FANS REACT AS MAGPIES CHASE McCARTHY

Newcastle United have been linked as fovourites to sign James McCarthy from Everton this month – and fans would love to see his move to Saint James Park come through.


The odds were slammed yesterday on the Republic of Ireland international transferring to Rafael Benitez’s team before the deadline.

Following a wave of bets, bookmakers Sky Bet shortened the odds on McCarthy, 26, moving to Newcastle this month to 8/11 by Monday night. Benitez’s side are place well ahead of second favourites. Celtic, who are 12/1 to land McCarthy, clear of Crystal Palace (14/1) and Sunderland (18/1).

Newcastle fans are keen for Benitez to revamp the club’s midfield even though the team is doing well at the top of the Championship. Supporters have been particularly critical of ex-Sunderland man Jack Colback this season, while Cheick Tiote is on the verge of moving to Sporting Gijon in Spain.

A broad section of the Newcastle faithful believe McCarthy would be an upgrade on the many of the current central midfielders available to Benitez and are excited at the possibility of the club signing him this month. Continue reading “FANS REACT AS MAGPIES CHASE McCARTHY”

West Brom can be successful

New West Brom striker Hal Robson-Kanu believes that West Bromwich Albion can have a successful season.


The player has only joined the club on a free transfer in August after impressing in the Euro 2016 with Wales.

Hal Robson-Kanu said that he had been impressed by the professionalism and the team spirit at the club. He believes that these are two important ingredients for success and believes that West Brom is on the right path.

West Brom has made a relatively good start to their season and has for objective to avoid relegation for the 8th consecutive time. They are 13th in the table, and Hal Robson-Kanu believes that they should be able to build on their good start to the season. He said that the club has for objective to finish in the top half of the table and he believes that this is achievable.

Hal Robson-Kanu stated that there is a good discipline in the squad and that all the players behave in a professional way. He believes that the club has an excellent infrastructure and above all a good manager that knows how to manage his team. He said that all the players work hard and are determined to have a good season. Continue reading “West Brom can be successful”