CHN Links: Friday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. I really hate reading that the owner had to fly in just to have a meeting with the manager, even if it is just from London.

CHN Links: Thursday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Could Andy Carroll and Jose Enrique play this week after all? A national writer gives Carroll some advice, the two derby managers speak out about the clash, and three more names are revealed as targets for the club. All that and more after the jump.

CHN Links: Wednesday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Who will be fit for the derby? Will transfers be done in time? That and more after the jump.

CHN Links: Tuesday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Not included in today's transfer rumors are rumblings that Shay Given could return. There's not a single substantial report to be found. Sorry, rumor mongers.

CHN Links: Monday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. You over the FA Cup defeat yet? Me neither.

CHN Links: Gameday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. This may be the last one of these we do at this site...

CHN Links: New Year's Eve Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. I disagree with a fellow blogger twice after the jump. Still respect you, Ed...

The first thing my wife, a medical professional, would notice about this picture is Robbie Keane's external jugular. I can't help but think of how nice he would look in black and white stripes.
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CHN Links: Gameday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Steven Taylor isn't going anywhere for five and half years, which is awesome. I'm a little more worried about today, though. Let's hope he can help contain van der Vaart and Bale. Again, we'll have a combination of previews and news today.

Rafael van der Vaart celebrates one of the two goals that he scored against Aston Villa on Sunday.
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CHN Links: Monday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Only one day between games means today's links will be a combination of news and reviews. Previews for the Spurs game will run on Tuesday.

Believe it or not, the term "Omerta" makes an appearance today.

CHN Links: Gameday Edition

As always, we present a collection of previews to get you ready for today's match. Happy Boxing Day!

Never forget.
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CHN Links: Thursday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Slow news day today; guess everybody is getting ready for Christmas.

Nile Ranger wants to start on Sunday. (Lee Ryder, The Chronicle)

Newcastle are linked with Spurs midfielder Niko Kranjcar, who is listed at 8 million pounds. Click the link for a nice video showing off his ballhandling skills. (Darren Lewis, MirrorFootball)

CHN Links: Wednesday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Good news about Hatem ben Arfa after the jump.

Nigel de Jong - sure to get an earful on Boxing Day
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CHN Links: Tuesday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Look, if Everton can do it...

CHN Links: Monday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. It's December 20, which can only mean one thing: All of our players are for sale - at least if you believe everything you read. Put on your critical thinking cap and follow the jump for the details.

The Angel of the North - Free of flying scarves, as it should be.
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CHN Links: Gameday Edition

Don't forget to check out our own preview. RKW predicts a 1-0 win and I'll go with a 1-1 draw.

Paul Doyle, The Guardian - A combo of staunch defense from the home side and Newcastle's lack of scoring on the road has him thinking draw. His selection projection mirrors my ideal lineup for this game.

Toonsy, nufcblog.org - Worries over defensive selection and lobbies for Coloccini and Taylor in the middle. Predicts a draw.

Ed Harrison, nufcblog.com - Concerned about consistency. Says this is truly Alan Pardew's first game.

Sky Sports - "...a win over Liverpool in his first match did little to appease [Pardew's] critics." Predicts a 0-1 victory for the Toon.

Martin Lipton, MirrorFootball - Predicts a home win.

CHN Links: Friday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Lots of stuff about Alan Pardew today.

Alan Pardew conducts training.
Photograph: Ian Horrocks/Newcastle Utd via Getty Images

CHN Links: Thursday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Hypothetical question: If the Magpies win on Saturday, will you believe in Alan Pardew? If not, how many wins in a row would it take? 3? 5? 10? Something to ponder as you go through the links today.

Could this man be the difference maker on Saturday?
Photograph: Joe Giddens/Empics Sport

CHN Links: Tuesday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Sorry for being really, really late today. I'll hit the highlights of the news and not much more.

Joey Barton: Not suspended for this gesture.
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CHN Links: Monday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. You feel any better about Pardew? At least he doesn't look like a hobo:

CHN Links: Gameday Edition

Louise Taylor, The Guardian - "Another Saturday, another new manager at St James' Park." No prediction but their betting odds favor Liverpool.

Ed Harrison, nufcblog.com - "The lads must play as though this is a game in which they have a chance of saying thank you to Chris Hughton..."

Matthew Campbell, EPLTalk - Not a fan of referee Lee Mason, who apparently has a history of giving red cards rather easily. Predicts a 1-1 draw.

Martin Lipton, MirrorFootball - Picks this week of all weeks to finally predict a Toon win. I guess he's worried about the "new manager effect" Roy Hodgson spoke of.

Sky Sports - Invokes Liverpool's history against Newcastle. Predicts 2-1 loss.