Your Newcastle United evening headlines on Saturday 16 October 2021:
Lascelles makes playing-style admission about the Mike Ashley era
Newcastle United Captain, Jamaal Lascelles has given an exclusive interview to ChronicleLive, following the completion of the Amanda Staveley and Saudi PiF-led takeover.
In the interview, Lascelles admitted the club were forced to play defensive football under the ownership of Mike Ashley.
"I've been here six years now and it has been repetitive in terms of the owner and the way we have had to play.
"Me personally I prefer to play in a back four - I think it's better for the team.
"With the players we have, we have an amazing attacking threat and we can get up the pitch.
"Especially the position we're in now, we need to win games.
"We can't be sitting off."
More from the interview is here.
Rueben foundation make Foodbank pledge
Jamie Reuben has announced that his family's foundation will match every cash donation collected by the NUFC fans Foodbank on home matchdays for the rest of the season.
Speaking about the arrangement, Mr Reuben said: "We are delighted to continue our existing support of Newcastle West End Foodbank by matching the valuable Newcastle fans donation at every home match until the end of the season to provide much-needed support for the local community".
Full story here.
Wor Flags' display arrives in time for Sunday's Tottenham clash
The planned display from Wor Flags can go ahead on Sunday after the new flag arrived in time, despite a worrying delay.
This will be the first display from the group since 2019 after they vowed not to return until Mike Ashley had sold the club.
A Wor Flags spokesman said: "We wanted to make the day a special one, so let’s hope we’ve captured the mood.
"We would like to thank all of the NUFC fans that offered help to make this happen too!"
Full story here.
Alan Shearer and Leon Osman discuss the theory that top stars won't move to the North East
Along with ex-Premier League midfielder, Leon Osman, Alan Shearer has given his thoughts on a claim by Jonathan Woodgate that top stars won't want to move to the North East, despite the money available at Newcastle.
Speaking on BBC Five Live, Shearer said:
"They’re not going to attract world stars straight away. There is process like Manchester City and Chelsea went through. You’ll get through a number of managers and players to get to where you want to be. You need players in the immediate term to get you out of a relegation battle. It does take time and that’s the position the club is in."
Full story here.
