touko 201835min

This week's Everything is Black and White Podcast analyses the full Newcastle United squad who battled away to Premier League safety. Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh joins Andrew Musgrove to grade the full Newcastle United squad who played competitive Premier League football this season. From Martin Dubravka to Dwight Gayle, each player gets a grade between A and F,  as well as Mike Ashley, Lee Charnley and Rafa Benitez. Who was the performer of the season? Who was the surprise package? And just how good was Newcastle United’s season? Chris looks at the whole team and how they pulled together in the face of a relegation finish 10th in their first season back. He also looks at the final game of the season -  United’s 3-0 win over Chelsea and what Mike Ashley’s statement means for the future of Benitez and Newcastle United. So sit back and enjoy this week’s podcast brought to you by the Newcastle United team of Chronicle Live. Remember to subscribe on iTunes, Spotify or Acast. Stick with us throughout the summer for all the latest Newcastle United including where Benitez’s future lies and if Mike Ashley will remain in charge of the club. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Touko 20181h 22min

Hello and welcome to this week’s Everything is Black and White Podcast brought to you by Chronicle Live.Mark Douglas and Chris Waugh join host Andrew Musgrove to review the defeat to Spurs, preview the Chelsea game and look at if it is the end of the road for Dwight Gayle.Newcastle United’s number nine missed a couple of chances in the game against Spurs as had failed to set the world alight in this year’s Premier League - scoring just five goals. The trio look at whether Gayle will move on this summer.There are also questions over Rafa Benitez’s future. We discuss how the talks have gone so far regarding his summer plans and whether Newcastle fans should be worried about the prospect of him leaving.Chris Waugh looks at how the emotional pull is playing a huge part in keep in Benitez at United while Mark Douglas looks at the clarity that Benitez is after from Mike Ashley and Lee Charnley. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

10 Touko 201837min

Hello and welcome to this week's podcast covering all things Newcastle United.Mark Douglas and Chris Waugh join host Andrew Musgrove to review the minutes from the fans forum which included talks on expanding St James' Park, Rafa Benitez's future and safe standing.We delve into what Rafa Benitez will be asking for this summer and when he will want assurances sorted by.Also up for discussion: - Review of the West Brom defeat - Preview of the Watford game - Praise for Lee Charnley - Mike Ashley's green light For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Touko 201847min