The i Paper's northern football correspondent Mark Douglas has covered Newcastle United since 2008 and spoke of his dealings with previous Magpies managers on BBC Radio Newcastle's Total Sport podcast.

Chelsea will host Manchester United in the Premier League on Friday night, and they will look to take one step closer to UEFA Champions League qualification with a win at home. BUY CHELSEA VS MAN

Chris Waugh offers an insight into the questions you wanted answering - on Miley, Tindall, infrastructure and much, much more

Rico Lewis and Mathues Nunes have shared the role for the bulk of this campaign - with the latter struggling out of position and the former fading after a bright start. Kyle Walker left for AC Milan on loan in January and likely won't be back regardless whether or not the Serie A side take them option to buy the veteran.

Chelsea and Newcastle have named their XIs for Sunday's Premier League clash at St James' Park. Enzo Maresca's side travel to the north east looking for a win that could take them up to 66 points and into third place. Newcastle meanwhile are looking for the same and a chance to give them one foot in next season's Champions League.

Seven former Newcastle United players fell during World War 2 - and they will be remembered on VE Day. The country will come together to remember the fallen on Thursday as this year’s VE Day marks the 80th anniversary of the end of World War Two.

Sven Botman's latest update at Newcastle United is unlikely to be the final major transfer boost at St James' Park this summer.