Chris Waugh

The unusual nature of Hall's development may have been challenging, but it has also been the making of him as a left-back.

Do Newcastle have money to spend? Are the Venkatesham rumours true? What's happening with the APT case? Chris Waugh gets into it all

Newcastle United’s owners have injected a further £35million ($44.4m) into the club via a single-share issue. This is the seventh injection of capital since the club was bought in October 2021, by a consortium led by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund (PIF), and takes their total post-takeover investment into Newcastle to £337.9m. The latest equity share issue, as with the majority of the previous ones, is to help with cashflow over the winter months and provides for day-to-day running costs. It does not necessarily directly affect Newcastle’s January transfer plans and...

Newcastle United are “seriously” considering building a new stadium “that wouldn’t be far away”, alongside further exploring a potential renovation of St James’ Park, according to the club’s chief operating officer (COO). No final decision has been taken and the club are continuing to look into the possibility of expanding and redeveloping St James’, with fans set to be consulted before any firm choice is reached. But Brad Miller, the COO, has given the strongest indication yet that relocation is a live option, stressing it could have twice the...

Chris Waugh analyses the key takeaways as a host of Newcastle's decision makers address supporters

Joelinton was “shaken up” after his house was broken into for the second time this year and Eddie Howe has had “several conversations” with the Brazilian about his situation and the safety of his family. Last week in a social-media post, the 28-year-old said that his house had been targeted once more and pleaded that it be “respected as a safe place” for his family. The initial incident took place in January during Newcastle United’s 3-2 defeat to Manchester City. In April, Joelinton signed a long-term contract extension to remain at St James’...

Newcastle United have been boosted by the news that Callum Wilson has returned to their matchday squad for the first time this season. The 32-year-old has yet to feature in 2024-25 due to back and hamstring injuries but Wilson has been named on the bench for Newcastle’s home clash with West Ham United tonight. He has not featured since the 4-2 victory over Brentford on the final day of last season, missing 14 straight games in all competitions. Eddie Howe, Newcastle’s head coach, suggested that Wilson needed to prove his fitness in training over the weekend to be considered for...

Newcastle miss a chance to go sixth in the table, and only two points off second-placed Man City, after a disappointing 2-0 loss to West Ham

Only five players have scored in the Premier League for Newcastle this season - the numbers behind their bluntness make for stark reading

A possible revival of interest in Marc Guehi, as well as a new goalkeeper and right-winger, are among the things to watch out for