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Newcastle are currently in China taking part in the Premier League Asia Trophy, and our chief sports writer Lee Ryder is following the side. In what has a been a typically busy day at United, Steve Bruce has been appointed head coach, the team lost 4-0 to Wolves, and Brazilian Joelinton is set to sign for the Magpies.Ryder shares his insight into these major discussion points, as well as providing a unique look into what the feeling is among the players, and his experience watching United train. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

17 Jul 201916min

Steve Bruce is set to be appointed as Newcastle United manager, replacing Rafa Benitez in the dugout. Chronicle Live's Stu Rayner, who has been with the newspaper and website since 2005, worked with Bruce while covering Sunderland between 2009-2011. Rayner gives an insight into Bruce; his style of football, his man management, and just how Bruce will handle the pressure at Newcastle. Will Bruce face the discontent of fans head on?Will Bruce address the fact, he's just not Rafa Benitez?Will Bruce be happy working with Mike Ashley and Lee Charnley?Plus transfers and overcoming the fact he was the manager of Sunderland.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

15 Jul 201923min

Our Newcastle United writer Chris Waugh joins host Andrew Musgrove for his final episode of The Everything is Black and White Podcast as part of the ChronicleLive team. Waughy is moving on to pursue new opportunities but sits down to look back over the last four years of his time here at ChronicleLive. From working with Steve McClaren and Rafa Benitez, Waughy has seen the different extremes when it comes to managers in charge at NUFC. He looks backs on press conferences, big games and the bigger personalities in the dressing room.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Jul 201944min

It's been a busy few days when it comes to Newcastle United. Firstly, we had the quotes from Rafa Benitez that he knew he was leaving in May - so why was there a feeling of hope that he'd still sign a new deal? We explain. Secondly, there was a 'statement' released on social media by the Bin Zayed Group - we chose not to run it. Here's why.And finally, the managerial search - is Steve Bruce set to become the next NUFC manager?Chris Waugh and Mark Douglas join Andrew Musgrove to go through all the key issues at Newcastle United.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

9 Jul 201948min

In a special episode of The Everything is Black and White Podcast, host Andrew Musgrove is joined by the chairman of the Newcastle United Supporters Trust, Alex Hurst. Having taken the role up in January, the NUST has seen a dramatic change and has now reached over 7,500 members - the majority signing up in the last week after the exit of Rafa Benitez. Musgrove quizzes Hurst on the hopes and ambitions of the Trust, as well as where your membership money goes.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

4 Jul 201926min

Ayoze Perez is set for Leicester City with the Foxes agreeing a £30 million deal for the Spaniard. This means Newcastle United are likely to start the season without their top scorers, Perez and Salomon Rondon.United fans' concern about the new season following the departure of Rafa Benitez has been heightened by the news of Perez's exit - and whether there is enough time to improve the squad. In a special episode of The Everything is Black and White Podcast, NUFC writer Chris Waugh joins host Andrew Musgrove to discuss Ayoze Perez's exit, the lack of strikers, and the link to Roberto Martinez.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Jul 201918min

Hello, and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast.Today, host Andrew Musgrove is joined by chief sports writer Lee Ryder, and NUFC writer Chris Waugh to discuss the important issues at Newcastle United. The main talking point is Rafa Benitez's exit, and the Spaniard issued a statement today thanking fans for their support as well as revealing the main reason for leaving - feeling the hierarchy did not back his project. The trio analyse the statement, discuss the time scale to appoint Benitez's replacement, talk about the lack of ambition, and how any new manager is going to be faced with a number of tasks as soon as he is appointed.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

1 Jul 201928min

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast brought to you by the team at ChronicleLive. This special episode sees football editor Mark Douglas join host Andrew Musgrove in a special Q&A session covering NUFC. Our listeners have sent in dozens of questions, and we picked the ones we felt were most important. The issues include:The worry any new manager will be rejected by the fans no matter who he isWhere are we with the Bin Zayed Group attempt to takeover NUFC? Will Sean Dyche really be attracted by the NUFC job? Could Rafa Benitez return under new owners? Plus a bit about how Chronicle NUFC cover the takeover story Please remember to like and subscribe to our podcast.   For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Jun 201933min