</div></p>n”,”raw”:”
HAY DAY</strong></p>
https://twitter.com/NUFC/status/1266801354451890176</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590866606,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:23 pm”},”author”:”Jake Lambourne”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e61e782e3f7d2fa75a689c84a2a2473a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277592″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277592″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
ZERO COVID CASES</strong></p>n
The Prem have confirmed that after the fourth round of testing for coronavirus, they’ve had NO</u> new positive results… so on we march to June 17!</p>n
A statement said: “The Premier League can today confirm that on Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May, 1,130 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19.</p>n
“Of these, zero have tested positive.</p>n
“The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency.</p>n
“No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
ZERO COVID CASES</strong></p>
The Prem have confirmed that after the fourth round of testing for coronavirus, they’ve had NO</u> new positive results… so on we march to June 17!</p>
A statement said: “The Premier League can today confirm that on Thursday 28 May and Friday 29 May, 1,130 players and club staff were tested for COVID-19.</p>
“Of these, zero have tested positive.</p>
“The Premier League is providing this aggregated information for the purposes of competition integrity and transparency.</p>
“No specific details as to clubs or individuals will be provided by the League and results will be made public after each round of testing.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590863604,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:33 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277541″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277541″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
XHERD A RUMOUR</strong></p>n
Newcastle are being tipped to sign Liverpool attacking midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri.</p>n
The Swiss international is not a first choice at Anfield, but has made a significant impact in bursts for Jurgen Klopp.</p>n
Former Leeds and Man City full-back Mills reckons he could be just right for the Toon.</p>n
He told TalkSport: “Obviously he is a quality player. If you can get him fit… we saw what he did for Liverpool last season. He has a lot to offer.</p>n
“If the price is right and the wages are not too high it could be a quality player for them.</p>n
“They would maybe play him in a more central role, an eight or a ten role – give him a bit of license and do not ask him to track back.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
XHERD A RUMOUR</strong></p>
Newcastle are being tipped to sign Liverpool attacking midfielder Xherdan Shaqiri.</p>
The Swiss international is not a first choice at Anfield, but has made a significant impact in bursts for Jurgen Klopp.</p>
Former Leeds and Man City full-back Mills reckons he could be just right for the Toon.</p>
He told TalkSport: “Obviously he is a quality player. If you can get him fit… we saw what he did for Liverpool last season. He has a lot to offer.</p>
“If the price is right and the wages are not too high it could be a quality player for them.</p>
“They would maybe play him in a more central role, an eight or a ten role – give him a bit of license and do not ask him to track back.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590857525,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”5:52 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277511″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277511″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MASTERS OF NONE</strong></p>n
Richard Masters says there is still work to do as the government gives its thumbs up to the return of sport, after nearly two months of negotiations.</p>n
The Prem chief exec said: “All major sports, including the Premier League, have been working together with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to produce this Stage Three protocol. </p>n
“We could not have reached this point without the full support of the Government, especially DCMS, Public Health England and the Chief Medical Officer’s team.</p>n
“We have provisionally planned to restart the Premier League on 17 June, but there is still much work to be done to ensure the safety of everyone involved. </p>n
“This includes consulting with our clubs, players and managers – along with all our other stakeholders – as the health and welfare of our participants and supporters is our priority.</p>n
“If all goes well, we will be thrilled to resume the 2019/20 season in just over two weeks’ time.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
MASTERS OF NONE</strong></p>
Richard Masters says there is still work to do as the government gives its thumbs up to the return of sport, after nearly two months of negotiations.</p>
The Prem chief exec said: “All major sports, including the Premier League, have been working together with the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport to produce this Stage Three protocol. </p>
“We could not have reached this point without the full support of the Government, especially DCMS, Public Health England and the Chief Medical Officer’s team.</p>
“We have provisionally planned to restart the Premier League on 17 June, but there is still much work to be done to ensure the safety of everyone involved. </p>
“This includes consulting with our clubs, players and managers – along with all our other stakeholders – as the health and welfare of our participants and supporters is our priority.</p>
“If all goes well, we will be thrilled to resume the 2019/20 season in just over two weeks’ time.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590851709,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”4:15 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277502″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277502″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
MAKE HAY WHILE SUN SHINES</strong></p>n
Isaac Hayden is desperate to pull the black and white shirt on again.</p>n
The Toon midfielder said: “I’ve been champing at the bit to get back training and playing.</p>n
“There’ll be no fans in the stadium and bits and pieces will be different, but playing football and doing our job will be the same.</p>n
“We’ll be ready and raring to go on the 20th. It was fantastic to be back to be competing again because there’s only so much dribbling around mannequins unopposed.</p>n
“It’s just that competition everyone’s enjoying.</p>n
“Everyone is smiling and shouting, it’s already started, the banter and competitiveness, which is great.”</p>n</p>n
</p>n”,”raw”:”
MAKE HAY WHILE SUN SHINES</strong></p>
Isaac Hayden is desperate to pull the black and white shirt on again.</p>
The Toon midfielder said: “I’ve been champing at the bit to get back training and playing.</p>
“There’ll be no fans in the stadium and bits and pieces will be different, but playing football and doing our job will be the same.</p>
“We’ll be ready and raring to go on the 20th. It was fantastic to be back to be competing again because there’s only so much dribbling around mannequins unopposed.</p>
“It’s just that competition everyone’s enjoying.</p>
“Everyone is smiling and shouting, it’s already started, the banter and competitiveness, which is great.”</p>
</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590849946,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:45 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277498″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277498″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
BOBBY JOBBY</strong></p>n
Confusion surrounds the need to use neutral venues for Premier League games after statements from two key police forces on Friday.</p>n
They come after UK’s football policing lead, Deputy Chief Constable Mark Roberts of South Yorkshire Police, had earlier suggested games would be moved at local forces’ request.</p>n
At least five top-flight matches have been earmarked to be played at neutral venues, plus any further games where Liverpool could win the title.</p>n
Among the games picked out were the Merseyside derby, Liverpool’s clash away to Manchester City and Manchester United’s home match against Sheffield United.</p>n
Merseyside Police later said there were no objections from the force to holding games at Goodison Park or Anfield in relation to crime and disorder, while Greater Manchester Police said a decision on moving high-risk games has yet to be taken.</p>n”,”raw”:”
BOBBY JOBBY</strong></p>
Confusion surrounds the need to use neutral venues for Premier League games after statements from two key police forces on Friday.</p>
They come after UK’s football policing lead, Deputy Chief Constable Mark Roberts of South Yorkshire Police, had earlier suggested games would be moved at local forces’ request.</p>
At least five top-flight matches have been earmarked to be played at neutral venues, plus any further games where Liverpool could win the title.</p>
Among the games picked out were the Merseyside derby, Liverpool’s clash away to Manchester City and Manchester United’s home match against Sheffield United.</p>
Merseyside Police later said there were no objections from the force to holding games at Goodison Park or Anfield in relation to crime and disorder, while Greater Manchester Police said a decision on moving high-risk games has yet to be taken.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590848528,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”3:22 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277485″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277485″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
TOON OUT FOR NOW</strong></p>n
Mike Ashley is reportedly refusing permission for the club’s new owners to speak to Steve Bruce.</p>n
According to Duncan Castles, the Saudi-backed PCP Capital Partners are being blocked from speaking to the former Manchester United defender and Mapgies boss.</p>n
Castles said on the Transfer Window podcast: “Interestingly, they haven’t spoken directly to Steve Bruce and that, I believe, is because Mike Ashley has not given them permission to speak to Steve Bruce.</p>n
“I don’t think that should be taken as an indication that there’s any kind of reluctance on Mike Ashley’s part to sell.</p>n
“My information is that the deal is there, he cannot back out of this deal if the Premier League give approval, he has to go through with it.”</p></p>n”,”raw”:”
TOON OUT FOR NOW</strong></p>
Mike Ashley is reportedly refusing permission for the club’s new owners to speak to Steve Bruce.</p>
According to Duncan Castles, the Saudi-backed PCP Capital Partners are being blocked from speaking to the former Manchester United defender and Mapgies boss.</p>
Castles said on the Transfer Window podcast: “Interestingly, they haven’t spoken directly to Steve Bruce and that, I believe, is because Mike Ashley has not given them permission to speak to Steve Bruce.</p>
“I don’t think that should be taken as an indication that there’s any kind of reluctance on Mike Ashley’s part to sell.</p>
“My information is that the deal is there, he cannot back out of this deal if the Premier League give approval, he has to go through with it.”</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590845832,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”2:37 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277473″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277473″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
TV NASTY</strong></p>n
Saudi Arabia’s main TV sports station have reportedly been threatened with legal action by the Football Association for illegally broadcasting old FA Cup matches.</p>n
The Times claim KSA Sports, the state-owned channel in the country, received a letter from English football’s governing body accusing them of airing games involving Newcastle from the Alan Shearer era.</p>n
The report adds that the notice states that the FA feel broadcasting games are a clear infringement of their property rights.</p>n
The FA, who have claimed that their lawyers will take action if KSA Sports don’t cease airing games by June 2, also copied in the Saudi government and the Premier League in the letter.</p>n
It read: “It has come to our attention that KSA Sports is engaged in the unauthorised and illegal broadcast of extracts from the matches (amongst other sports content) in the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.</p>n
“As you have neither sought nor obtained permission from the FA or any of its authorised licensees to use this content on your channels, your present use is an infringement of the FA’s rights.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
TV NASTY</strong></p>
Saudi Arabia’s main TV sports station have reportedly been threatened with legal action by the Football Association for illegally broadcasting old FA Cup matches.</p>
The Times claim KSA Sports, the state-owned channel in the country, received a letter from English football’s governing body accusing them of airing games involving Newcastle from the Alan Shearer era.</p>
The report adds that the notice states that the FA feel broadcasting games are a clear infringement of their property rights.</p>
The FA, who have claimed that their lawyers will take action if KSA Sports don’t cease airing games by June 2, also copied in the Saudi government and the Premier League in the letter.</p>
It read: “It has come to our attention that KSA Sports is engaged in the unauthorised and illegal broadcast of extracts from the matches (amongst other sports content) in the territory of the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.</p>
“As you have neither sought nor obtained permission from the FA or any of its authorised licensees to use this content on your channels, your present use is an infringement of the FA’s rights.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590841157,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”1:19 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277465″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277465″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
IT’S NOT BLACK & WHITE</strong></p>n
Contract talks have to be put on ice while Newcastle’s takeover gets set to be completed.</p>n
The club are in limbo over what to do next regarding players’ futures and the coronavirus crisis, that has affected so many contract negotiations, is now confusing agents involved with the club.</p>n
According to the Chronicle, representatives of players are now getting in contact with the prospective new owners, even though they don’t legally have control of the club.</p>n
Danny Rose, Valentino Lazaro and Nabil Bentaleb are expected to stay on Tyneside until the end of this coronavirus-affected season is completed.</p></p>n”,”raw”:”
IT’S NOT BLACK & WHITE</strong></p>
Contract talks have to be put on ice while Newcastle’s takeover gets set to be completed.</p>
The club are in limbo over what to do next regarding players’ futures and the coronavirus crisis, that has affected so many contract negotiations, is now confusing agents involved with the club.</p>
According to the Chronicle, representatives of players are now getting in contact with the prospective new owners, even though they don’t legally have control of the club.</p>
Danny Rose, Valentino Lazaro and Nabil Bentaleb are expected to stay on Tyneside until the end of this coronavirus-affected season is completed.</p>
</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590839925,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:58 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277458″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-aterrell odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277458″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
WATCH THE DROP</strong></p>n
Paul Merson is worried Newcastle would get RELEGATED</u> if the club bring in Mauricio Pochettino.</p>n
The former Arsenal, Portsmouth and Aston Villa midfielder said in his Daily Star column: “Can you really see someone like Pochettino being a success there? </p>n
“He likes to open games up and tries to win with flair. Newcastle’s squad isn’t made for that.</p>n
“If they think it’s suddenly going to be Kevin Keegan football all over again they will end up getting relegated.</p>n
“It’s all very well saying the new owners will throw money at it. But how much? And who could you attract to transform that team overnight? It won’t be easy.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
WATCH THE DROP</strong></p>
Paul Merson is worried Newcastle would get RELEGATED</u> if the club bring in Mauricio Pochettino.</p>
The former Arsenal, Portsmouth and Aston Villa midfielder said in his Daily Star column: “Can you really see someone like Pochettino being a success there? </p>
“He likes to open games up and tries to win with flair. Newcastle’s squad isn’t made for that.</p>
“If they think it’s suddenly going to be Kevin Keegan football all over again they will end up getting relegated.</p>
“It’s all very well saying the new owners will throw money at it. But how much? And who could you attract to transform that team overnight? It won’t be easy.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590838555,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”12:35 pm”},”author”:”Alex Terrell</a>”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/75622bf9fec0da44f98a717e21d53376?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277447″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jamie-dickensonthesun-co-uk even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277447″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
TRANSFER CHAOS</strong></p>n
Agents and brokers across the football world think that Newcastle prospective takeover will go through – but are confused as to who to speak to about transfers.</p>n
The Newcastle Chronicle say one high-profile agent has told friends he believes the takeover is in the offing.</p>n
Another said advisors were continuing to speak to Newcastle as a potential destination for players.</p>n
And a third agent spoke about the “confusion” of who they are supposed to be dealing with.</p>n
With the takeover delayed, the club is effectively in limbo when it comes to transfer business.</p>n”,”raw”:”
TRANSFER CHAOS</strong></p>
Agents and brokers across the football world think that Newcastle prospective takeover will go through – but are confused as to who to speak to about transfers.</p>
The Newcastle Chronicle say one high-profile agent has told friends he believes the takeover is in the offing.</p>
Another said advisors were continuing to speak to Newcastle as a potential destination for players.</p>
And a third agent spoke about the “confusion” of who they are supposed to be dealing with.</p>
With the takeover delayed, the club is effectively in limbo when it comes to transfer business.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590836020,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:53 am”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277441″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jamie-dickensonthesun-co-uk odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277441″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
RONDON RETURN</strong></p>n
Former Newcastle striker Salomon Rondon has teased fans about a possible return to St James’ Park.</p>n
Rondon impressed on loan from West Brom last season scoring 12 goals and being named the club’s player of the year, before linking up with ex-Toon boss Rafa Benitez at Chinese club Dalian Yifang.</p>n
The 30-year-old told TNT Sports: “There was a lot of talk about what happened at Newcastle with the purchase of the Saudi group.</p>n
“There are a lot of rumours about the interest, but you have to wait. My present at the moment is in China.</p>n
“I have worked very well with Rafa for a year and a half. But you have to wait and see what happens. I would not look badly on a return to the Premier League.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
RONDON RETURN</strong></p>
Former Newcastle striker Salomon Rondon has teased fans about a possible return to St James’ Park.</p>
Rondon impressed on loan from West Brom last season scoring 12 goals and being named the club’s player of the year, before linking up with ex-Toon boss Rafa Benitez at Chinese club Dalian Yifang.</p>
The 30-year-old told TNT Sports: “There was a lot of talk about what happened at Newcastle with the purchase of the Saudi group.</p>
“There are a lot of rumours about the interest, but you have to wait. My present at the moment is in China.</p>
“I have worked very well with Rafa for a year and a half. But you have to wait and see what happens. I would not look badly on a return to the Premier League.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590834073,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”11:21 am”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277434″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jamie-dickensonthesun-co-uk even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277434″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
PHILIPPE MYSTERY</strong></p>n
Dimitar Berbatov has given his view on Philippe Coutinho’s transfer situation.</p>n
“There have been a lot of Premier League clubs linked with him, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and even Manchester United, but sometimes the obvious choice isn’t always the correct one,” the Bulgarian said.</p>n
“Everyone thought he would do great when he moved to Barcelona but it didn’t work out, sometimes you need to step back to go forwards, he will go to a good team there is no question about that, but he needs the trust of a manager to believe in him and make him the main man so that he can play calm and be free to do what he does.</p>n
“Other people will see him linked with a move to United and they will point out his connections with Liverpool and how he would never be forgiven if he switched to Old Trafford, but honestly, United don’t need him right now.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
PHILIPPE MYSTERY</strong></p>
Dimitar Berbatov has given his view on Philippe Coutinho’s transfer situation.</p>
“There have been a lot of Premier League clubs linked with him, Arsenal, Chelsea, Newcastle and even Manchester United, but sometimes the obvious choice isn’t always the correct one,” the Bulgarian said.</p>
“Everyone thought he would do great when he moved to Barcelona but it didn’t work out, sometimes you need to step back to go forwards, he will go to a good team there is no question about that, but he needs the trust of a manager to believe in him and make him the main man so that he can play calm and be free to do what he does.</p>
“Other people will see him linked with a move to United and they will point out his connections with Liverpool and how he would never be forgiven if he switched to Old Trafford, but honestly, United don’t need him right now.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590831418,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”10:36 am”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277428″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jamie-dickensonthesun-co-uk odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277428″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
RACE ON</strong></p>n
Newcastle are set to host the Britain’s first major sporting event since coronavirus put the UK in lockdown.</p>n
On Monday, racecourse Gosforth Park will host the national return of horse racing after 11 barren weeks.</p>n
The Newcastle Chronicle say a staggering 369 entried were lodged for a 10-race card where runners will be limited to 12 per charge.</p>n
There has been no racing in the UK since a jumps fixture at Wetherby on March 17.</p>n”,”raw”:”
RACE ON</strong></p>
Newcastle are set to host the Britain’s first major sporting event since coronavirus put the UK in lockdown.</p>
On Monday, racecourse Gosforth Park will host the national return of horse racing after 11 barren weeks.</p>
The Newcastle Chronicle say a staggering 369 entried were lodged for a 10-race card where runners will be limited to 12 per charge.</p>
There has been no racing in the UK since a jumps fixture at Wetherby on March 17.</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590828839,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:53 am”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277420″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jamie-dickensonthesun-co-uk even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277420″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
HOT HOT HOT</strong></p>n
Steve Bruce has warned his Newcastle players to be prepared to play in the summer heat as look to earn a top-10 finish in the Premier League.</p>n
He told NUFC TV: “We have had an unbelievable seven or eight weeks in terms of weather.</p>n
“That adds it’s problems as well.</p>n
“If we are going to be playing (Premier League) in July it is unheard of.</p>n
“We will address all of that.</p>n
“It’s unprecedented so we will do the best we can and make sure we are ready for whatever is ahead.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
HOT HOT HOT</strong></p>
Steve Bruce has warned his Newcastle players to be prepared to play in the summer heat as look to earn a top-10 finish in the Premier League.</p>
He told NUFC TV: “We have had an unbelievable seven or eight weeks in terms of weather.</p>
“That adds it’s problems as well.</p>
“If we are going to be playing (Premier League) in July it is unheard of.</p>
“We will address all of that.</p>
“It’s unprecedented so we will do the best we can and make sure we are ready for whatever is ahead.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590826644,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”9:17 am”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277408″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-jamie-dickensonthesun-co-uk odd alt thread-odd thread-alt depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277408″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
PUBS SHUT, MIKE’S BUSY</strong></p>n
Mike Ashley was due to meet Newcastle United Supporters’ Trust (NUST) representatives over a pint in May before the UK went into lockdown, according to trust chair Alex Hurst.</p>n
Speaking on the Guardian’s Football Weekly Extra podcast Hurst was asked how much dialogue the NUST have had with Ashley during his regime.</p>n
“Depressingly little dialogue,” he said. “Frustratingly little dialogue. Funnily enough, I might get bitten on the a*** for this one, but they have talked about us meeting Mike Ashley in May this year before coronavirus kicked off so we thought we were making some kind of progress there.</p>n
“It was going to be an informal meeting that involved beer, because that’s how Mike likes it apparently, but sadly that might never happen now.</p>n
“It’s been really tough and a lot of decisions Newcastle United seemed to have made – not just in the last 12 months but before that – seemed to have been almost deliberately antagonistic towards the fan base, which is a strange thing to do as a football club but that’s where we found ourselves unfortunately.”</p>n”,”raw”:”
PUBS SHUT, MIKE’S BUSY</strong></p>
Mike Ashley was due to meet Newcastle United Supporters’ Trust (NUST) representatives over a pint in May before the UK went into lockdown, according to trust chair Alex Hurst.</p>
Speaking on the Guardian’s Football Weekly Extra podcast Hurst was asked how much dialogue the NUST have had with Ashley during his regime.</p>
“Depressingly little dialogue,” he said. “Frustratingly little dialogue. Funnily enough, I might get bitten on the a*** for this one, but they have talked about us meeting Mike Ashley in May this year before coronavirus kicked off so we thought we were making some kind of progress there.</p>
“It was going to be an informal meeting that involved beer, because that’s how Mike likes it apparently, but sadly that might never happen now.</p>
“It’s been really tough and a lot of decisions Newcastle United seemed to have made – not just in the last 12 months but before that – seemed to have been almost deliberately antagonistic towards the fan base, which is a strange thing to do as a football club but that’s where we found ourselves unfortunately.”</p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590822094,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”8:01 am”},”author”:”jamie.dickenson@thesun.co.uk”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/5dea02fb4cfa29a9c7171d4c76e55a7b?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}},{“id”:”277392″,”type”:”new”,”post_id”:”11720703″,”css_classes”:”liveblog byuser comment-author-alan-scott even thread-even depth-1 liveblog-entry liveblog-entry-class-277392″,”content”:{“rendered”:”
GOOD MORNING, NEWCASTLE FANS</strong></p>n
Newcastle’s would-be buyers hope the Premier League confirming its restart on June 17 will help them complete their £300million takeover.</p>n
Video conferences and paperwork, plus uncertainty over the Prem relaunch and controversy over the Saudi-backed consortium, all mean the buy-out has been somewhat stuttering towards a conclusion.</p>n
But with the Prem returning, Amanda Staveley, the Reuben brothers and Co believe the takeover can be completed smoothly and quickly.</p>n
Nonetheless, another spanner in the works over TV coverage has been thrown in the works.</p>n
Already dogged by claims of pirating Prem games owned by Qatar’s beIN Sports, the FA have now also threatened Saudi Arabian broadcasts with legal action.</p>n
The Times say the Football Association have written to Saudi network KSA Sports, ordering them to stop playing old Newcastle FA Cup matches – and copied the Prem into the letter.</p>n
The letter states: “It has come to our attention that KSA Sports is engaged in the unauthorised and illegal broadcast of extracts from the matches…</p>n
“As you have neither sought nor obtained permission from the FA or any of its authorised licensees to use this content on your channels, your present use is an infringement of the FA’s rights.</p>n
“Broadcast piracy is a significant concern…”</p>n
Meanwhile, ex-England striker Paul Merson insists Newcastle should keep Steve Bruce.</p>n
And if they do sack him, “pragmatic” Rafa Benitez would be a far better option than football purist Mauricio Pochettino.</p>n
TV pundit Merse says axing Bruce would be a “big mistake” as he has done a “fantastic job”.</p>n
And he fears former Spurs chief Pochettino could even relegate the Toon if he tried to transform them too quickly into free-flowing entertainers. </p>n”,”raw”:”
GOOD MORNING, NEWCASTLE FANS</strong></p>
Newcastle’s would-be buyers hope the Premier League confirming its restart on June 17 will help them complete their £300million takeover.</p>
Video conferences and paperwork, plus uncertainty over the Prem relaunch and controversy over the Saudi-backed consortium, all mean the buy-out has been somewhat stuttering towards a conclusion.</p>
But with the Prem returning, Amanda Staveley, the Reuben brothers and Co believe the takeover can be completed smoothly and quickly.</p>
Nonetheless, another spanner in the works over TV coverage has been thrown in the works.</p>
Already dogged by claims of pirating Prem games owned by Qatar’s beIN Sports, the FA have now also threatened Saudi Arabian broadcasts with legal action.</p>
The Times say the Football Association have written to Saudi network KSA Sports, ordering them to stop playing old Newcastle FA Cup matches – and copied the Prem into the letter.</p>
The letter states: “It has come to our attention that KSA Sports is engaged in the unauthorised and illegal broadcast of extracts from the matches…</p>
“As you have neither sought nor obtained permission from the FA or any of its authorised licensees to use this content on your channels, your present use is an infringement of the FA’s rights.</p>
“Broadcast piracy is a significant concern…”</p>
Meanwhile, ex-England striker Paul Merson insists Newcastle should keep Steve Bruce.</p>
And if they do sack him, “pragmatic” Rafa Benitez would be a far better option than football purist Mauricio Pochettino.</p>
TV pundit Merse says axing Bruce would be a “big mistake” as he has done a “fantastic job”.</p>
And he fears former Spurs chief Pochettino could even relegate the Toon if he tried to transform them too quickly into free-flowing entertainers. </p>”},”date”:{“timestamp”:1590821709,”date_formatted”:”30th May 2020″,”time_formatted”:”7:00 am”},”author”:”Alan Scott”,”avatar”:{“src”:”https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/66699a0cd509bd1a4ccf96f4e347b83a?s=96&d=mm&r=g”,”width”:30,”height”:30}}]},”pageMeta”:{“activeCarouselIndex”:0,”articleId”:11720703,”articleMountId”:”main-content”,”section”:{“slug”:”football”,”id”:339,”sectionName”:”sport/football/premierleague”,”type”:”customiserV1″,”theme”:”theme-football”},”spotId”:”sp_5v3VPY0c”,”pushlyKey”:”KtL4100XTLLEgUtYDKtO1stRdc1XNxnLUb5i”,”commentsAllowed”:true,”pageType”:”article”,”isSection”:false,”pageTags”:[“Sport Live Blogs”,”Newcastle United”],”renderedArticleId”:11720703,”sharingEnabled”:true,”socialHeadline”:”Newcastle takeover LIVE:”,”socialSharingServices”:[“twitter”,”facebook”],”urlAbsolute”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11720703/newcastle-takeover-bin-pochettino-bin-salman-rondon-transfer-shaqiri/”,”cssManifest”:{“adsDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/adsDesktop.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”adsMobile.css”:”/assets/client/adsMobile.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”article.css”:”/assets/client/article.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”articleSocial.css”:”/assets/client/articleSocial.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”boxout.css”:”/assets/client/boxout.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”brightcoveDesktop.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveDesktop.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”brightcoveMobile.css”:”/assets/client/brightcoveMobile.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”comments.css”:”/assets/client/comments.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”core.css”:”/assets/client/core.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”coreMobile.css”:”/assets/client/coreMobile.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”customiser.css”:”/assets/client/customiser.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”liveblog.css”:”/assets/client/liveblog.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”oembed.css”:”/assets/client/oembed.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”opta.css”:”/assets/client/opta.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”page-404.css”:”/assets/client/page-404.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”pagination.css”:”/assets/client/pagination.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”rails.css”:”/assets/client/rails.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”,”section.css”:”/assets/client/section.bfa59a61227958974bdd.1.css”},”cssBundles”:[{“src”:”article.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”articleSocial.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”liveblog.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”adsDesktop.css”,”lazy”:false},{“src”:”comments.css”,”lazy”:true},{“src”:”opta.css”,”lazy”:false}],”siteContext”:{“site”:”sun”,”lang”:”en-gb”,”articleDateFormat”:”D MMM YYYY,H:mm”,”timezone”:”Europe/London”,”sourcepoint”:{“enabled”:true,”accountId”:”259″,”siteId”:”5048″,”mmsDomain”:”https://cmp.thesun.co.uk”,”privacyManagerId”:”5d9f9b096ea62d2769efe589″},”isProd”:true},”site”:”sun”,”isProd”:true},”siteLinks”:{“help”:”https://help.thesun.co.uk”,”login”:”https://login.thesun.co.uk”,”profile”:”https://home.thesun.co.uk”},”articleTeaser”:[{“content”:{“kicker”:”OD MAN OUT”,”headline”:”Man Utd FAIL to agree new Odion Ighalo deal as striker’s loan expires”,”lead”:”JUST weeks before the Premier League season is set to restart after the coronavirus delay, United look like being a striker short.”,”url”:”https://www.thesun.co.uk/sport/football/11751968/manchester-united-odion-ighalo-loan-transfer/”},”theme”:”theme-sport”},{“content”:{“kicker”:”OLE’S TWIN BONUS”,”headline”:”Man Utd lead £50m Havertz chase as Solskjaer eyes double swoop with Sancho”,”lead”:”BAYER LEVERKUSEN’S German winger Kai Havertz has joined Dortmund star Jadon Sancho at the top of Old Trafford boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer’s wishlist. 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