Large News Round Up

By Matthew Jones
June 15 2003

News from St James' Park from Friday and Saturday. I was out on both of those days, and could not update the site. Here are the most important stories all into one from those two days.

Sir Bobby Tells Becks to Move

Newcastle boss is urging David Beckham to sign for Barcelona. "I know David's situation is not clear-cut and I wouldn't want to influence him either way, but what I can say is that Barcelona is a fabulous club and a fabulous place and he would be an icon there," said Robson.

"It's a great city, and the club is part of that wonderful spectrum. It's the best.

"There was always tension and if you can't handle that, it'll eat you up, but that wouldn't bother Beckham."

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Ronaldinho Talks

Newcastle United are to hold talks with Paris Saint Germain next week over Ronaldinho.

The Brazilian's brother and agent, Roberto Assis, is due in England for talks with interested clubs - which is expected to include Newcastle and Manchester United.

Ronaldinho will hold talks with PSG chiefs, outlining his desire to leave the French club over the summer.

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Carr to Join Newcastle

Stephen Carr has reportedly agreed in a move to Newcastle united. Assuming he can agree personal terms, it looks like he will join The Magpies' for £4.5M.

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New United Team

Newcastle are to put out an extra team next season after agreeing to take part in the newly renamed Pontins Holiday League.

The competition has been known for the last few seasons as the Avon Insurance League, featuring reserve teams from clubs throughout the Nationwide League.

But United will now also enter a side, seemingly made up of a combination of academy and reserve team players.

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