Gooch a Magpie. I Mean It This Time

I guess it doesn't get more definitive than that. Gooch is now officially on loan to Newcastle United. Initially, it seems weird that it's a loan deal, but it makes sense when you consider Newcastle probably doesn't have the money, but desperately need defenders, and Gooch figures that he shows well for 6 months and gets the attention of a Big 4 club.

Oddly enough, even though he didn't sign for Fulham, he'll probably debut for NUFC against Fulham this weekend. Tragically, this game is only on Setanta Xtra, which as far as I know, is carried by absolutely no one. Curse you, International Soccer Television Gods!