Here are your latest Newcastle United evening headlines for Tuesday, November 15.
'A sensitive issue' - Newcastle have potential stadium and FFP solution but talks planned first
St James' Park has been the home of Newcastle United since 1892. Not even the Nou Camp, the Santiago Bernabeu, the San Siro or Old Trafford have such a long history.
You can see why potentially changing the name of this historic arena, the cathedral on the hill, is a decision the hierarchy will not take lightly and supporters will be consulted if the club ever decide to do so. Lessons have clearly been learned after former owner Mike Ashley christened St James' the Sports Direct Arena without so much as a second thought in 2011.
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There was no tangible commercial benefit to that ill-fated arrangement for Newcastle, who already had Ashley's sports retailer's logos plastered all over the stadium, but any subsequent naming rights deal will boost revenues and help the Magpies comply with Financial Fair Play. Perhaps it is not a surprise, then, that CEO Darren Eales has already admitted that 'we are going to look at every opportunity', whether it is a full-on rebrand or an association partner that retains the St James' name with a sponsor on either side.
Sir Bobby Robson wanted to sign Alan Shearer for Barcelona before Ronaldo
Alan Shearer has revealed that Sir Bobby Robson enquired about signing him before Ronaldo arrived at FC Barcelona in 1996. Ronaldo scored 47 goals in 49 appearances during his solitary season at the Camp Nou as he went on to win the Ballon D'Or in 1997.
However, Robson later told Shearer when the pair teamed up at Newcastle, that he had wanted to sign him the same summer that he swapped Blackburn for the Magpies.
"Sir Bobby signed him [Ronaldo] at Barca, he tried to sign me before him," Shearer revealed to BBC Sport. "Bobby told me this story when he was manager of Newcastle."
From non-league conqueror to World Cup star - Inside the incredible rise of Newcastle's Nick Pope
Newcastle United goalkeeper Nick Pope will jet out to Qatar later today as he hopes to impress for England on the biggest stage of them all. The Magpies star was part of the 2018 World Cup setup but failed to make it off the bench as the Three Lions made it to the final four.
Pope became a social media sensation earlier this season after a viral Twitter poll propelled him to brief and bizarre internet fame. However, he has also been making headlines in between the sticks for Newcastle, who boast the best defence in the Premier League this term.
Pope is flourishing right now but the story of his footballing career is one of early heartbreak followed by incredible resilience on his journey to the top of English football.
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