Everything Is Black And White

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

Lee Ryder and Chris Waugh reflect on Newcastle's final game of season from the banks of the River Thames. The Magpies may have hit four goals past helpless Fulham, but many questions remain on Tyneside as an uncertain summer beckons. Have the likes of Hayden, Diame and Perez played their final game? When will Rafa finally meet with Mike Ashley? And when will there be movement on Salomon Rondon's future? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Andrew Musgrove and Chris Waugh discuss to final game of the 2018-19 Premier League season - and potentially Rafa Benitez's last game in charge of Newcastle United. Benitez's contract runs out on June 30th, and so far there a deal has not been agreed. The duo discusses Rafa's future, and the potential farewells of Isaac Hayden, Salomon Rondon, Mo Diame and Kenedy.Elsewhere, the pair look at whether Fulham's failure will be held up as an example to why NUFC won't spend big.  For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

George Caulkin of The Times joins Andrew and Chris to reflect on an entertaining weekend that saw Newcastle fall to a 3-2 defeat to title hopefuls Liverpool, as well as looking at the important issues at NUFC - Rafa Benitez's future - How key is Salomon Rondon in the future of Rafa Benitez - Is there a chance of renewed takeover interest? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lee Ryder and Chris Waugh from St. James' Park after Newcastle's final home game of the season ends in thrilling defeat. Liverpool's late winner keeps their title hopes alive, but there were plenty of talking points for the Magpies. How good was that Wor Flags display? Why did Trent Alexander-Arnold get away with his handball? And was that Rafa Benitez's final game on Tyneside? 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

Newcastle United welcome Liverpool to St James' Park this weekend with the potential of derailing the Red's title challenge. Jurgen Klopps men lie second, one point behind Manchester City, with two games to go - and know that nothing but a win will do here. Added spice to the game comes in the fact that Rafa Benitez is a legend on Liverpool - he won the Champions League back in his first season - and still has his home on Merseyside. Benitez does not like losing games, and the focus is on how he will approach this game. It could be his last home game at Newcastle with his contract coming to an end on June 30th. The game is full of potential drama. The Everything is Black and White Podcast host Andrew Musgrove is joined by Chronicle Live's Lee Ryder, and The Liverpool Echo's Alistair Machray and Joe Rimmer to preview the game. 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.Host Andrew Musgrove, and NUFC Writer Chris Waugh are joined by North East Journalist Ian Murtagh who writes for the Daily Star (Express Newspapers).The trio discuss the draw to Brighton, aswell as Rafa Benitez's future and the link to PSG. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Join Lee Ryder and Chris Waugh as they cast their full-time verdict from the Amex Stadium in Brighton. A 1-1 draw against the relegation-threatened Seagulls doesn't change much for the Magpies, who had already secured safety, but another goal for in-form forward Ayoze Perez takes his tally for the season to 12. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

Luke Edwards of The Telegraph joins the usual cast of Andrew Musgrove, Lee Ryder and Mark Douglas to look back on a week that has seen Newcastle United finally cement their place in the Premier League next season. How high can the Magpies finish now? What next for the likes of Jonjo Shelvey and Mo Diame? And what on Earth is happening with Rafa Benitez's contract talks? For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices

This edition of Gibbo's Corner takes us through the legendary life of Joe Harvey. John 'Gibbo' Gibson recalls the best stories and most unforgettable moments of a man whose career was laden with success, from his move to Newcastle in the aftermath of World War Two to his 13-year stint as manager. For information regarding your data privacy, visit acast.com/privacy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices