Damian Spellman

Shearer and Barton Put Bust-Up Behind Them

Shearer and Barton Put Bust-Up Behind Them

Alan Shearer insists he has no problem with Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton after their infamous bust-up. 14 Apr 2011
Pardew Dismisses Enrique Quit Claims

Pardew Dismisses Enrique Quit Claims

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has insisted there is no deal in place to sell Spanish full-back Jose Enrique to Liverpool. 13 Apr 2011
Quinn Set for Sunderland Inquest

Quinn Set for Sunderland Inquest

Sunderland chairman Niall Quinn has promised an inquest into the club's morale-sapping slump which is threatening to derail their season. 13 Apr 2011
Hodgson Can Smell Survival

Hodgson Can Smell Survival

Roy Hodgson is targeting three more points to keep West Brom in the Barclays Premier League and complete another rescue mission. 10 Apr 2011
Pardew Happy To Let Barton Speak His Mind

Pardew Happy To Let Barton Speak His Mind

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will not seek to gag outspoken midfielder Joey Barton after handing him the captain's armband. 9 Apr 2011
Bruce Sympathy for Rooney

Bruce Sympathy for Rooney

Sunderland boss Steve Bruce has admitted he has some sympathy for Wayne Rooney over his ban for swearing down a television camera. 9 Apr 2011
Barton Slams Barry

Barton Slams Barry

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has launched a scathing attack on England's World Cup hopes and dismissed Gareth Barry as a "teacher's pet". 8 Apr 2011
Barton Waiting Before Committing Future

Barton Waiting Before Committing Future

Midfielder Joey Barton has warned his future at Newcastle will depend on the club matching his ambition. 7 Apr 2011
Ben Arfa Boost for Newcastle

Ben Arfa Boost for Newcastle

Newcastle winger Hatem Ben Arfa today trained with his team-mates for the first time since suffering an horrific double leg fracture. 6 Apr 2011
Ferdinand - We Are Not Safe Yet

Ferdinand - We Are Not Safe Yet

Sunderland defender Anton Ferdinand has warned his team-mates they are far from safe in the Barclays Premier League after their recent run of results. 5 Apr 2011
Bruce Hits Back At Racism Claims

Bruce Hits Back At Racism Claims

Sunderland manager Steve Bruce has angrily denied claims that he is a racist after defender Marcos Angeleri accused him of overlooking him because he is not English. 1 Apr 2011
Newcastle Hierarchy Eye European Challenge

Newcastle Hierarchy Eye European Challenge

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley wants to re-establish the club as European contenders as he pursues his long-term plan. 31 Mar 2011
Forlan Won't Rule Out Move

Forlan Won't Rule Out Move

Uruguay striker Diego Forlan is refusing to rule anything out as speculation over his future continues unabated. 31 Mar 2011
Pardew Confident of Summer Spending Go-Ahead

Pardew Confident of Summer Spending Go-Ahead

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew remains convinced he will be given the bulk of the £35million the club raked in when they sold Andy Carroll to strengthen his squad. 30 Mar 2011
Keane Calls for Suspension Re-Think

Keane Calls for Suspension Re-Think

SKIPPER Robbie Keane has called for an overhaul of the disciplinary system which will deprive Republic of Ireland of key defender Richard Dunne for their trip to Macedonia in June. 28 Mar 2011
Trapattoni: Doyle Injury 'Very Serious'

Trapattoni: Doyle Injury 'Very Serious'

Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni revealed that striker Kevin Doyle could miss the remainder of the Barclays Premier League season after suffering a "very serious" knee injury in the 2-1 Euro 2012 qualifying win against Macedonia tonight. 27 Mar 2011
Republic Wait on St Ledger

Republic Wait on St Ledger

Republic of Ireland boss Giovanni Trapattoni was this morning keeping his fingers crossed over Sean St Ledger's fitness ahead of Saturday's Euro 2012 qualifier against Macedonia. 25 Mar 2011
Pardew Warns Barton to Keep His Cool

Pardew Warns Barton to Keep His Cool

Joey Barton has been warned his temperament will be tested to the full as the Barclays Premier League season draws to a close. 25 Mar 2011
Best and Co Await Fate Over Nightclub Visit

Best and Co Await Fate Over Nightclub Visit

Newcastle striker Leon Best will have to wait to explain his appearance in a city nightclub the night before a game to manager Alan Pardew. 23 Mar 2011
Reds Still Driven By Euro Ambition

Reds Still Driven By Euro Ambition

Dirk Kuyt is refusing to give up the fight for Europe after helping to drag Liverpool back to within four points of the top five. 22 Mar 2011
Bruce Calls for Video Help

Bruce Calls for Video Help

Steve Bruce pleaded for the introduction of video technology after seeing Sunderland's hopes of defeating Liverpool ruined by a controversial penalty decision. 21 Mar 2011