CHN Links: Thursday Edition

I need suggestions for the unnamed basics of the Premier League feature we're going to do (suggested by 51dimes). So far I've got the transfer system, promotion/relegation, and whether or not it's okay to say "EPL." Anyway, here are your Newcastle links for today:

Newcastle End of Season Report and Summer Transfer Guide | MirrorFootball.co.uk
I don't know how to tell you this, Simon, but your "Funniest Moment" should probably be funny.

Why Newcastle Fans Shouldn’t Be Worried About Joey Barton Not Signing New Contract | EPL Talk

So shall we blame the Newcastle board for all this? In this instance, I think not. Joey may well leave the club and that would be unfortunate, yet it would be wrong to just give into higher demands and one player does not make a club.

The accused: nine Fifa members under suspicion | guardian.co.uk
A brief profile of each of the nine accused of accepting bribes in the World Cup voting scandal.

Gold Cup 2011: What’s Your Yankee Brew? | The Shin Guardian
Bonus USMNT coverage. The Shin Guardian always brings it with this feature.