Damian Spellman

Pardew Remains Favourite for Newcastle Job

Pardew Remains Favourite for Newcastle Job

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley was today continuing his efforts to land a new manager under a veil of secrecy. 8 Dec 2010
Newcastle Weigh Up Magpies Options

Newcastle Weigh Up Magpies Options

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley was today stepping up his efforts to find a replacement for sacked manager Chris Hughton before the weekend. 8 Dec 2010
World Cup Politics Frustrate Quinn

World Cup Politics Frustrate Quinn

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn believes the politics surrounding the World Cup 2018 bidding process meant England's bid had "no great chance" of success. 6 Dec 2010
Drogba Demands Chelsea Improvement

Drogba Demands Chelsea Improvement

Didier Drogba has warned Chelsea they need to improve at both ends of the pitch if they are to retain their Barclays Premier League title. 30 Nov 2010
Survival All That Matters for Enrique

Survival All That Matters for Enrique

Newcastle defender Jose Enrique will take Barclays Premier League survival however it comes. 30 Nov 2010
Hughton Hails Improving Carroll

Hughton Hails Improving Carroll

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton hailed striker Andy Carroll after he struck once again to hurt one of the Barclays Premier League big guns. 29 Nov 2010
Carlo Hopeful Over Pair

Carlo Hopeful Over Pair

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes to have key duo John Terry and Frank Lampard back in action next week to kickstart the champions' faltering title hopes. 29 Nov 2010
Bonner Set to Leave FAI

Bonner Set to Leave FAI

PACKIE Bonner is to leave his post as the Football Association of Ireland's technical director after eight years. 27 Nov 2010
Double Blow for Bruce

Double Blow for Bruce

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has been dealt a double blow by the news that he will be without central defenders Titus Bramble and Michael Turner until the new year. 26 Nov 2010
Nelsen Keen to Continue for All Whites

Nelsen Keen to Continue for All Whites

Blackburn defender Ryan Nelsen will only end his international career if it starts to affect his form. 23 Nov 2010
Beckford Miss Leaves Moyes Frustrated

Beckford Miss Leaves Moyes Frustrated

Everton boss David Moyes was a frustrated man after seeing substitute Jermaine Beckford pass up the chance to snatch victory at Sunderland. 23 Nov 2010
Barton Apologises for Punching Pedersen

Barton Apologises for Punching Pedersen

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton today admitted a charge of violent conduct and apologised to Morten Gamst Pedersen for the punch that will earn him a three-match ban. 12 Nov 2010
Derby Damage May Never Be Repaired - Bruce

Derby Damage May Never Be Repaired - Bruce

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce admits he may never be able to repair the damage of the derby humiliation at Newcastle in the eyes of some fans. 5 Nov 2010
Quinn and Bent Apologise After Horror Show

Quinn and Bent Apologise After Horror Show

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn and star striker Darren Bent today apologised to the club's fans over their derby day humiliation. 2 Nov 2010
Newcastle Rule Out Sale

Newcastle Rule Out Sale

Newcastle have insisted the club is not for sale following a report that former chairman Freddy Shepherd is considering making a bid to buy it back. 2 Nov 2010
Hughton Hails 'Immense' Nolan

Hughton Hails 'Immense' Nolan

Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan grabbed the derby headlines with a hat-trick as Sunderland suffered a horror show on Tyneside. 1 Nov 2010
Hughton Hopes for Future With Magpies

Hughton Hopes for Future With Magpies

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is hoping to stay at St James' Park for the long term after the club moved to end speculation over his future. 28 Oct 2010
Pace Could Cause Walcott Problems - Wenger

Pace Could Cause Walcott Problems - Wenger

Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger has admitted that Theo Walcott's pace could be at the root of his injury problems. 28 Oct 2010
Hughton Hails Coloccini Improvement

Hughton Hails Coloccini Improvement

Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini is rapidly becoming a cult hero at Newcastle after emerging from the misery of his early days on Tyneside. 22 Oct 2010
Bruce: Power Lies With Players Now

Bruce: Power Lies With Players Now

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce fears Wayne Rooney's stand-off with Manchester United is a sign of the times. 22 Oct 2010
Business As Usual for Hughton

Business As Usual for Hughton

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton was today plotting a way forward as he entered the latest crucial period of his reign. 20 Oct 2010