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What The North East Has Given To Football

This weekend will see the Wear-Tyne derby as Sunderland and Newcastle look to grab local bragging rights once again. The last derby game, at St. James’ Park, ended up with Sunderland on the end of a 5-1 drubbing and although that was considered one of the most anticipated derby games in recent seasons, Sunday’s game should...

Newcastle striker Andy Carroll ready for England, says Alan Shearer

• Former Newcastle star tips Carroll for international success• 'He's still learning, but the kid is getting better and better'The former Newcastle captain Alan Shearer is tipping Andy Carroll to follow him into the England ranks.Shearer, who score...

Alan Shearer thought he had Newcastle United manager’s job

• Former England striker had talks with owner Mike Ashley• 'I sat down with the guys and we had agreed everything'Alan Shearer has revealed he thought he had the Newcastle United manager's job after sitting down with Mike Ashley in the immediate af...

Toon starlet thrilled with number 9 jersey

Rapidly emerging Newcastle United striker Andy Carroll just experienced arguably the biggest honor of his young career in the form of his idol Alan Shearer’s storied number 9 shirt. Last season, following the sale of Obafemi Martins to Wolfsburg, the club chose to keep the famous jersey vacant but boss Chris Hughton decided to reward...

Shearer wants Young in South Africa

England legend Alan Shearer has publicly stated his desire to see Aston Villa starlet Ashley Young in Fabio Capello’s final 23 man squad for this summer’s World Cup in South Africa. Many pundits are pointing to a battle between Young and Chelsea’s Joe Cole for the final wing spot on England’s roster, and Shearer believes...

There’s only one… Chris Hughton?

What seemed the most unlikely chant to hear at St James’ Park back at the start of the season came true on Saturday when a large majority of the Toon Army cried out “there’s only one Chris Hughton” during the 3-0 victory over Preston. Previous Geordie legends to be used in this song are Kevin Keegan,...

A win and a farewell match for Newcastle and Steven Taylor

Canny showing against inferior opposition, and a victory that had us pondering in ‘Rupali’ on when was the last time we had a comfortable home win, and who was the last Toon player to score a hat trick at home. Most thought the latter would have been Alan Shearer but no one could remember against...

Newcastle was in the right spirit in an incredible atmosphere

Gawd, what a knee trembler!! Giving them the lead after 3mins didn’t exactly help either. I feel emotionally drained, relieved and delighted in equal measure, but you know what, that game tonight was a credit to the PL. Two teams under incredible pressure, but totally committed; played in the right spirit in an incredible atmosphere.

The grim reality after all the hype and euphoria

Well, after all the hype and euphoria the grim reality settled back in this afternoon. In many respects this was very similar to the recent games v ManU and Arsenal – once again we competed really well for an hour before conceding a soft goal that knocked the stuffing, and the fight, out of the...