Damian Spellman

Henderson Set for Reds Switch

Henderson Set for Reds Switch

Liverpool and Sunderland have agreed terms on a deal worth around £20million for midfielder Jordan Henderson and Press Association Sport understands the move could be confirmed as early as today. 8 Jun 2011
Trapattoni Wants More Friendly Fire

Trapattoni Wants More Friendly Fire

Giovanni Trapattoni challenged his Republic of Ireland players to take their impressive form into their remaining Euro 2012 qualifiers after seeing them claim a famous victory over Italy. 8 Jun 2011
Trapattoni Bemoans Scandal, Demands Change

Trapattoni Bemoans Scandal, Demands Change

Former Italy boss Giovanni Trapattoni has called for a change in the culture of Italian football amid a new match-fixing scandal. 7 Jun 2011
Long Hails "Extraordinary" Keane

Long Hails "Extraordinary" Keane

SHANE Long led the tributes to Republic of Ireland skipper Robbie Keane after watching him write himself into the history books with a match-winning display in Macedonia. 6 Jun 2011
Trapattoni Ready for Battle

Trapattoni Ready for Battle

Giovanni Trapattoni was in bullish mood as he finalised his preparations for tomorrow night's Euro 2012 qualifier in Macedonia. 4 Jun 2011
Sunderland Deny Hammers Complaint

Sunderland Deny Hammers Complaint

Sunderland have defended themselves against claims that they have made an illegal approach to West Ham striker Demba Ba. 26 May 2011
Barton Already Attracting Interest - Agent

Barton Already Attracting Interest - Agent

Joey Barton's agent claims he has already been contacted by managers interested in signing the Newcastle midfielder. 26 May 2011
Campbell Leaves Newcastle - Report

Campbell Leaves Newcastle - Report

Former England defender Sol Campbell has left Newcastle, it was reported today. 25 May 2011
Barton Will Not Get New Contract - Agent

Barton Will Not Get New Contract - Agent

Joey Barton's agent has revealed his client will not be offered a new contract by Newcastle when it expires next year. 25 May 2011
McCarthy Calm Despite Vital Win

McCarthy Calm Despite Vital Win

Wolves boss Mick McCarthy was taking nothing for granted after seeing his side ease towards Barclays Premier League safety at Sunderland. 15 May 2011
Nolan Out After Ankle Surgery

Nolan Out After Ankle Surgery

Newcastle skipper Kevin Nolan will miss the final two games of the season after undergoing ankle surgery. 12 May 2011
Enrique Will Wait and See

Enrique Will Wait and See

Newcastle full-back Jose Enrique is maintaining a diplomatic silence over his future as manager Alan Pardew looks to next season. 10 May 2011
Rout Brings Relief For Bruce

Rout Brings Relief For Bruce

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was a relieved man after seeing his side finally end their winless run at the 10th attempt to climb out of relegation trouble. 24 Apr 2011
Ireland Keen to Finish Season on High

Ireland Keen to Finish Season on High

Midfielder Stephen Ireland is desperate to repay Newcastle's faith in him after belatedly making his debut. 21 Apr 2011
Striking Priority for Sunderland

Striking Priority for Sunderland

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce will step up his search for strikers this summer as he resigns himself to being without Fraizer Campbell for a year. 21 Apr 2011
Owen Hits Back At Fans

Owen Hits Back At Fans

MANCHESTER United striker Michael Owen has hit back at criticism from Newcastle fans following his return to St James' Park as he was booed by supporters as he joined the action. 20 Apr 2011
Ferguson: Hernandez Is No Cheat

Ferguson: Hernandez Is No Cheat

MANCHESTER United boss Sir Alex Ferguson insisted striker Javier Hernandez is no cheat after he was booked for diving in the stalemate at Newcastle. 20 Apr 2011
Campbell Convinced Over Survival Chances

Campbell Convinced Over Survival Chances

Striker DJ Campbell is convinced Blackpool can drag themselves out of relegation trouble as they embark upon a five-game run-in to their season. 20 Apr 2011
Gordon Facing Six-Month Lay-Off

Gordon Facing Six-Month Lay-Off

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce was today dealt another major blow when keeper Craig Gordon was ruled out for up to six months after undergoing knee surgery. 20 Apr 2011
Bent Loss Not Blame For Sunderland Slump

Bent Loss Not Blame For Sunderland Slump

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce does not believe Darren Bent's shock January departure is the reason for the club's alarming slump in form. 19 Apr 2011
Boro Boss Rubbishes Rumours of Strife

Boro Boss Rubbishes Rumours of Strife

Middlesbrough chairman Steve Gibson has dismissed rumours that the club is on the brink of going into administration as "nonsense". 19 Apr 2011