Kieran Richardson’s ferocious free-kick earns Sunderland their first Wear-Tyne derby victory in eight years.

Blackburn inflict a fifth successive defeat on a beleaguered Newcastle.

Tottenham began their defence of the Carling Cup with a 2-1 victory over struggling Newcastle.

David di Michele’s brace sets up West Ham’s win over Newcastle.

Newcastle Utd 1 - 2 Hull City

I’d love to say that this result came as a surprise, but after the two weeks we’ve had, it really didn’t.

On a day of protests, which clearly seem to have done their job in galvanising the fat controller to invite offers for the club, it was a shame that the exhortations from the stands couldn’t galvanise the team to greater things.

With the game evenly matched, a

Yes right, during the pre-season campaign we have a hattrick of lossing so far. Not a really good sign of a quality squad for the start of the premier league in just two weeks from now.
All the last three pre-season matches end-up with a 1-0 defeat. First we loss to Donny then on the Mallorca [...]

Newcastle slumped to their third successive pre-season defeat after going down 1-0 to Real Mallorca.

The Toon were forced to travel to the newly-promoted Championship outfit minus 10 top stars for a variety of reasons - but Rovers ran out deserved winners.

Without further signs of new players to come, Newcastle started the pre-season game with a 4-1 win against league one side Hartlepool United. Without several key players on the starting line-up, Keegan men are still the stronger side at Victoria Park.

In fact, the home side were taking the lead first in 16 minutes after Matty [...]

A hat-trick from Damien Duff and a goal from debutant Danny Guthrie seal a 4-1 win for Newcastle at Hartlepool.