Rafa Benitez

I left CL club to join NUFC - but leaving St James' Park was 'wrong'

A general view of the lettering on the east stand during the Premier League match between Newcastle United and West Ham United at St James' Park on May 17, 2026 in Newcastle upon Tyne, England. (Photo by Stu Forster/Getty Images)

‘He was fake’ - Former Newcastle player attacks manager and fans

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez

Former Newcastle United and Liverpool manager sacked by Greek giants

Ex-Newcastle United midfielder Jack Colback revealed he rejected the chance to join West Ham after leaving Sunderland.

Ex-NUFC man rejected West Ham transfer after ‘nonsense’ SAFC statement

Newcastle United release special ticket information v Sunderland that fans must know about

NUFC release ticket information v SAFC that fans must know about

Anthony Elanga scored his first Newcastle United goal v Manchester City

5,359 fans witnessed what Newcastle United must do to fix major issue

Jamaal Lascelles - Newcastle United's 12-year leader

Newcastle United captain Jamaal Lascelles has been linked with a move to West Ham during the January transfer window.

West Ham ‘interested’ in signing Newcastle United star

Former Newcastle United defender Chancel Mbemba scored a late winner to ensure DR Congo progressed in their World Cup playoff clash against Cameroon.

Yoane Wissa’s World Cup dream alive by goal from £8m ex-NUFC star

Former Newcastle United trio Nile Ranger, Yasin Ben El-Mhanni and Jack Young will all feature in Baller League UK Season Two

Ex-Newcastle United trio picked for YouTube Baller League series

Dwight Gayle

Newcastle United favourite reveals surprise new career change

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez

Newcastle United favourite plots next career move after SJP visit

Sean Longstaff will undergo a medical ahead of a proposed move to Leeds United

Fabrizio Romano confirms Longstaff medical after transfer breakthrough

Matt Ritchie is set to leave Portsmouth after just one season.

NUFC favourite linked with shock transfer 12 months on from dream move

Jack Grealish has been linked with moves to Newcastle United and Everton this summer

Jack Grealish has already dropped transfer hint amid NUFC links

Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has been released by Luton Town

185-game ex-Newcastle United star released by Championship club
Former Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul has been released by Luton Town after the Hatters were relegated to League One.
Joe Buck

Jack Grealish has been linked with a move to Newcastle United this summer

Jack Grealish has already made Man City position clear amid NUFC links

Fabian Schar has played a key role at Newcastle United under Eddie Howe after struggling for game time under Steve Bruce.

I didn't like the way I was treated at NUFC - now I'm a club legend

Only one good thing has come from Southampton’s season – and it isn’t Tyler Dibling

Newcastle United winner amongst leading candidates for Saints role

Kieran Trippier on Jamaal Lascelles impact.

Kieran Trippier disagrees with NUFC classy 'gesture' claim

Steve Bruce’s explosive response to Dwight Gayle’s ‘tactics’ criticism

Former Liverpool, Newcastle, Chelsea and Valencia head coach Rafael Benitez.

NUFC hero caused major disagreement between Rafa Benitez & Mike Ashley

Steve Bruce breaks silence on Newcastle United’s Carabao Cup win

Former Newcastle United and Liverpool manager Rafa Benitez. Benitez has been linked with becoming Rangers' new manager

Newcastle United favourite linked with shock Rangers manager role

Rafa Benitez briefly coached Anthony Gordon during their time at Everton.

Rafa Benitez’s crucial Everton decision that NUFC fans will love

Miguel Almiron

Why Miguel Almiron’s legacy at Newcastle United deserves respect

Newcastle United winger Miguel Almiron

Newcastle United issued emphatic 87% verdict on £10m transfer
Miguel Almiron is on the verge of leaving Newcastle United with a return to Atlanta United progressing.
Joe Buck

Former Newcastle United and Leeds United midfielder Vurnon Anita

I left NUFC for free - now I’m a rap star and have found a new club

Former Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey. Shelvey is reportedly set to join Burnley this month.

Ex-NUFC man ‘closing in’ on surprise Championship transfer

Former Newcastle United midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is training with Burnley ahead of a potential move to the Championship side

Ex-Newcastle United midfielder spotted at Championship training ground

Portsmouth manager John Mousinho. Pompey are reportedly interested in signing Newcastle United midfielder Isaac Hayden.

Portsmouth ‘in talks’ to sign 171-game Newcastle United ace

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez

Ex-Newcastle United man linked with Premier League vacancy

Newcastle United head coach Eddie Howe

Howe's win percentage compared to former Newcastle United managers

Newcastle United defender Fabian Schar

Newcastle United issued emphatic verdict on major contract decision

Vurnon Anita in action for Newcastle United

I left Newcastle United in 2017 - I’m now a rap star and free agent

Former Newcastle United defender DeAndre Yedlin. Yedlin also played for Sunderland and Spurs during his time in England.

Ex-Newcastle United ace makes claim that Sunderland fans will hate

Paul Dummett is still searching for a new club after leaving Newcastle United.

Newcastle cult hero with 213 appearances remains a free agent

Newcastle United midfielder Sean Longstaff

Newcastle United star explains big difference between Benitez & Bruce

Ayoze Perez has explained why he needed to leave Newcastle United to join Leicester City in 2019

I needed ‘a change’ from Newcastle - that’s why I joined Leicester

Steve Bruce is in talks to make a shock return to management.

Steve Bruce gives verdict on controversial Newcastle United decision

Wolves boss Gary O'Neil

Wolves handed fresh double injury blow ahead of Newcastle United clash

Former Lazio winger Jordan Lukaku

Ex-Lazio winger reveals failed shock Newcastle United transfer move

Alexia Notto at the Amalfi Coast.

NUFC WAG jets off for break after star linked with transfer exit

Former Newcastle United manager Rafa Benitez

Rafa Benitez namedrops NUFC star as he ‘eyes’ Premier League return

Newcastle United confirm departure after Leicester City swoop

Ryan Sessegnon in action for Tottenham Hotspur against Newcastle United.

Fulham ‘in talks’ to sign Newcastle United nemesis and former target

Former Newcastle United midfielder Mikel Merino helped Spain win Euro 2024. He's reportedly wanted by Arsenal this summer.

Arsenal ‘plot’ £20m bid for ex-Newcastle United midfielder

Ex-NUFC man joins shock new club following Saudi Arabia spell

Pompey head coach John Mousinho

Portsmouth boss coy on transfer move for ‘fantastic’ NUFC ace

Rafa Benitez and Joselu during their time at Newcastle United.

Rafa Benitez explains why UCL winner flopped at Newcastle United

Newcastle star Matt Ritchie has been linked with a return to one of his former clubs.

What next for Matt Ritchie following release and Pompey ‘interest’?

‘Honoured’ - Newcastle United star posts emotional Toon farewell

Newcastle United confirm departure of 428-game duo

Dwight Gayle celebrates a goal for Derby. (Photo by Naomi Baker/Getty Images).

9 ex-Newcastle United players released by clubs this summer

Ciaran Clark in action for Stoke CIty. The former Aston Villa and Newcastle United man has been released by the Potters.

Former NUFC man released by Championship side after three-game season

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