Damian Spellman

Pardew Glad to Hold on to Stars

Pardew Glad to Hold on to Stars

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has revealed the club has had to fend off interest in some of its biggest names as he prepares to make his own move in the transfer market. 28 Jan 2011
Good Form Earns Best Recall

Good Form Earns Best Recall

Leon Best's exploits for Newcastle have won him a return to the Republic of Ireland squad. 26 Jan 2011
Barton Eyes New Toon Deal

Barton Eyes New Toon Deal

Joey Barton is ready to commit his future to Newcastle after opening talks over a new deal. 25 Jan 2011
Hammers Bid for O'Neil Accepted

Hammers Bid for O'Neil Accepted

Middlesbrough have accepted an undisclosed offer from West Ham for midfielder Gary O'Neil. 25 Jan 2011
Pardew Rues Another Late Leveller

Pardew Rues Another Late Leveller

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was left disappointed after seeing two Barclays Premier League points snatched from his team's grasp for the second time in a week. 23 Jan 2011
Black Cats Launch Hitman Hunt

Black Cats Launch Hitman Hunt

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce and chairman Niall Quinn are scouring the transfer market for a striker to replace Darren Bent. 20 Jan 2011
Carroll Out of Tottenham Clash

Carroll Out of Tottenham Clash

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll has lost his battle to be fit for Saturday's Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham. 20 Jan 2011
Villa Defend Actions In Bent Transfer

Villa Defend Actions In Bent Transfer

Aston Villa today strongly defended their conduct in the move that took Darren Bent from Sunderland to Villa Park. 20 Jan 2011
Ameobi Hopes for Extended Impact

Ameobi Hopes for Extended Impact

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is ready to play a leading role in the club's drive for Barclays Premier League safety after helping to inflict more misery on Sunderland. 18 Jan 2011
Gyan Ignoring Hefty Price Tag

Gyan Ignoring Hefty Price Tag

Derby day saviour Asamoah Gyan has shrugged off the pressure of his record price-tag as he attempts to prove he is worth it. 18 Jan 2011
Sunderland Will Stand Firm Over Bent

Sunderland Will Stand Firm Over Bent

Aston Villa will have to come up with in excess of £20million to persuade Sunderland to part company with striker Darren Bent. 18 Jan 2011
Bent Hands In Transfer Request

Bent Hands In Transfer Request

Striker Darren Bent has stunned Sunderland by handing in a transfer request. 18 Jan 2011
Bruce Praises Fans For Giving Up Pitch Invader

Bruce Praises Fans For Giving Up Pitch Invader

STEVE Bruce praised the Sunderland fans who handed over to police the pitch invader who confronted Newcastle keeper Steve Harper during this afternoon's derby clash. 17 Jan 2011
Pardew Deflated By Late Derby Blow

Pardew Deflated By Late Derby Blow

ALAN Pardew left the Stadium of Light disappointed after Newcastle came within seconds of completing a derby double over Sunderland. 17 Jan 2011
Pardew: Carroll Not for Sale

Pardew: Carroll Not for Sale

NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew has told Tottenham not to bother putting together a £30million bid for striker Andy Carroll. 17 Jan 2011
Zenden: We Don't Fear Newcastle

Zenden: We Don't Fear Newcastle

Bolo Zenden heads into tomorrow's crucial derby clash with Newcastle insisting the fear of failure will not deflect him from his mission. 16 Jan 2011
Bent Will Get Back to Best - Bruce

Bent Will Get Back to Best - Bruce

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce is backing striker Darren Bent to rediscover his lethal touch in front of goal just when his club needs it most. 14 Jan 2011
Rae Gives Hughes Credit for Shock Win

Rae Gives Hughes Credit for Shock Win

Former Sunderland midfielder Alex Rae paid tribute to Notts County striker Lee Hughes after his goal ultimately dumped the Black Cats out of the FA Cup. 9 Jan 2011
Wheater In Line for Bolton Move

Wheater In Line for Bolton Move

Middlesbrough defender David Wheater is in talks with Bolton over a prospective move to the Reebok Stadium. 9 Jan 2011
Trapattoni: I Have Not Had a Stroke

Trapattoni: I Have Not Had a Stroke

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni has dismissed speculation he has suffered a stroke. 6 Jan 2011
Pardew Hails Best

Pardew Hails Best

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew hailed Leon Best after seeing him take over Andy Carroll's mantle to plunder a hat-trick against West Ham. 6 Jan 2011