Damian Spellman

Bruce Backs Muntari to Star At Sunderland

Bruce Backs Muntari to Star At Sunderland

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is backing loan signing Sulley Muntari to pick up where he left off in the Barclays Premier League. 8 Feb 2011
Barton Still Keen To Sign

Barton Still Keen To Sign

NEWCASTLE midfielder Joey Barton is keen to sign his new contract despite Andy Carroll's departure. 7 Feb 2011
Wenger Slams Barton After Gunners Collapse

Wenger Slams Barton After Gunners Collapse

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger blasted Joey Barton after seeing his side squander a four-goal lead at Newcastle and leave with only a point. 6 Feb 2011
Pub Fans Are Damaging Club's Progress - Quinn

Pub Fans Are Damaging Club's Progress - Quinn

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has taken a swipe at supporters who watch games beamed in illegally to pubs and clubs rather than make the effort to attend matches. 6 Feb 2011
Pardew Draws Line Under Carroll

Pardew Draws Line Under Carroll

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is confident his players will put the furore surrounding Andy Carroll's £35million move to Liverpool to one side at they attempt to secure their top-flight status. 5 Feb 2011
Ancelotti Realistic Despite Victory

Ancelotti Realistic Despite Victory

Carlo Ancelotti admitted Chelsea face an uphill task to retain their league title despite their £75million spending spree this week. 3 Feb 2011
Pardew Has Faith In Magpies

Pardew Has Faith In Magpies

Alan Pardew is confident his Newcastle side can secure its Barclays Premier League status without Andy Carroll. 3 Feb 2011
Pardew Vows Carroll Transfer Fee Will Be Spent

Pardew Vows Carroll Transfer Fee Will Be Spent

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was today preparing for a brave new world without star striker Andy Carroll as he attempted to draw a line under a simmering row. 2 Feb 2011
Ancelotti Relishing Torres Dilemma

Ancelotti Relishing Torres Dilemma

Fernando Torres is in line to make his Chelsea debut against former club Liverpool on Sunday. 2 Feb 2011
Carroll: I Wasn't Wanted By Newcastle

Carroll: I Wasn't Wanted By Newcastle

Andy Carroll today claimed he was asked to hand in a transfer request as Liverpool closed in on their £35million swoop for him. 2 Feb 2011
Ireland Debut on Hold

Ireland Debut on Hold

Stephen Ireland is two weeks away from making his Newcastle debut after arriving at the club with an injury. 2 Feb 2011
Ireland Completes Magpies Switch

Ireland Completes Magpies Switch

Stephen Ireland has completed a loan move to Newcastle as Andy Carroll prepares to leave. 1 Feb 2011
Magpies Bid for N'Zogbia Fails

Magpies Bid for N'Zogbia Fails

Newcastle have failed in a late bid to lure Charles N'Zogbia back to St James' Park. 1 Feb 2011
Carroll Goes From Black and White to Red All Over

Carroll Goes From Black and White to Red All Over

Andy Carroll was born to wear the number nine shirt at Newcastle. 1 Feb 2011
Carroll Exit Leaves Magpies Short

Carroll Exit Leaves Magpies Short

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew's worst fears were realised tonight when he lost star striker Andy Carroll to Liverpool. 1 Feb 2011
Bruce Lands Sessegnon

Bruce Lands Sessegnon

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was celebrating tonight after pulling off a second January transfer window signing. 30 Jan 2011
Muntari Sets Sights on Euro Spot

Muntari Sets Sights on Euro Spot

New boy Sulley Muntari has vowed to do all he can to fire Sunderland into Europe. 30 Jan 2011
FA Cup Wrap: Chelsea Fight for Everton Draw

FA Cup Wrap: Chelsea Fight for Everton Draw

Holders Chelsea survived a major FA Cup fourth-round scare as substitute Salomon Kalou denied Everton victory. 30 Jan 2011
Black Cats Close In on Pair

Black Cats Close In on Pair

Sunderland were today working to thrash out the detail of their proposed swoops for Stephane Sessegnon and Sulley Muntari ahead of Monday's transfer deadline. 29 Jan 2011
Sexism Rife In Football - Ricketts

Sexism Rife In Football - Ricketts

Former Tottenham and Wolves midfielder Rohan Ricketts has admitted sexism is endemic within football. 29 Jan 2011
Injured Carroll Sent to Sweden

Injured Carroll Sent to Sweden

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll is to fly to Sweden tomorrow to consult a specialist over his troublesome thigh injury. 28 Jan 2011