Everything Is Black And White

It's been a busy few days when it comes to Newcastle United. Firstly, we had the quotes from Rafa Benitez that he knew he was leaving in May - so why was there a feeling of hope that he'd still sign a new deal? We explain. Secondly, there was a 'statement' released on social media by the Bin Zayed Group - we chose not to run it. Here's why.And finally, the managerial search - is Steve Bruce set to become the next NUFC manager?Chris Waugh and Mark Douglas join Andrew Musgrove to go through all the key issues at Newcastle United.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

In a special episode of The Everything is Black and White Podcast, host Andrew Musgrove is joined by the chairman of the Newcastle United Supporters Trust, Alex Hurst. Having taken the role up in January, the NUST has seen a dramatic change and has now reached over 7,500 members - the majority signing up in the last week after the exit of Rafa Benitez. Musgrove quizzes Hurst on the hopes and ambitions of the Trust, as well as where your membership money goes.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

 Ayoze Perez is set for Leicester City with the Foxes agreeing a £30 million deal for the Spaniard. This means Newcastle United are likely to start the season without their top scorers, Perez and Salomon Rondon.United fans' concern about the new season following the departure of Rafa Benitez has been heightened by the news of Perez's exit - and whether there is enough time to improve the squad. In a special episode of The Everything is Black and White Podcast, NUFC writer Chris Waugh joins host Andrew Musgrove to discuss Ayoze Perez's exit, the lack of strikers, and the link to Roberto Martinez.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello, and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast.Today, host Andrew Musgrove is joined by chief sports writer Lee Ryder, and NUFC writer Chris Waugh to discuss the important issues at Newcastle United. The main talking point is Rafa Benitez's exit, and the Spaniard issued a statement today thanking fans for their support as well as revealing the main reason for leaving - feeling the hierarchy did not back his project. The trio analyse the statement, discuss the time scale to appoint Benitez's replacement, talk about the lack of ambition, and how any new manager is going to be faced with a number of tasks as soon as he is appointed.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast brought to you by the team at ChronicleLive. This special episode sees football editor Mark Douglas join host Andrew Musgrove in a special Q&A session covering NUFC. Our listeners have sent in dozens of questions, and we picked the ones we felt were most important. The issues include:The worry any new manager will be rejected by the fans no matter who he isWhere are we with the Bin Zayed Group attempt to takeover NUFC? Will Sean Dyche really be attracted by the NUFC job? Could Rafa Benitez return under new owners? Plus a bit about how Chronicle NUFC cover the takeover story Please remember to like and subscribe to our podcast.   For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Lee Ryder and Chris Waugh join Andrew Musgrove to reflect on a week that has seen Rafa Benitez walk out of the club. Who are the contenders to replace him? How quickly will the club act? And do they know the direction they want to take?The lads also catch up with Wor Flags, who this week announced they would take a hiatus until Mike Ashley left the club.Don't forget to like and subscribe to the podcast. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rafa Benitez will not be signing a new deal at NUFC and therefore leaves the club on June 30th. This podcast brings you the reaction of NUFC legend Mick Quinn - it is a short version of the feature length episode which brought you the views of Supermac, Lee Ryder and Chris Waugh. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

NUFC legend Malcolm Macdonald reacts to the news that Rafa Benitez will not be signing a new deal at the club.This is a short version of the feature length episode that was released on June 24 covering that news. This episode will bring you only the reaction of Supermac. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

On the day Newcastle United confirmed Rafa Benitez would leave the club upon the expiration of his contract, we spoke to former Magpies Malcolm Macdonald and Micky Quinn about their thoughts on the news.You'll also hear from our reporters Lee Ryder and Chris Waugh as they discussed the situation minutes after the disappointing news was confirmed.Is this the final straw for Newcastle fans? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Rafa Benitez is still yet to sign a new deal at Newcastle United with his current deal running out on June 30th. A new deal is understood to be on the table but the Spaniard has failed to be persuaded that the hierarchy can match his ambition.With the takeover rumbling away in the background and a trip to China just under a month away, United are facing a scary situation. ChronicleLive's chief sports writer Lee Ryder joins host Andrew Musgrove to discuss Benitez's future, where things stand with the takeover, and answer several questions sent in by our listeners.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Jose Mourinho and Sir Bobby Robson were inseparable in the mid-90s, a two-some that saw success at Sporting, Porto and then FC Barcelona. Robson, even when leading those teams to titles and cups, was always talking about his beloved Newcastle United, and North East to a fresh-faced Mourinho. The two struck up an amazing friendship, and even after they parted ways in 1997 - they remained close pals. Sir Bobby of course eventually came home to manage Newcastle United returning in September 1999, while Mourinho went onto major success with Porto, Chelsea, Real Madrid, Inter, and Manchester United. Ciaran Kelly, who joined Chronicle Live from Manchester Evening News earlier this year, wrote a book - The Rise of The Translator - about the Portuguese manager before following him home and away while covering the Red Devils. Podcast host Andrew Musgrove is joined by Ciaran to look at the relationship between Sir Bobby and Mourinho, and whether he'd ever take the NUFC job. The 56-year-old has been linked with replacin

Newcastle United legend Malcolm Macdonald joins host Andrew Musgrove to discuss all things NUFC.From the proposed takeover, Rafa Benitez's future and the transfers window - Supermac shares his unique insight into NUFC. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Newcastle United now know they will Arsenal on the opening day of the Premier League season. The Gunners will travel to St James' Park to kick-start the campaign. Podcast host Andrew Musgrove is joined by NUFC writer Chris Waugh to discuss the fixtures as well as the future of Rafa Benitez, and the latest on the NUFC takeover. Please remember to like and subscribe to the podcast.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast. Our chief sports writer Lee Ryder, and NUFC writer Chris Waugh join host Andrew Musgrove to discuss the latest with the proposed NUFC takeover. The trio focus on how the story has now gone quiet, and whether that is a good thing. There is also a look at Rafa Benitez's interviews with Italian media where he hints he is now considering other options as his deal at NUFC comes to an end, Salomon Rondon's future, and several Qs' from listeners including:- Why does Mike Ashley want to sell to someone who can take the club forward?- If Benitez signs a new deal this week, will he be allowed to sign new players under Mike Ashley if the takeover sage is continuingPlease remember to like and subscribe to the podcast through whatever platform you listen through.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

As takeover talk rumbles on, Lee Ryder and Andrew Musgrove discuss the latest developments regarding The Bin Zayed Group's proposed acquisition of Newcastle United.On Wednesday lunchtime, the group released a statement reading that terms had been agreed and signed by both parties and that documents had been sent to the Premier League. Does this make a takeover imminent? And why should we be cautious? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast - it's time for part two of our season review for Newcastle United. Our chief sports writer Lee Ryder joins host Andrew Musgrove to discuss the key moments of the season which saw them finish 13th in the Premier League. From transfers, press conferences and fan displays, the duo discusses the most important moments of the season.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast.We're bringing you a special episode discussing the story that Sheikh Khaled bin Zayed Al Nehayan is close to buying Newcastle United.Our host Andrew Musgrove is joined by chief sports writer Lee Ryder, and NUFC sports writer Chris Waugh.We give you the inside track.Please remember to like and subscribe. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Hello and welcome to a special episode of the Everything is Black and White podcast. Ten years on from Newcastle's first Premier League relegation, Lee Ryder and host Andrew Musgrove explore the inside story of a campaign that would set the tone for Mike Ashley's ownership. Have the club learned from their mistakes from a decade ago? And are things really any better now? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Welcome to The Everything is Black and White Podcast. In the first part of our season review, Chris Waugh and Andrew Musgrove take us through player awards.  - The pair announce their: - Player of the Year - Overachiever of the Year - Underachiever of the Year - Villain of the Year - Unsung Hero of the Year - Key moment of the year - Key signing of the Year - Moment you might have missed There's also talk of Rafa Benitez and Salomon Rondon's future plus the latest on Mexican interest in Newcastle United. Please remember to like and subscribe. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Mark Douglas and Chris Waugh get together to reflect on a win that drew the curtains on another season on Tyneside. Newcastle's 4-0 victory over Fulham saw them finish 13th in the Premier League, with the focus now firmly on the summer.Our writers discuss Sunday's feel-good win, the promises Rafa Benitez wants if he is to agree a new deal, and share what they know about his meeting with Lee Charnley and Mike Ashley this week. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices