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Spurs captain Romero out for rest of season

Tottenham have suffered a devastating setback in their fight against relegation with news that captain Cristian Romero will miss the rest of the Premier League campaign. The Argentine international sustained a serious knee injury during Sunday's narrow defeat at Sunderland, leaving new manager Roberto De Zerbi without his most influential defensive figure.

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Van de Ven worried about De Zerbi as Spurs edge closer to relegation

Micky van de Ven has expressed significant concern that Tottenham Hotspur may run out of time to master Roberto De Zerbi’s intricate tactical system as they battle to avoid a historic relegation. The vice-captain insisted that the squad must prioritise immediate results over stylistic evolution following a dismal defeat at Sunderland that left them two points adrift of safety.

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De Zerbi claims Spurs flops 'don't need a coach' after Sunderland loss

Roberto De Zerbi’s tenure as Tottenham Hotspur head coach began with a whimper as a deflected strike condemned his side to a 1-0 defeat at Sunderland. The result extends Spurs' miserable winless run in the Premier League to 105 days, leaving the north London club deep in a relegation scrap. After the match, the Italian offered a puzzling assessment of his squad, suggesting they require emotional support more than tactical instruction.

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How De Zerbi can pull off Mission: Impossible at Spurs

If you have to appoint three different permanent managers in the same season, it's probably a sign that it hasn't gone to plan. In the case of Tottenham Hotspur, the 2025 Europa League winners, this campaign could hardly have gone any worse. The club's desire to become a more streetwise outfit under Thomas Frank saw a horribly assembled squad pickpocketed and bamboozled at every turn.

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Bruno praises Kane for joining Bayern in search of trophies

Harry Kane was right to join Bayern Munich from Tottenham Hotspur in order to start winning trophies, according to Manchester United captain Bruno Fernandes. The striker departed Spurs in the summer of 2023 as their all-time leading scorer, though did not claim a single piece of team silverware during his 14-year spell in the first team.

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Frontrunners emerge to sign Liverpool legend Robertson

Liverpool's Premier League rivals are in pole position to complete a sensational move for Andy Robertson this summer as the legendary defender prepares to leave Anfield. Having spent nine trophy-laden years on Merseyside, the Scotland captain is set to become a free agent at the end of the current campaign.

Frequently asked questions

The origins of Newcastle United can be traced all the way back to 1881, when Stanley Cricket Club of Byker took interest in the formation of a football club. Over the years, several name changes and mergers took place. Finally, on December 9, 1892, the name Newcastle United Football Club was decided upon. Other name suggestions included Newcastle F.C, Newcastle Rangers, Newcastle City, and City of Newcastle.

Newcastle United is co-owned by Saudi Arabia's Public Investment Fund (PIF), who hold an 85% stake, and the UK-based RB Sports & Media, who hold the remaining 15% stake. The takeover was completed in 2021.

Newcastle United play their home games at the iconic St. James' Park, located in Newcastle upon Tyne. St. James' Park has been the club's go-to home venue since 1892.

St. James' Park has a seating capacity of about 52,000, with Newcastle United currently planning an overhaul which will see the capacity rise to 65,000.

Newcastle United have won 11 titles, including four top flight titles and six FA Cups.

Newcastle United have won four first division titles in their history, with the most recent win coming almost a century ago, all the way back in 1926-27.

Jimmy Lawrence has made the most appearances ever for Newcastle United, donning the jersey on 496 appearances to hold off fellow goalkeeper Shay Given among others.

Newcastle United will forever revere perhaps their most iconic player ever, the legendary Alan Shearer, who scored a club record 206 goals in a little over 400 appearances.

Shola Amoebi, Andy Cole, Shay Given, Bobby Mitchell, Alan Shearer, Hatem Ben Arfa, Andy Carroll, James Milner, Kevin Keegan, Paul Gasciogne, and Malcolm Macdonald are some of the most acclaimed footballers to have played for Newcastle United.

Joe Harvey, Kenny Dalglish, Kevin Keegan, Steve Bruce, Rafael Benitez, and Ruud Gullit are some of the most famous managers to have been in charge of Newcastle United.

Newcastle United are nicknamed The Magpies, because the black and white colour scheme on their jerseys is reminiscent of the actual magpie bird.