Rafa Benitez Archives: 12/2016

By Matt Farr Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez has been handed a major boost ahead of his side’s Championship meeting with Blackburn on Monday. Mo Diame,…

COMMENT by Amir Mir Football Insider analyses the three talking points as Newcastle beat Nottingham Forest 3-1 at St James’ Park on Friday night. Sunderland…

By Emma Sanders Rafa Benitez claims other sides “try that bit harder” when they come to St James’ Park and that his side still haven’t…

By Matt Farr Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez insists the new year holds great promise for the Championship title favourites. The Magpies head into 2017 in…

By Will Butcher Rafa Benitez has revealed Newcastle duo Jesus Gamez and Rolando Aarons are to miss the clash against Nottingham Forest. The senior duo…

By Will Butcher Rolando Aarons could be set for an early return to the Newcastle first team as he steps up his recovery from a knee…

By Matt Farr Newcastle boss Rafa Benitez was left frustrated by his side’s performance in their 1-0 defeat to Sheffield Wednesday on Monday. The Magpies could…

By Amir Mir Rafa Benitez has revealed that he will “try to see” if he can improve his Newcastle squad when the January transfer window…

By Matt Farr Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez insists his side are not yet at their best this season. Benitez and Newcastle endured a torrid start…

By Emma Sanders Rafa Benitez has stated Newcastle do not need to spend £20 million on an emerging player in the January transfer window because…

By Will Butcher Rafa Benitez has confirmed that Newcastle will look to sell Cheick Tiote in January. The 30-year-old has plummeted down the midfield pecking…

COMMENT by Amir Mir Football Insider names the Newcastle player of the year for 2016 Dwight Gayle is Newcastle’s player of the year, despite only…

By Harvey Byrne Rafa Benitez has labelled Leeds as a “good” team and named them as a contender for promotion to the Premier League. Benitez’ Newcastle side…

By Emma Sanders Steven Gerrard has revealed the details about Rafa Benitez’ half-time talk which helped to spark one of Liverpool’s most famous comebacks. Benitez…

By Matt Farr Newcastle manager Rafa Benitez does not believe that striker Aleksandar Mitrovic will leave the club in January, but admits that agents trying…

By Emma Sanders Rafa Benitez has spoken out about his transition from managing Real Madrid against Barcelona, to preparing to take on Burton Albion with…

By Will Butcher Birmingham’s defence will struggle to cope with Newcastle’s flying winger Christian Atsu if he is handed a starting berth by Rafa Benitez.…

By Will Butcher Newcastle are set to keep hold of Aleksander Mitrovic in January despite Premier League interest in the striker, according to a report.…

By Matt Farr Newcastle are eyeing a sensational move for FC Porto midfielder Hector Herrera in January. The Chronicle, citing a report in the print…

COMMENT By Will Butcher Newcastle must secure Yoann Gouffran’s future at St James’ Park before it is too late. The 30-year-old’s current Toon deal is…