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Hislop hails under-rated Harper

FORMER Newcastle goalkeeper Shaka Hislop believes Steve Harper is good enough to establish himself as first choice at one of the Premier League’s ‘Big Four’ – but he still thinks he will end his career at St James’s Park. Read

Kevin Keegan

Keegan’s brought back fun at United

NEWCASTLE United assistant boss Chris Hughton has revealed the secret behind the Kevin Keegan-led renaissance that has electrified St James’s Park over the last two months – a change in emphasis on the training pitch aimed at getting his players to enjoy their work again. Read

United manager praises ‘under fire’ Chelsea coach

NEWCASTLE boss Kevin Keegan admits it makes him feel vulnerable in his job at St James’s Park to see Chelsea counterpart Avram Grant’s position under threat. Read

Nicky Butt

Butt: We are ready to deliver success

NEWCASTLE United midfielder Nicky Butt believes it is finally time to deliver on the club’s promise after declaring that nearly everything is in place at St James’s Park to challenge for their desired top-six spot. Read

Habib Beye

I’m up to toughest test yet, says Beye

HABIB Beye has revealed he received a nasty shock in English football when he realised he would have to toughen up to play in the Premier League. Read

Kevin Keegan

Exile helped Kevin change fortunes

KEVIN Keegan believes his self-enforced exile from football helped him turn things around at Newcastle United because it meant he had to focus his attention on the players he inherited from Sam Allardyce. Read

‘We are ready for Blues test’

NEWCASTLE midfielder Geremi is looking forward to the arrival of Chelsea on Bank Holiday Monday as they will give a true measure of how far United have progressed under Kevin Keegan. Read

Steve Harper

'It’s vital we build momentum'

THE focus might be shifting towards Kevin Keegan’s summer recruitment drive, but goalkeeper Steve Harper insists Newcastle’s current players have a huge responsibility to end the campaign well and give the club momentum going into next season. Read

We owe a great league to give it our best

THE competitive part of Newcastle United’s season may have effectively ended weeks ago, but Kevin Keegan is still promising a grandstand finish to another turbulent campaign. Read

Geremi

‘We must spend to get into top six’

MIDFIELDER Geremi has warned Newcastle must splash out in the transfer market to qualify for Europe next season – after Kevin Keegan revealed the club has already missed out on three targets. Read

Side’s character satisfying for boss

KEVIN Keegan believes his side have answered questions about their character – and saw much evidence of their new desire and belief in the draw against West Ham. Read

Kevin Keegan

Player search goes global for Keegan

KEVIN Keegan admits Newcastle United will not be able to compete with the prestige of the Premier League’s ‘Big Four’ in the transfer market this summer, but he believes that outside that top flight elite no other club will be as attractive to potential players. Read

Defensive woes are in the past, says Taylor

Kevin Keegan is not a manager normally associated with defensive graft but, as Mark Douglas hears from defensive stalwart Steven Taylor, building from the back has been a key factor in the St James’s Park revival Read

Nobody leaves unless I say so – boss

NEWCASTLE United boss Kevin Keegan has insisted that there will be no surprise departures from St James’s Park this summer – and that includes Emre, the injury-jinxed midfielder he is yet to see the best of since his return to Tyneside. Read

Luka Modric

Future is bright as kids start to shine

AS NEWCASTLE step up their pursuit of £20m-rated Croatia midfielder Luka Modric, the man responsible for bringing through the brightest of their young stars has predicted a glowing future for home-grown talent in Kevin Keegan’s St James’s Park revolution. Read

Michael Owen

'Contract talks with Owen will start soon' - Mort

CHRIS Mort will begin contract negotiations with Michael Owen full of praise for the way the Newcastle skipper helped lead the team out of their alarming slump in form. Read

Obafemi Martins

Martins is close to signing new United deal

OBAFEMI Martins is on the verge of signing a lucrative new contract as Newcastle United look to fend off any interest in their star players this summer. Read

Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper

Hard work must go on at United – Harper

NEWCASTLE United fans have been warned not to lose a sense of perspective in the euphoria of their 51st Tyne-Wear derby success. Read

Captain marvel is a true inspiration

Newcastle’s newly-crowned derby hero is prospering in his new role as United skipper. Mark Douglas explains why the England striker is the perfect man to lead Kevin Keegan’s St James’s Park revolution Read

Fears are without substance after win

Paul Dixon has been following Newcastle United for more than 35 years, 16 of which have been as a season ticket holder in the Gallowgate End at St James’s Park. Each week in his column, he takes a wry look at all things football – from a black-and-white perspective. Read

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