Damian Spellman

Republic Are Full of Confidence - Andrews

Republic Are Full of Confidence - Andrews

Keith Andrews has warned the Republic of Ireland's Euro 2012 opponents that they will not be there just to make up the numbers. 22 May 2012
Keane Fitness Boost For Republic

Keane Fitness Boost For Republic

Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane is expected to join up with his team-mates tomorrow ahead of Euro 2012 after an injury scare. 20 May 2012
O'Neill: Scholes Is Great Role Model

O'Neill: Scholes Is Great Role Model

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has challenged his young players to use veteran Manchester United star Paul Scholes as a benchmark as they attempt to make their way in the game. 15 May 2012
Ferguson - Players Will Bounce Back

Ferguson - Players Will Bounce Back

Sir Alex Ferguson has backed his Manchester United players to bounce back from the agony of seeing the Barclays Premier League title wrenched from their grasp. 14 May 2012
Dabizas Impressed By Newcastle Progress

Dabizas Impressed By Newcastle Progress

Nikos Dabizas has attributed Newcastle's success this season to the continuity manager Alan Pardew has brought to the club. 11 May 2012
Pardew: Newcastle Have Top-Six Pedigree

Pardew: Newcastle Have Top-Six Pedigree

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is already turning his attention towards establishing Newcastle as permanent members of the Barclays Premier League's top six. 8 May 2012
Mancini Calls for Calm

Mancini Calls for Calm

Manchester City boss Roberto Mancini has ordered his players to keep calm and carry on as they close in on the Barclays Premier League title. 7 May 2012
O'Neill Pleased to Hear Sessegnon Speak Out

O'Neill Pleased to Hear Sessegnon Speak Out

Sunderland manager Martin O'Neill has signalled his intention to hang onto his best players after Stephane Sessegnon played down speculation he could leave the club this summer. 4 May 2012
Champions League Proving a Distraction for Newcastle

Champions League Proving a Distraction for Newcastle

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has admitted his players might have had one eye on the Champions League as their chances of getting there were dealt a major blow. 2 May 2012
Connor Keeps Believing

Connor Keeps Believing

Terry Connor insisted Wolves can still drag themselves out of Barclays Premier League relegation trouble after a battling draw at Sunderland. 15 Apr 2012
Gyan Seems "Unwilling" To Return To Sunderland

Gyan Seems "Unwilling" To Return To Sunderland

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has hinted that record signing Asamoah Gyan is unlikely to return to the club. 14 Apr 2012
Cisse Aims to End Season on a High

Cisse Aims to End Season on a High

Newcastle striker Papiss Cisse is preparing himself for an "extraordinary" conclusion to his first season in English football. 11 Apr 2012
Pardew Warns Players Over 'Big Club' Transfers

Pardew Warns Players Over 'Big Club' Transfers

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has warned any player looking to join a "bigger" club to think twice. 10 Apr 2012
Pardew Keeps Focus On Top Six

Pardew Keeps Focus On Top Six

Alan Pardew has called on his team to finish the season as they started it to claim a remarkable top-six finish. 24 Mar 2012
O'Neill Admires Kean's Resolve

O'Neill Admires Kean's Resolve

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill has praised the ongoing efforts of Blackburn counterpart Steve Kean to keep his club in the Barclays Premier League. 21 Mar 2012
O'Neill Seeking To Make Amends For Cup Pain

O'Neill Seeking To Make Amends For Cup Pain

Sunderland boss Martin O'Neill will head into FA Cup quarter-final battle with Everton tomorrow still fuming over the one that got away 38 years ago. 17 Mar 2012
Cabaye Happy With Cheick Mate

Cabaye Happy With Cheick Mate

Yohan Cabaye is hoping his central midfielder partnership with Cheick Tiote can help fire Newcastle into Europe. 10 Mar 2012
Sunderland Planning South Korea Trip

Sunderland Planning South Korea Trip

Sunderland will travel to South Korea to play in the Peace Cup tournament as part of their preparations for the 2012-13 Barclays Premier League campaign. 10 Mar 2012
Ameobi Targeting European Spot

Ameobi Targeting European Spot

Shola Ameobi set his sights on Europe after rescuing Newcastle from the brink of derby despair with a precious equaliser against Sunderland. 6 Mar 2012
O'Neill Hails Mighty Quinn

O'Neill Hails Mighty Quinn

Martin O'Neill has dubbed Niall Quinn "Mr Sunderland" after the former chairman announced his decision to leave the club. 21 Feb 2012
Henry Hails Arshavin Role

Henry Hails Arshavin Role

DEPARTING hero Thierry Henry admitted he felt like an excited child after snatching a last-gasp victory at Sunderland. 13 Feb 2012