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Lee Ryder

Lee Ryder

Rovers worthy of Mor

Blackburn star Morten Gamst Pedersen today admitted he had plenty to feel aggrieved about after Newcastle United's 3-1 win at Ewood Park.Read

Vipers rays their game

Paddy o'connor today expressed his satisfaction after last night's win over Hull Stingrays despite watching Newcastle Vipers get off to a sluggish start at the Arena.Read

Vipers will Go for Pav

Rob wilson says that Pavel Gomenyuk will be treated the same as any other player the minute the puck drops in tomorrow's clash with Hull Stingrays.Read

It's a must-win game

Rob Wilson believes Sunday's clash with Hull Stingrays at the Arena is a must-win affair for rock-bottom Newcastle Vipers.Read

Paddy wants the same again

Paddy O'Connor has asked Newcastle Vipers for more of the same against Elite League surprise package Hull Stingrays on Sunday.Read

Weekend ends in victory

Paddy O'Connor today revealed his relief after Newcastle Vipers ended their farcical weekend on a winning note.Read

Back us and we're in with a shout

Newcastle Vipers supremo Paddy O'Connor has called for the club's fans to "raise the roof" when they host Cardiff Devils tomorrow night (5.30)Read

We just don't give up

Mel Harmison today backed the man once dubbed Grievous Bodily Harmison to come back bigger and stronger following his Ashes nightmare in Brisbane.Read

Vipers aims to spoil the party

Rob Wilson wants his side to play the role of party poopers when they become the first team to take on Cardiff Devils at their new home.Read

Vipers chief stays cool despite heat

Rob wilson is refusing to panic despite Newcastle Vipers' desperately disappointing position in the Elite League.Read

Vipers will show Steel

Paddy O'Connor is confident Newcastle can get back to winning ways at his old club Sheffield Steelers tonight.Read

Vipers out to make Sheffield Pay for poor start

Andre payette has admitted Newcastle Vipers are still hungover from their play-off success last season - but insists Rob Wilson's side are doing everything they can to get back on track, (writes Lee Ryder).Read

Given Fer share of praise

Paddy O'Connor singled out Paul Ferone for special praise today after Newcastle Vipers' mixed weekend.Read

Things not working out

Vipers coach Rob Wilson has urged his side to step up their workrate if they want to reach the dizzy heights they sustained last season.Read

Pete plans net loss for Devils

Newcastle Vipers netminder Peter Aubry is ready to pull out all the stops tonight to prevent his old club Cardiff Devils from emerging as victors in the Elite League clash at the Arena.Read

Vipers are ready to bite back: O'Connor

Paddy o'connor warned the rest of the Elite League today that Newcastle Vipers are ready to transform their poor season into a triumphant one.Read

Ideal base in capital

If it's five star treatment you are looking for in central London, then you need look no further than the Hilton Waldorf Hotel.Read

Dwight Yorke

Showing us true class

Dwight Yorke says that Roy Keane the manager is beginning to demonstrate that he can be every bit as successful as Roy Keane the player.Read

Chopra looks to repeat derby goal joy

Michael Chopra has vowed to forget his local roots tonight and concentrate on the task in hand against Sunderland - but says nothing can water down his hunger for goals.Read

Boss has no sympathy for Wallace

Roy Keane today had words with Ross Wallace at training at the Academy of Light following his red card against Hull, but admitted he would not crucify his player.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.