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Newcastle pair Rafa Benitez and Ayoze Pérez pay tribute to José Antonio Reyes following the former Arsenal man's passing  Chronicle LiveNewcastle United manager Rafa Benitez and forward Ayoze Pérez have both paid tribute to José Antonio Reyes following his sad passing. The former Arsenal winger was involved in a fatal car accident on Saturday morning, with current club Sevilla confirming the news of his sad passing on their Twitter account. The Spanish side'

Chronicling Newcastle's European success - from both sides of amazing run  Chronicle LiveHe is perfectly balanced with a foot firmly planted in both camps to recall with clarity and total dedication how Newcastle United became champions of Europe on a balmy June night in Budapest. Because Matt Watson-Broughton, unusual Geordie name or not, is a born-and-bred local who now resides a lot of the time in Hungary’s capital and works for, among others, the Hungarian Football Federation

Newcastle United legends heading back to the final scene of their triumph  Chronicle LiveThe pilgrimage to Budapest will be headed by the good and the great, as is only right. Exactly 50 years after Newcastle United became European champions, those involved in the achievement will be heading back to the final scene of their triumph. Skipper Bob Moncur, the jut-jawed defender who, incredibly, scored a hat-trick over the two legs against Ujpest Dozsa, will lead the likes of double Euro w

Newcastle United's fearless class of 1969 were capable of beating anyone on their day  Chronicle LiveIt is, for Newcastle United’s passionate yet starved supporters of the faith, the greatest achievement this last half century. Because not only does it represent United’s last silverware gained on a major battlefield but the only European conquest in a history stretching back over 125 years. The Inter-Cities Fairs Cup – the forerunner of the UEFA Cup and Europa League

Newcastle United have NOT spoken to Gennaro Gattuso after Italian leaves AC Milan  Chronicle LiveNewcastle United have not made any moves to speak to Gennaro Gattuso - despite reports in Italy touting him as a replacement for Rafa Benitez. Gattuso left AC Milan last week and is interested in a switch to the Premier League. But United have been focused on Benitez since the season ended. The media in Italy have suggested that St James’ Park could be Gattuso’s next destination

Newcastle boss Benitez in frame for Roma job  Tribal FootballNewcastle United boss Rafa Benitez is in the frame for the AS Roma job. Gazzetta dello Sport reports ex-Liverpool boss Benitez has emerged as a main contender for the role as well as former PSG manager Laurent Blanc. Benitez is currently in Madrid for the Champions League final between Liverpool and Tottenham. The Spanish manager, who won the Champions League with Liverpool in 2005, is about to come off contract at Newcastle.

Amazing scenes as Westlife fans light up Newcastle during You Raise Me Up  Chronicle LiveIt's a song, that as well as being one of Westlife's biggest hits, means a lot to a lot of people and there were absolutely amazing scenes on Friday night when the band performed You Raise Me Up in Newcastle. Shane, Mark, Nicky and Kian were back in the city for the first of two consecutive shows at the Utilita Arena and they got a rapturous reception from the packed Geordie crowd. The incredible r

Joselu reveals 'possibilities' to leave Newcastle  Tribal FootballJoselu admits he could be on the move from Newcastle United. Newcastle forward Joselu says he's exploring possibilities" to leave the Magpies this summer. The 29-year-old will be allowed to leave Tyneside if he can find a buyer. I have possibilities to change but it will depend on the new direction that will come to the club," he told the Evening Chronicle. I have one year left on my contract at Newcastle."