The truth about Newcastle United's finances: Public Investment Fund's long term plan clear as two-years of careful spending set to unleash ambitious plans

This is the second instalment of our Unpopular Opinions series, where host Andrew Musgrove and sports editor Stuart Jamieson invite you to tell us your most controversial views on Newcastle United. From the 'disruptive' signing of David Batty to the undeserved praise for Rafa Benitez in the transfer market, we discuss your suggestions and give our verdicts - no matter how brutal. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

25 Mar 202032min

Mark Douglas and Andrew Musgrove discuss the latest regarding Newcastle, football and coronavirus. What is the Magpies' approach? What happens to those out of contract? Could football return behind closed doors? And why Rafa Benitez's return to China suggests how long we may have to wait until football returns. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Mar 202020min

Host Andrew Musgrove invites opinions from fans which they would deem unpopular! Football editor Stuart Jamieson joins him to delve into these unpopular opinions. In this episode the subjects covered are:- Sir Bobby Robson didn't deserve a statue ahead of Kevin Keegan or Joe Harvey- Alan Smith would have been one of the 'greatest ever signings' for NUFC if not for injury- Shola Ameobi was underrated - NUFC would not have been relegated under Sam Allardyce- Mike Ashley stopped NUFC doing a Leeds, Sunderland and Forest- Michael Owen did a job when fit- Selling Les Ferdinand was not a bad deal  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

18 Mar 202041min

The Premier League, EFL and Football Association agreed on Friday to suspend top level football for until April 3 after a coronavirus outbreak saw the likes of Arsenal boss Mikel Arteta and Chelsea winger Callum Hudson-Odoi come down with the illness. It means Newcastle next two matches against Sheffield United and Manchester City have been postponed and the Magpies' training ground closed down. Hear from Andrew Musgrove and Mark Douglas as they react to the news and look ahead to what's next, while also hearing from fans affected by the suspension. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Mar 202016min

Ciaran Kelly joins Andrew Musgrove to discuss the latest NUFC issues.The pair discuss Federico Fernandez's extended deal, Jonjo Shelvey and Matt Ritchie's new contracts - and what it suggests about the future transfer policy.The pair also discuss Coronavirus and Sheffield United. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 Mar 202034min

It felt like it would be a long afternoon when Matt Ritchie's missed penalty, the best of a host of first half chances, kept ten-man Southampton in the game, and it would have been a very different story had Allan Saint-Maximin not found some magic to give a flat and flagging Newcastle all three points. Lee Ryder and Ciaran Kelly reflect on a win that puts the Magpies within touching distance of safety. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

7 Mar 20208min

Can Newcastle get a win and end a horrid run of form which has seen them manage only one win in 10 games? Mark Douglas previews the clash in a chat that was originally recorded as part of the podcast released earlier in the week.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

6 Mar 20208min

Football editor Mark Douglas joins host Andrew Musgrove to discuss the latest talking points regarding NUFC.United beat West Brom 3-2 at the Hawthorns to make it into the FA Cup QFs.Mark Douglas analyses the performance, those who came into the XI and what might happen next.Plus there's the latest on the contract issues on The Longstaffs, Federico Fernandez and Javier Manquillo.We also look ahead to Southampton this Saturday. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Mar 202057min