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Mark Douglas

Alan Pardew rules out Steve Harper loan move

ALAN PARDEW has ruled out the possibility of Steve Harper heading out on loan.Read

Newcastle Eagles: Sheffield may be biggest threat

FAB FLOURNOY has tipped Sheffield Sharks to provide the biggest obstacle as Newcastle Eagles look to reclaim their crown as the kings of British basketball.Read

Newcastle Eagles: Paul Gause will do anything to win

SOME phenomenal talents have pulled on the Newcastle vest in its various guises, but no better all-round athlete than the latest star to land in the Eagles nest.Read

Demba Ba

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DEMBA BA feasted on easy meat to end his goal famine in style – sending Newcastle United to their best start to the season since The Entertainers era.Read

NUFC boss targets cup run after Blackburn draw

ALAN PARDEW bemoaned Newcastle’s luck of the draw as they landed an away tie at Blackburn in the last 16 of the Carling Cup – but feels the game is a “winnable” one.Read

Pardew gives chance to young Newcastle United stars

ALAN PARDEW’S pups are ready to show their bite is as bad as their bark as Newcastle United go toe-to-toe with the Premier League’s top dogs this season.Read

Yohan Cabaye

Alan Pardew hails Leon Best and Yohan Cabaye

ALAN PARDEW hailed Leon Best and Yohan Cabaye for firing Newcastle to a positive point at Villa Park – as he delivered a major boost on the fitness of left-back Davide Santon.Read

Sammy Ameobi

Family will keep me right says Sammy Ameobi

WHEN the interview is over, Sammy Ameobi springs to his feet – bounding with the energy of a teenager taking his first steps in the Premier League.Read

Basketball: Dream for Joel Madourie

FROM pulling pints to pulling down points, Eagles new boy Joel Madourie hopes to be Newcastle’s break-out star this season.Read

Alan Smith

‘No chance’ Alan Smith will go on loan

ALAN SMITH will NOT be heading out on loan this winter. That is the message from Alan Pardew as he re-asserts his intention to keep ALL of his senior men at St James’ Park until the January transfer window.Read

Leon Best

Pardew is left purring about his 'beautiful' midfield star

NEWCASTLE United boss Alan Pardew hailed Leon Best as his side rediscovered their threat in the Second City.Read

Leon Best of Newcastle United celebrates scoring a goal against Aston Villa

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JUST when you thought victory was a Given, up popped old stager Shay to yank a deserved win from the claws of the much-improved Magpies.Read

Alan Pardew

Goals struggle not a long-term issue – Alan Pardew

ALAN PARDEW doesn’t blame the Toon Army for stressing about Newcastle’s goal threat this season.Read

Nile Ranger

Pardew won’t consider Nile Ranger until he shapes up

NILE RANGER has been told to shape up by fed-up Alan Pardew.Read

Asamoah Gyan

Bruce: Asamoah Gyan finished at Sunderland

STEVE BRUCE says Asamoah Gyan’s Sunderland career is over after launching a scathing attack on the Ghana striker’s conduct.Read

Alan Pardew

Alan Pardew admits battles with Llambias

ALAN Pardew has admitted to boardroom battles with Derek Llambias over Newcastle’s failure to land a No 9 in the transfer window.Read

Pardew refreshed after Swiss scouting trip

THERE was something appropriate about Alan Pardew seeking refuge from his Toon troubles with a Swiss scouting mission last week.Read

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IF Steve Bruce bristled at talk of a crisis in the wake of Sunderland’s derby disappointment, could he really quibble at that description of the Black Cats’ predicament now?Read

Steve Bruce won't panic despite dismal start

STEVE BRUCE insisted there will be no panic as Sunderland’s troubling early season form continues.Read

New Toon after vocal Barton departs dressing room

FABRICIO COLOCCINI believes a new Newcastle United will emerge in the wake of Joey Barton’s departure.Read

Author Profile

Mark Douglas is a sports writer who covers a wide range of sports in the North East. He moved to the region in March 2008 after working for the Wolverhampton Express and Star.