The man of the momentFIRST THERE was the Tshirt, the praise, the fine, not to mention the interest of Calvin KleinSat Apr 19 1997 - 01:00
Liverpool see the lightAFTER the previous seven days that Liverpool had experienced the political phrase of the moment was apt: things could only get…Mon Apr 14 1997 - 01:00
Gray secures vital pointDERBY day in the North East was not dissimilar to Grand National day in the North West - a non event.Mon Apr 07 1997 - 01:00
Northern lights quenched by skilful UkraineUNLIKELY achievements in the face of adversity have characterised Bryan Hamilton's spell in charge of Northern Ireland but, yesterday…Thu Apr 03 1997 - 01:00
Forest look set for the chopIT HAS almost an Olympian feel to it, that hiatus that follows safe passage through the final heat and precedes the final itself…Wed Mar 26 1997 - 00:00
Player with watching briefLUXURY in football is squandering a golden chance three minutes from the end of a European Cup quarter final and being able to…Sat Mar 22 1997 - 00:00
Monaco outclass NewcastleIT WOULD be tempting to use the phrase "Monte Carlo and bust" for Newcastle last night but that would hardly convey the magnitude…Wed Mar 19 1997 - 00:00
Geordie hopes rest on AsprillaTHE temptations of gambling the city of Monte Carlo; the Newcastle United manager, Kenny DalglishTue Mar 18 1997 - 00:00
Unlikely lads defy odds and the criticsWALKING north across the Wearmouth Bridge on Saturday afternoon, the panorama unfolded to reveal a glimpse of Sunderland FC, …Mon Mar 10 1997 - 00:00
Monaco enjoy yet another away dayTHERE are times when even the most spirited and the most admirable of performances from make-do-and-mend sides cannot disguise…Wed Mar 05 1997 - 00:00
Unlikely lads win on TynesideAS the sleek private jet slipped down the runway and into the stormy night skies over Tyneside, the normally cool French passenger…Mon Mar 03 1997 - 00:00
Graham baffled as Leeds leak goalsFIVE consecutive clean sheets, 11 in the last 15 games - if there is one thing that George Graham has brought to Leeds United…Mon Feb 17 1997 - 00:00
Shearer's hat trick shatters LeicesterA GAME sponsored by Viz, a storyline straight from Billy the FishMon Feb 03 1997 - 00:00
Defeat keeps Royle under pressureJOE ROYLE knows what it is like to lose six league matches in a row for EvertonThu Jan 30 1997 - 00:00
Shearer ensures winning startA FREE KICK of typically stunning brilliance from Alan Shearer, 10 minutes into extra time, rescued a scrappy Newcastle performance…Thu Jan 16 1997 - 00:00
Toon army finds a new commanderA WEEK seems a long time in football, but a grateful Newcastle United moved with alacrity to replace Kevin Keegan with perhaps…Wed Jan 15 1997 - 00:00
Dalglish seen as the obvious choiceKENNY DALGLISH, said to be the first name on Newcastle United's shortlist to replace Kevin Keegan as manager at St James' Park…Sat Jan 11 1997 - 00:00
Newcastle fly off to costa del managerNEWCASTLE UNITED'S search for a successor to replace Kevin Keegan has taken them to SpainFri Jan 10 1997 - 00:00
Winning ways a distant memory for beleaguered RobsonCOMING as it did on St Stephen's Day, Bryan Robson's startling admission: "I'd forgotten what winning was like," was too late…Wed Jan 08 1997 - 00:00
Spurs drown in a sea of black of whitePICKING over the entrails of a occasion such as this there is usually some value to be found in reviewing the pre game analysis…Mon Dec 30 1996 - 00:00
Two opinions on United's stateTHERE appears to be two opinions prevailing about the present state of Manchester UnitedMon Dec 23 1996 - 00:00
Schmeichel prevents United lossON A filthy night in south Yorkshire, Sheffield Wednesday and Manchester United contrived 90 minutes of hugely-entertaining, …Thu Dec 19 1996 - 00:00
Chelsea miss the beatMIDDLESBROUGH may be in free fall, Newcastle United are spluttering somewhat but at a moonlit Roker Park Sunderland proved that…Mon Dec 16 1996 - 00:00
Albania bring intrigue to BelfastTHE mysterious phenomenon known as the Albanian football team moves into the cold - probably half empty auditorium called Windsor…Sat Dec 14 1996 - 00:00
Waddle still weaves his magicKEVIN KEEGAN sat in the echoing squash court in Durham that doubles as Newcastle United's venue for press conferences and lamented…Sat Dec 14 1996 - 00:00
Asprilla comforts a nervous NewcastleJUST as Newcastle United were contemplating their first goalless draw for nearly 2 1/2 years Faustino Asprilla, the man who cannot…Wed Dec 04 1996 - 00:00
Newcastle face Metz at a difficult timeAS disappearing Brazilians are currently all the rage in England's north east it came as little surprise to learn yesterday that…Tue Dec 03 1996 - 00:00
Gritty Keane enough to tip the balanceERIC CANTONA has been described in many ways since his shock arrival at Old Trafford four years ago last weekMon Dec 02 1996 - 00:00
Peace and goodwill on TeesideMIDDLESBROUGH fans can sleep well in their beds tonight: there are 25 days left until Christmas and Emerson Moises Costa and …Sat Nov 30 1996 - 00:00
Juninho runs Newcastle raggedTHEY came to see Emerson and stayed to marvel at the deftness of Juninho, but perhaps the night's most heartfelt cheers were …Thu Nov 28 1996 - 00:00
Emerson picked and fined by RobsonAFTER three weeks of what seems like continually disruptive behaviour you would think Bryan Rob son would be tired of his strong…Wed Nov 27 1996 - 00:00
Robson's competitors seek and find a pointIT HAS taken 120 years of effort but at long last Middlesbrough FC have finally won a competition of truly global significance…Mon Nov 25 1996 - 00:00
Looking after number oneALTHOUGH it is one of the most obvious and widely recognised truths in football - that a goalkeeper's good reputation is more…Thu Nov 21 1996 - 00:00
Newcastle boost their prospectsFAUSTINO ASPRILLA certainly chooses his momentsWed Nov 20 1996 - 00:00
Hamilton's men stun German supportersIMAGINE if Darren Anderton's shot had not come back off Andreas Kopke's Wembley post in June and instead had settled in the back…Mon Nov 11 1996 - 00:00
Hamilton to copy German modelIT MAY sound difficult to believe, but the facts cannot be denied: Northern Ireland have not lost to a German team for 19 years…Sat Nov 09 1996 - 00:00
Emerson reported to be unhappyEIGHT days after Middlesbrough parted company with one of the best young players in England, Nick Barmby, the Teesside club may…Thu Nov 07 1996 - 00:00
Newcastle win battle then play footballONLY Liverpool or Middlesbrough could have preventedMon Nov 04 1996 - 00:00
Asprilla inspires rampant NewcastleMERCURIAL Colombian, Faustino Asprilla filled the sidelined Alan Shearer's boots with great success as Newcastle avenged their…Wed Oct 30 1996 - 00:00
Europe is best for GinolaIS IT because he's rich, is it because he's handsome or is it because he is an exceptional footballer? Whatever the explanation…Tue Oct 29 1996 - 00:00
Graham's sort of homecomingGEORGE GRAHAM'S name means different things to different peopleSat Oct 26 1996 - 01:00
No revenge for Leeds as Villa win againTHINGS get no better for George Graham. Eight games in charge now and his record reads, won two, drawn one, lost fiveThu Oct 24 1996 - 01:00
Newcastle again caught with their defences downBELIEVE it or not but Kevin Keegan advocated a "sensible approach" to this UEFA Cup second-round first-leg tieWed Oct 16 1996 - 01:00
Newcastle looking for a mood swingSULLEN, subdued and basically unpleasant; not a description of the Newcastle United party that landed on the sunny banks of the…Tue Oct 15 1996 - 01:00
Hamilton's options still open on City postSOMEONE much wiser than your average football manager once said: "It is hard to believe a man is telling the truth when you know…Mon Oct 07 1996 - 01:00
Newcastle take their place in next roundIT was introduced to the travelling Geordies as the nicest stadium in SwedenWed Sept 25 1996 - 01:00
