Here are your latest Newcastle United headlines for April 14.
Gordon apology
Eddie Howe has warned that individual success should never come 'at the expense of the team' at Newcastle United after Anthony Gordon apologised for his angry reaction to being substituted.
There were just a few seconds left in last Saturday's 2-1 win at the Gtech Community Stadium when Gordon went down holding his ankle following a collision with Rico Henry so Howe decided to take the substitute off and throw on the experienced Matt Ritchie. It was not a reflection of Gordon's performance - the mid-season signing helped change the game for the visitors when he came on when Newcastle were 1-0 down at half-time - but Howe wanted to ensure Newcastle got over the line to claim a precious three points.
Gordon was far from happy with the decision, though, as he trudged off the field, and the 21-year-old shrugged Howe off when he walked past the Newcastle boss. Howe then grabbed Gordon's arm and had a quiet word as the Brentford supporters behind the bench ironically cheered.
Having admitted after the game that the passionate Gordon 'just needed to control his emotions in that moment', Howe has since revealed that the winger had said sorry.
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Rice transfer question
Eddie Howe admits Newcastle United will target 'elite' players this summer as speculation hots up over potential arrivals on Tyneside. Howe was quizzed specifically about West Ham United star Declan Rice, who continues to be linked with a move away from east London.
Rice has been touted as a potential summer addition for Newcastle despite manager David Moyes previously insisting it would take an English record fee to prise the Hammers captain away from the club. A move of that nature may be out of Newcastle's range this summer but Howe refused to rule it out.
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ASM injury latest
Eddie Howe hopes that Allan Saint-Maximin could be available 'very soon' after the Newcastle United star suffered a hamstring injury.
Saint-Maximin did not feel 100% during last week's rout against West Ham and a subsequent scan revealed damage to his hamstring. Saint-Maximin, as a result, was ruled out of Saturday's victory at Brentford, but Howe stressed at the time it was a 'very minor problem' that would only sideline the mercurial forward for 'a couple of weeks'.
Saint-Maximin has been given permission to return to his homeland for intensive treatment, with a member of Newcastle's medical team going with him, and the 25-year-old was in good spirits when he spoke to Howe over the phone on Thursday night. Saint-Maximin has vowed that he will be 'back soon' and those words were echoed by Howe.
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Frank response
Eddie Howe has hit back at Brentford boss Thomas Frank following his 'dark arts' jibe in the aftermath Saturday's clash at the Gtech Community Stadium. Newcastle played their opposition off the park in a fine second-half comeback but were still accused, once again, of underhand tactics.
"Everyone needs to game manage but we need to look into the dark arts of football and be aware of the sportsmanship. We know that Newcastle have that strategy where Jason Tindall always speaks to the fourth official through the game so we just had to be aware of that," the Brentford boss told reporters after his side lost 2-1.
But Howe has defended his team, again insisting his Newcastle side never set out to time-waste or cheat their way to victory. "I don't even know what dark arts are! If someone could explain it to me that would be great. I've said many times we just try to win but within the laws of the game," he said.
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Academy scout search
Newcastle United are stepping up their search for the 'next generation of talent' as the Magpies recruit academy scouts across the country to potentially help save millions in the long run.
Newcastle are bringing in part-time youth talent spotters in London, the South West, East Anglia, the Midlands, the North West and Yorkshire. According to the job description, these 'experienced and innovative regional scouts' will be responsible for finding the 'next generation of talent' in England.
Unearthing the best players coming through is all the more important for Newcastle given how difficult it now is to recruit youngsters from abroad. Brexit has prevented English clubs from being able to work with foreign imports until they are 18 and, even then, these prospects still need to qualify for a Governing Body Endorsement (GBE).
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