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Rafa Benitez is still yet to sign a new deal at Newcastle United with his current deal running out on June 30th. A new deal is understood to be on the table but the Spaniard has failed to be persuaded that the hierarchy can match his ambition.With the takeover rumbling away in the background and a trip to China just under a month away, United are facing a scary situation. ChronicleLive's chief sports writer Lee Ryder joins host Andrew Musgrove to discuss Benitez's future, where things stand with the takeover, and answer several questions sent in by our listeners.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

20 Juni 201935min

Jose Mourinho and Sir Bobby Robson were inseparable in the mid-90s, a two-some that saw success at Sporting, Porto and then FC Barcelona. Robson, even when leading those teams to titles and cups, was always talking about his beloved Newcastle United, and North East to a fresh-faced Mourinho. The two struck up an amazing friendship, and even after they parted ways in 1997 - they remained close pals. Sir Bobby of course eventually came home to manage Newcastle United returning in September 1999, while Mourinho went onto major success with Porto, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter, and Manchester United. Ciaran Kelly, who joined Chronicle Live from Manchester Evening News earlier this year, wrote a book - The Rise of The Translator - about the Portuguese manager before following him home and away while covering the Red Devils. Podcast host Andrew Musgrove is joined by Ciaran to look at the relationship between Sir Bobby and Mourinho, and whether he'd ever take the NUFC job. The 56-year-old has been linked with replacing Rafa Benitez at NUFC should the Bin Zayed Group takeover.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

16 Juni 201954min

Newcastle United legend Malcolm Macdonald joins host Andrew Musgrove to discuss all things NUFC.From the proposed takeover, Rafa Benitez's future and the transfers window - Supermac shares his unique insight into NUFC. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

14 Juni 201917min

Newcastle United now know they will Arsenal on the opening day of the Premier League season. The Gunners will travel to St James' Park to kick-start the campaign. Podcast host Andrew Musgrove is joined by NUFC writer Chris Waugh to discuss the fixtures as well as the future of Rafa Benitez, and the latest on the NUFC takeover. Please remember to like and subscribe to the podcast.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

13 Juni 201943min

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast. Our chief sports writer Lee Ryder, and NUFC writer Chris Waugh join host Andrew Musgrove to discuss the latest with the proposed NUFC takeover. The trio focus on how the story has now gone quiet, and whether that is a good thing. There is also a look at Rafa Benitez's interviews with Italian media where he hints he is now considering other options as his deal at NUFC comes to an end, Salomon Rondon's future, and several Qs' from listeners including:- Why does Mike Ashley want to sell to someone who can take the club forward?- If Benitez signs a new deal this week, will he be allowed to sign new players under Mike Ashley if the takeover sage is continuingPlease remember to like and subscribe to the podcast through whatever platform you listen through.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

3 Juni 201929min

As takeover talk rumbles on, Lee Ryder and Andrew Musgrove discuss the latest developments regarding The Bin Zayed Group's proposed acquisition of Newcastle United.On Wednesday lunchtime, the group released a statement reading that terms had been agreed and signed by both parties and that documents had been sent to the Premier League. Does this make a takeover imminent? And why should we be cautious? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

29 Maj 20199min

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast - it's time for part two of our season review for Newcastle United. Our chief sports writer Lee Ryder joins host Andrew Musgrove to discuss the key moments of the season which saw them finish 13th in the Premier League. From transfers, press conferences and fan displays, the duo discusses the most important moments of the season.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

28 Maj 201931min

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast.We're bringing you a special episode discussing the story that Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan is close to buying Newcastle United.Our host Andrew Musgrove is joined by chief sports writer Lee Ryder, and NUFC sports writer Chris Waugh.We give you the inside track.Please remember to like and subscribe. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

27 Maj 201916min