NUFC bring je ne sais quoi to classroom
Dedenders Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Mathieu Debuchy helped take a class at Newcastle Sschool for Boys in Gosforth.
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NUFC: Pardew reacts to criticism
A minority of Newcastle United supporters were calling for the Manager's head last weekend.
Alan Pardew came under fire as his team lost at Stoke, continuing a dismal sequence of premier league results.
The Magpies boss has had a few days to reflect on the fans anger and today he responded to criticism aimed at him and his team.
Fan group wants to have input in any development
The Newcastle United Supporters Group, which says the club is selling the lease for land near the stadium, insists it wants to speak to any developers. A spokesman, Michael Martin, believes losing the plot, near the gallowgate end of the stadium, could restrict future expansion of the ground.
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NUFC fan group expresses 'grave concern'
A fan group, Newcastle United Supporters Trust, says it's concerned about apparent club plans to sell the lease for a plot of land beside St James' Park. It claims development on the area, near the gallowgate end of the stadium, would restrict the future potential to expand the ground.
NUFC bring je ne sais quoi to classroom
Dedenders Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Mathieu Debuchy helped take a class at Newcastle Sschool for Boys in Gosforth.
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French lessons with a difference
Two of Newcastle United's French have spent the day teaching at a Newcastle school.
Defenders Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Mathieu Debuchy have been at Newcastle School for Boys.
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The teachers:
Mapou Yanga-Mbwia:
Born: May 15, 1989 in Bangui, Central African Republic.
Nationality: French.
Position: Defence, centre back.
Career: Captained Montpellier to the Ligue 1 title in 2012. Three appearances for the France national team. Joined Newcastle United for an undisclosed fee, signing a five and a half year deal on January 22, 2013. He made his debut as a substitute during the club's 2-1 win over Aston Villa.
Mathieu Debuchy:
Born: July 28, 1985 in Fretin, France.
Nationality: French.
Position: Defender, right back.
Career: Began his career at French club Lille before joining Newcastle United on a five and a half year deal on January 4, 2013, for a fee of around £5.5 million. He made his debut against Norwich on January 12. Capped by France 19 times.
Newcastle United players give French lessons in schools
Newcastle United has a reputation for welcoming French football players. Today, two of them will be hoping to repay the favour.
Defenders Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa and Mathieu Debuchy are giving a French language lesson at the Newcastle School for Boys.
Newcastle go 1 - 0 up against Hull
Newcastle have gone 1 - 0 up against Hull.
Moussa Sissoko scored in the tenth minute.
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Football preview: North East teams aiming high
Gus Poyet is confident ahead of Sunderland's Premier League clash against Manchester City. Newcastle are also in action against Spurs.
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