Damian Spellman

Ben Arfa Ready for Return to Action

Ben Arfa Ready for Return to Action

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is ready to unleash his "elusive" surprise package on Nottingham Forest tonight. 21 Sep 2011
Things Looking Up for Larsson and Sunderland

Things Looking Up for Larsson and Sunderland

Sebastian Larsson is confident Sunderland's 4-0 demolition of Stoke can lay the foundation for an upturn in fortunes on Wearside. 20 Sep 2011
Mourinho Donates Top Award to Robson Auction

Mourinho Donates Top Award to Robson Auction

Real Madrid manager Jose Mourinho has donated his most prestigious personal trophy to be auctioned in memory of his mentor Sir Bobby Robson. 20 Sep 2011
Gosling Sets Sights on Toon Goals

Gosling Sets Sights on Toon Goals

Newcastle midfielder Dan Gosling is hoping he can help to make up for the loss of Andy Carroll and Kevin Nolan this season. 15 Sep 2011
Best Hails Newcastle Spirit

Best Hails Newcastle Spirit

Newcastle striker Leon Best has put the club's fine start to the season down to the fighting spirit in the dressing room. 12 Sep 2011
Best Eager to Catch Trapattoni's Eye

Best Eager to Catch Trapattoni's Eye

Newcastle striker Leon Best is desperate to make his mark for club and country after finally emerging from his injury nightmare. 12 Sep 2011
Sturridge Delighted With Goal-Scoring Display

Sturridge Delighted With Goal-Scoring Display

Chelsea striker Daniel Sturridge feared Wes Brown would rob him of his wonder goal at Sunderland. 12 Sep 2011
Bruce: Gyan Unlikely to Return to Black Cats

Bruce: Gyan Unlikely to Return to Black Cats

Asamoah Gyan's career at Sunderland appears to be over after his shock departure for the United Arab Emirates on a season-long loan deal. 11 Sep 2011
Ashley Not Planning to Sell Up - Llambias

Ashley Not Planning to Sell Up - Llambias

Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias has insisted Mike Ashley has no intention of selling the club - unless he is made an offer he cannot refuse. 11 Sep 2011
Bruce Hits Out At Gyan 'Parasites'

Bruce Hits Out At Gyan 'Parasites'

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce claims "parasites" turned Asamoah Gyan's head with talk of joining one of European football's biggest clubs. 10 Sep 2011
Pardew Going Nowhere - Carver

Pardew Going Nowhere - Carver

Newcastle assistant boss John Carver has branded speculation that manager Alan Pardew could walk away "absurd". 7 Sep 2011
O'Shea Adds To Republic Woes

O'Shea Adds To Republic Woes

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni was today facing a growing injury crisis after defender John O'Shea was ruled out of Tuesday's tough Euro 2012 qualifier in Russia. 4 Sep 2011
Trapattoni Seeks Response

Trapattoni Seeks Response

A defiant Giovanni Trapattoni has challenged his Republic of Ireland players to get their Euro 2012 qualifying campaign back on track by winning in Russia on Tuesday. 3 Sep 2011
Magpies Miss Out on Deadline Day Targets

Magpies Miss Out on Deadline Day Targets

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew was left frustrated last night as his search for a striker ended in defeat. 1 Sep 2011
Black Cats Land Bendtner

Black Cats Land Bendtner

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce finally got his man tonight when he clinched a season-long loan deal for Arsenal striker Nicklas Bendtner. 1 Sep 2011
Bruce Resurrects Crouch Interest

Bruce Resurrects Crouch Interest

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has turned to England international Peter Crouch once again as he looks to land a big-name striker. 31 Aug 2011
Santon Attracted By Premier League

Santon Attracted By Premier League

Newcastle new boy Davide Santon has admitted the opportunity to play in front of packed houses at St James's Park was one he could not resist. 31 Aug 2011
Best's Reminder for Pardew

Best's Reminder for Pardew

Leon Best once again staked his claim for a place in the Newcastle team with a match-winning double as the search for a new striker went on. 29 Aug 2011
Emerton Aims to Go Out on a High

Emerton Aims to Go Out on a High

NEW Sydney FC signing Brett Emerton is determined to end his Blackburn career with a victory as he prepares to pull on the blue and white shirt for the final time on Saturday. 26 Aug 2011
Pardew Targets End of Drought

Pardew Targets End of Drought

Alan Pardew will target cup glory this season as he attempts to end Newcastle's 42-year trophy drought. 25 Aug 2011
Pardew Keen To Bring In New Recruits

Pardew Keen To Bring In New Recruits

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will urge owner Mike Ashley to open his chequebook this week after leading his side to a derby victory at Sunderland. 21 Aug 2011