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Blog on the Tyne is dedicated to bring Toon fans everywhere the most up to date NUFC views, opinions and comment.

The author Lee Ryder, proudly born and bred on Tyneside, has followed the fortunes of the club over the last three decades as a Toon fan and football writer.

From the high octane atmosphere of St James' Park to the Premiership grounds up and down the country and into Europe - this Blog has been there.

But the coverage doesn't stop at first team level.

Blog on the Tyne is also proud to be there to witness the future of the club with regular coverage of Newcastle United's reserve side, as well as all things black and white.

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July 2006 Archives


Bye Bye Boumsong?

Posted by Lee on July 31, 2006 2:03 PM

BoumsongThe way Jean Alain Boumsong was talking earlier today you’d think he had the pick of the biggest names in European football to choose from should he be given the opportunity to head for the exit door at St James’ Park.

But as far as the majority of the Toon Army are concerned they won’t give a hoot where he goes as long as he goes.

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Luque who’s talking now!

Posted by Lee on July 30, 2006 3:36 PM

Albert LuqueWith Newcastle United yet to add another striker to their books this summer it has to be said the behaviour of £9.5million striker Albert Luque lately has been extremely interesting.

The former Deportivo la Coruna and Real Mallorca man netted over 50 goals in Spain’s La Liga but struggled badly to make an impact on Tyneside last term.

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Far from a Duff deal

Posted by Lee on July 30, 2006 3:33 PM

It may have been 3-0 when Damien Duff reluctantly made way for Albert Luque on Saturday against PSV Eindhoven.

But the Newcastle United new boy more than played his part on his debut at St James’ Park.

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