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Lee Ryder

Dramatic late strike keeps Keane calm

Roy Keane has already indicated his strikers will face his much-feared wrath if chances in front of goal cost his side games this season.Read

Buoyed by Tiger feat

Dwight Yorke is hoping that Sunderland's late victory against Hull can prove to be the catalyst for their third win in a row against Champion-ship leaders Cardiff City tomorrow at the Stadium of Light.Read

Vipers back on track

Vipers chief Rob Wilson declared today: "Our season starts here," after watching his side pull off victories over Coventry Blaze and Basingstoke Bison over the weekend.Read

Vipers' anguish

Paddy O'Connor has revealed how letting experienced campaigner Matt Beveridge go was a difficult decision.Read

Rory Delap

No hard feelings

Rory Delap told Robbie Elliott today: "Don't worry about my broken leg". Sunderland defender Elliott and Delap clashed in the game between the Black Cats and Stoke at the Brittania Stadium 10 days ago, leaving Delap facing six months out.Read

We can't get away with our form: Roy

Roy Keane has warned his Sunderland troops not to let the 4,000 travelling fans down tomorrow at Hull.Read

Vipers quick to snap up Hinks as Bev goes

Newcastle Vipers have made another move into the transfer market by adding Canadian speed merchant Rod Hinks to Rob Wilson's roster.Read

Liam Lawrence

Liam: Hull of a chance for us

Liam Lawrence has revealed Roy Keane has been crystal clear with his directives when it comes to the attacking midfielder's role for Sunderland this season.Read

Michael has no Bridges to burn

Michael bridges insists he has nothing to prove against his old team Sunderland tomorrow.Read

Cat's want Nicky

Roy Keane was at St James' Park last night to run the rule over his former Manchester United team-mate Nicky Butt in Newcastle United's Carling Cup clash against Portsmouth.Read

Graham Kavanagh

Kav close to a Cats return

Sunderland ace Graham Kavanagh is edging closer to a first-team return. However, this weekend's trip to Hull City could come just too soon for the Republic of Ireland international.Read

Cruikshank is axed by Vipers

Newcastle Vipers chief Rob Wilson has axed goaltender Curtis Cruikshank following his nightmare start to life on Tyneside.Read

Tasker farewell is no fairytale

Newcastle Vipers said goodbye to Michael Tasker last night, but failed to send him away with a victory against Belfast Giants in a 3-1 defeat.Read

Wilson: Win at all costs

Rob Wilson has told his Newcastle Vipers to do whatever it takes to claim maximum points this weekend in their double-header against Basingstoke Bison and Belfast Giants.Read

Sticky days over says Vipers chief

Paddy O'Connor has promised a big improvement from Newcastle Vipers following their disappointing start to the season.Read

Vipers go down despite warning

Newcastle Vipers sunk to a new low over the weekend after tasting defeat at Coventry Blaze last night to remain rock-bottom of the Elite League.Read

Vipers ace sees a bright future

Paul Ferone arrived back to boost Newcastle Vipers today - then declared the team can still go places this season.Read

Vipers missing hardman

Newcastle Vipers chief Rob Wilson says he cannot wait to welcome back Paul Ferone. The Canadian hardman has been in North America on business and has been badly missed by the Vipers.Read

Season starts now Wilson

Rob Wilson vowed today that life after Brantt Myhres must start now for Newcastle Vipers.Read

Vipers axed as ex-star returns

Newcastle Vipers coach Rob Wilson has reacted in a stern manner following the club's desperately disappointing start to the season.Read

Author Profile

Lee Ryder is the Evening Chronicle's chief sports writer and has followed the Magpies over three decades as a reporter and fan. The North Shields native has followed the black and whites around the world from Scunthorpe to Palermo and beyond. Lee also reports on not only the United first team but covers both reserve team and Academy movement.