First meets second in the Championship this evening, as league leaders Brighton welcome Newcastle to The Amex in one of the most anticipated fixtures of the season so far.
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Big Interview – Steven Taylor: I think I’ve had a happy landing here with Mick
(Picture: Ipswich Town FC / Steven Gardiner) By Chris Dunlavy MOST Ipswich players would be cock-a-hoop if skinflint chairman Marcus […]
Dunlavy column: Shape up, Mitrovic, or you will reflect Toon’s grim recent past
By Chris Dunlavy THE Mannequin Challenge has, mercifully, fallen out of fashion. Unfortunately, nobody appears to have informed Aleksandar Mitrovic. […]
Dunlavy column: Why it makes sense for Southend to keep Nile in the fold
By Chris Dunlavy ARMED robbery. Violence against women. Homophobic tweets, arrests galore and more vanishing acts than David Blaine. There […]
Sheffield Wednesday stars Forestieri and Hutchinson sign new deals
Sheffield Wednesday playmaker Fernando Forestieri and influential midfielder Sam Hutchinson have both put pen to paper on bumper new deals at the club.
Coppell: Looming takeover at Reading will unsettle promotion push
(Photo: Action Images / Matthew Childs) Reading favourite Steve Coppell has declared his concern over the club’s takeover by Chinese […]
AFCON 2017 – The Championship stars chasing African glory
The Africa Cup of Nations is fast approaching; a tournament always associated with great football, colourful crowds and some of the best footballers from one of the largest continents on the planet.
Vale’s Taylor vows ‘I have got tons to give’ with ACL torment behind him
Old routine: Port Vale’s Ryan Taylor slides in to tackle the ball off Fleetwood Town’s Ashley Hunter (Photo: Action Images) […]
Where Are They Now? Newcastle United’s Texaco Cup winners 1974-75
By Neil Fissler THE Texaco Cup has become an after thought in football history, but its significance shouldn’t really be […]
Bigirimana on his tale of fleeing civil war, shielding himself from racism, and getting back to his best at Coventry
On a mission: Coventry’s Gael Bigirimana is working for Kick It Out (Photo: Action Images) By Chris Dunlavy FOR kids […]
Clough proud of his battling Burton side
The 2-1 defeat to the Magpies was Burton’s third consecutive loss, after games against Huddersfield and Brentford also yielded no points, but Clough was delighted with the performance of his men against the league leaders.
Leeds’ promotion hopes rest on January business
Leeds United are displaying signs that they can mount a successful challenge for promotion this season after riding out a […]
Neil Mellor full of praise for Newcastle boss Benitez
CAN anything stop Newcastle? Only if Rafa Benitez is tempted away. With the Spaniard at the helm, promotion is inevitable.
Sheridan heralds Smith’s enthusiasm at Notts County
(Picture: Action Images) Notts County manager John Sheridan has praised veteran midfielder Alan Smith, and says his enthusiasm sets a […]
Dunlavy: Former Wolves boss Solbakken ‘brainless’ for slating Championship
APPARENTLY, Wolves’ relegation to League One in 2013 had nothing to do with the disastrous six-month reign of Stale Solbakken.
Newcastle’s Shelvey could face lengthy five-game ban
Newcastle’s star midfielder Jonjo Shelvey could be suspended for five games if found guilty for allegedly racially abusing Wolves midfielder Romain Saiss.
Big Interview – Newcastle United’s on-loan winger Christian Atsu
By Chris Dunlavy CHRISTIAN Atsu breaks into a grin when I ask if he has any brothers or sisters in […]
Leeds and Newcastle the last survivors in EFL Cup
(Photo: Action Images) By John Lyons LEEDS and Newcastle will fly the flag for the Football League in the quarter-finals […]
Ferdinand saddles up for Prostate Cancer UK’s Football to Amsterdam ride
Former England striker Les Ferdinand will join the biggest ride in football next year, as Prostate Cancer UK’s million-pound cycling […]
Port Vale announce the arrival of midfielder Ryan Taylor
(Picture: Action Images) League One Port Vale have announced the signing of experienced defender Ryan Taylor. The 33-year-old, who is […]