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Geremi Poised for £1.5m Move From Newcastle to Besiktas
Geremi looks set to sign for Besiktas after the Turkish club agreed a £1.5m fee with Newcastle United for the player

Carroll Makes Point With Leap Into Limelight
Newcastle rescue a point as local boy Andy Carroll equalizes against West Ham

Kinnear Hopeful of Keeping Barton As Newcastle Reject Bolton's £2m Bid
Newcastle United set a £6.5m price tag on Joey Barton as Portsmouth prepare an offer

Spirit of Sir Bobby Robson Can Restore Pride at Newcastle United
Richard Williams: A new owner remains Newcastle United's priority and whoever it is should use Sir Bobby Robson as inspiration

Owen's Groin Injury Provides Latest Blow to Kinnear Reign
Michael Owen is a big doubt for next Saturday's Tyne-Wear derby after suffering a groin strain

Newcastle's Owen Set to Miss Man City Match With Groin Injury
Michael Owen is likely to miss Newcastle United's match against Manchester City on Monday after sustaining a groin injury during training

Newcastle's Owen Faces Month Out With Groin Injury
Michael Owen is a major doubt for Newcastle United's match against Manchester City on Monday after sustaining a groin injury during training

St James' Suitors Offer No Way Back for Keegan
None of the seven parties interested in buying Newcastle United have expressed a desire to bring back the club's ex-manager

Harris Hopes to Find Newcastle Buyer By End of November
Keith Harris has announced that he intends to find an investor for Mike Ashley's Newcastle by late November

Kinnear in Trouble Again After Taylor-made Recovery
Newcastle United came from 2-0 down to earn a draw against Everton at Goodison Park

Keegan in Talks With South African Consortium Over Newcastle Return
The businessman heading a South African consortium bidding for Newcastle says he has spoken to Kevin Keegan about returning to the club

Joe Kinnear. Now Shouldn't That Be Funnier?
Let's hope that Newcastle United's interim manager builds on his Football Focus expletive and makes a contribution to football's longest-running comedy

I'm No Mug, Says Kinnear. And I'm Not a Cockney Either
Joe Kinnear insisted he can lead Newcastle to calmer waters after they lost to Blackburn

Newcastle Left With O'leary After Venables Snubs Short-term Deal
Newcastle may make David O'Leary interim manager after Terry Venables turned the club down

Pavlyuchenko Opens Account to Deepen Newcastle's Woes
Roman Pavlyuchenko and Jamie O'Hara scored to give Tottenham victory over an abject Newcastle in the Carling Cup

Hughton in Charge But Still in the Dark on Newcastle Future
Newcastle United caretaker manager Chris Hughton admits he has not spoken to Mike Ashley about the club's future

Owen Admits Sadness at Keegan Departure
Michael Owen has urged his Newcastle team-mates to shift the gloom around the club following Kevin Keegan's departure

Dalglish Rules Out Newcastle Return As Ashley's Search Goes on
Mike Ashley is struggling to find either a buyer or a manager for Newcastle United and Kenny Dalglish will definitely not be filling the latter role

Newcastle's Carroll Arrested Over Attack on Woman
Newcastle Untied striker Andy Carroll was arrested by police last weekend following an assault on a woman

Di Michele Applies Gravitas to Zola Era
Gianfranco Zola won his first game in charge of West Ham against rudderless Newcastle

O'Leary and Curbishley in Contention for Newcastle Job
David O'Leary could be set for a return to football as manager of Newcastle United but Alan Curbishley is also on the club's radar

Dubai 'rescue' of Newcastle Thrown Into Doubt
Despite Mike Ashley's attempts to sell Newcastle United, it looks unlikely that the club will be bought by Dubai's Zabeel Investments

Shepherd Hits Out at Ashley Over 'ridiculous' Newcastle Claims
The former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has rebuffed claims by Mike Ashley that he bought a club in trouble

Guthrie May Face Extra Ban for Leg-breaking Tackle
The FA has confirmed that it is looking into extending Danny Guthrie's suspension as a result of his lunge on Craig Fagan

Ashley's Attempt to Woo Arab Investors Looks Doomed
Mike Ashley's trip to the middle east to try and find a buyer for Newcastle United has so far been unsuccessful

I'm Selling Up, Says Emotional Ashley
Beleaguered Newcastle chairman Mike Ashley has indicated that he will seek to recoup his investment in selling the club

Fans Raise Hell and Cause Ashley to Surrender
Mike Ashley stayed away while Newcastle United's protesting fans were further incensed by their club's 2-1 defeat to Hull City

Newcastle Are Up for Sale, Says Ashley
Mike Ashley has confirmed he is seeking a buyer for Newcastle, just 16 months after staging a £134.4m takeover

King Piles on the Misery for Newcastle Owner Ashley
Premier League round-up: Marlon King scored twice as Hull beat Newcastle at a far from full St James' Park

Ince Emerging As Favourite to Take Newcastle Helm
After failing to lure Kevin Keegan back to Tyneside, Mike Ashley could now turn his attention to Blackburn's Paul Ince

Keegan Meets Ashley for Surprise Talks
Kevin Keegan seems unlikely to make a dramatic return to Newcastle despite holding talks with owner Mike Ashley

Keegan Meets Ashley, Raising Possibility of St James' Return
Kevin Keegan has met Newcastle owner Mike Ashley for talks just over a week after resigning as manager

Newcastle Suffer a Loose Connection
Perhaps the confusion engulfing St James' Park could have been avoided with a little light reading

Newcastle Turn Attention to Zola
Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley is lining up Gianfranco Zola as a successor to Kevin Keegan

Knives Out for 'disaster' Club Newcastle
Both Alan Shearer and LMA chief Richard Bevan have launched stinging attacks on those in charge at Newcastle United

Ashley Completes Journey From Hero to Zero As Newcastle Fans Declare War
The owner's only hope of winning back supporters is to find a new, irresistible coach, says Louise Taylor

FA Bans Newcastle's Joey Barton for 12 Games After Dabo Assault
Joey Barton has been banned for 12 games, with six suspended for assaulting his former Man City team-mate Ousmane Dabo

I Had No Choice But to Walk, Says Bitter Keegan
Kevin Keegan has resigned as Newcastle United manager after an acrimonious standoff with owner Mike Ashley

Newcastle Claim Keegan Remains in Charge After He Misses Training Again
Despite a statement from Newcastle insisting that Kevin Keegan remains their manager, the chances of him remaining at St James' Park appeared to shrivel further this morning when he did not turn up for training for the second successive day.

Wise at Root of Club Split Between North and South
Newcastle United is divided by a power struggle that Kevin Keegan cannot win, writes Stuart James

Ashley and Keegan: the Opposites That Ceased to Attract
The relationship between Newcastle United's owner and manager has deteriorated rapidly, writes Louise Taylor

Newcastle Fail in Attempt to Offload Barton in Swap Deal
Joey Barton will stay at Newcastle after Portsmouth pulled out of a proposed swap deal with Portsmouth

Newcastle Set to Wrap Up Xisco Deal
Deportivo de La Coruña claim they have agreed to sell striker Xisco to Newcastle

Newcastle Hold Out an Olive Branch to Owen
Newcastle have released a statement to say they have offered Michael Owen a new improved three-year contract

Milner: I Was Undervalued By Newcastle and Had to Leave
James Milner fired a parting shot at Newcastle United, saying his salary did not reflect the club's valuation of him

Wise Chases Malouda
Newcastle executive director Dennis Wise has approached Chelsea about signing Florent Malouda

Keegan's Bluffs: What It Didn't Say on Kevin's Newcastle Tin
Six instances in which Kevin Keegan has found it not quite like it said in the brochure.

Ashley Reveals Newcastle's Financial Black Hole
Mike Ashley has claimed that he did not realize the extent of Newcastle's debts when he bought the club

Premier League Preview No13: Newcastle
Kevin Keegan may have to temper romance with pragmatism as safety remains the key on Tyneside

Newcastle Leave Keegan in the Dark Over New Signings
Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan appeared ill-informed about his club's transfer dealings

'The Money Won't Change Me - I'm Only a Sheet-metal Worker's Son From Newcastle'
In our last extract from The Guardian book of football, Jim White records Alan Shearer's return to Newcastle

Newcastle's Owner Denies Seeking Indian Takeaway
Another day, another takeover story at Newcastle United, reports Louise Taylor

Newcastle's Barton Could Face Lengthy Ban After Fa Charge Over Dabo Assault
Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been charged with violent conduct by the FA over his assault on Ousmane Dabo

Nike Ends Deal With Barton
Nike have canceled their five-figure contract with Joey Barton following the midfielder's conviction for assault

'The Money Won't Change Me - I'm Only a Sheet-metal Worker's Son From Newcastle'
In our last extract from The Guardian book of football, Jim White records Alan Shearer's return to Newcastle

Newcastle and Sunderland Both Chasing Chimbonda
Newcastle United have their eyes on Sunderland targets Pascal Chimbonda and Dorian Goian

Keegan Warns Board About Lack of Depth
Kevin Keegan is concerned that his Newcastle United senior squad is not big enough

Keegan Rues Aimar Rejection
Kevin Keegan has expressed his frustration that Newcastle United could not agree terms with Pablo Aimar

Bassong Seeking to Impress Keegan
Sébastien Bassong arrived on trial at Newcastle United and hopes to secure a permanent move

Ashley Dismisses Bin Laden Links But Admits to Looking for Investors
Mike Ashley, the maverick businessman behind Newcastle United, today said he hoped to sell part of the club to local investors, but denied persistent rumors that he is looking to offload it outright. Ashley also rubbished recent stories that he has been in talks to sell Newcastle to the family of Osama Bin Laden, headlines that had infuriated fans who instantly threatened a boycott

Ashley Warned He Would Struggle to Sell Newcastle
Newcastle United have rubbished reports that Mike Ashley has attempted to sell the club

US Investors Discussed Newcastle Takeover
Representatives of Mike Ashley have met counterparts from New York equity fund InterMedia partners about a potential sale

Newcastle Swoop for 'spiderman' Gutierrez
Argentina winger Jonas Gutierrez has joined Newcastle on a five-year deal from Real Mallorca

Newcastle to Stick By Barton After Pleading Guilty to Dabo Assault
Newcastle United are likely to retain the services of Joey Barton on reduced terms after his second recent conviction

Newcastle Make Money Director of Academy
Former Walsall manager Richard Money takes youth development role at St James' Park

Keegan Faces Summer of Uncertainty at Newcastle
With the boardroom merry-go-round continuing and the purse strings tightened, Kevin Keegan has plenty on his plate at St James' Park

Mort Stands Down As Llambias Becomes Newcastle Chairman
Newcastle have confirmed that Chris Mort has stepped down as chairman after a year in the role

Premier League Fixtures: Manchester United to Kick Off at Home to Newcastle
Manchester United will begin the defence of their Premier League title at home to Newcastle on August 16

Keegan Sights on £5.5m Emana
Newcastle see Toulouse midfielder Achille Emana as a potential replacement for the jailed Joey Barton

Jailed Barton's Newcastle Future May Turn on Dabo Assault Case
Newcastle will delay any decision on Joey Barton's future pending the result of another assault charge he faces

Newcastle Stall on the Grid
A goal down after one minute and a blubbing-like-a-big-girl Craig Bellamy down after six, Newcastle's evening started badly and went quickly downhill.

Creative Differences
Paul MacInnes: The virtues or otherwise of indulgent owners are on show at Newcastle United and EMI

Wise Offers Taylor Role As Newcastle Academy Head
Peter Taylor has met Dennis Wise about the possibility of becoming the director of Newcastle's academy

Keegan Dampens Summer Spending Hopes
Kevin Keegan has admitted he simply does not know how much money he will have to spend at St James' Park this summer

Newcastle v Chelsea - As It Happened
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Newcastle 0-2 Chelsea - As It Happened
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Newcastle 0-2 Chelsea
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Newcastle 0-1 Chelsea
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Newcastle v Chelsea - Live!
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Tait for Sale
Sale have moved quickly to snap up England full back Matthew Tait from Newcastle Falcons

Newcastle Set to Rebuff Liverpool Offer for Harper
Kevin Keegan will try to hold on to Steve Harper if, as expected, the Reds come in for him

Newcastle Have Eye on Dunne Deal
Kevin Keegan has targeted Richard Dunne as the man to end Newcastle's defensive frailties

Martins' Hits and Misses Sum Up Flawed Thriller
Observer: West Ham and Newcastle put on an exciting 2-2 that was as much to do with terrible defending as sparkling attacking

Wise Confident of Breaking His Duck With Modric
Dinamo Zagreb's highly-rated midfielder Luka Modric appears set to join Newcastle United

Saint-André Hints at Escape Clause in Foden's Deal As Full-back Puts Falcons to Flight
Sale ran in eight tries against Newcastle at Edgeley Park to keep Philippe Saint-André's team in the hunt for a play-off spot

Newcastle 2-0 Sunderland
Premier League: Michael Owen's brace gave Newcastle victory in the Tyne-Wear derby

Newcastle 2-0 Sunderland - As It Happened
Minute-by-minute report: Kevin Keegan pits his wits against Roy Keane as Newcastle attempt to keep their fine run of form going

Newcastle 2-0 Sunderland - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Kevin Keegan pits his wits against Roy Keane as Newcastle attempt to keep their fine run of form going

Newcastle 1-0 Sunderland - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Kevin Keegan pits his wits against Roy Keane as Newcastle attempt to keep their fine run of form going

Newcastle v Sunderland - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Kevin Keegan pits his wits against Roy Keane as Newcastle attempt to keep their fine run of form going

Honesty, Optimism: No Wonder Keegan's Spirit Riles the Cynics
Lawrence Donegan: Newcastle's recent run of form has been impressive, and the manager provides a refreshing alternative

Owen Provides the Link for Keegan to Dream of New Castle Built on Gold
Premier League: Newcastle 3-0 Reading. Keegan's forward trio grabbed a goal each to put a lackluster Reading side to the sword

Warriors March on in English Clean Sweep of Challenge Cup
Challenge Cup: Worcester will play Newcastle and Bath will take on Sale in an all-English set of semi-finals

Newcastle, Not Paris, May Set Tv Scene for Zola Classic
Newcastle may steal the limelight from Paris in an epic BBC series based on Emile Zola's classic novel The Ladies' Paradise

Tottenham 1-4 Newcastle
Soccer: Newcastle ended their lingering relegation worries with three second-half goals inflicting an embarrassing defeat on Tottenham

Given Out for Six More Weeks After Going Ahead With Operation
Football: Newcastle will have to make do without Shay Given for six more weeks after he decided to undergo surgery on a groin injury

Messiah Has to Save Himself
Kevin Keegan's Newcastle have failed to improve since his appointment. He talks to Paul Wilson about the challenge ahead

Newcastle Crisis Leaves Flood at a Low Ebb Before Irish Onslaught
Six Nations: Toby Flood says that the disruption at Newcastle Falcons will not distract him from England's cause

On Second Thoughts: Peter Reid
Monkey Heed's achievements at Sunderland were arguably greater than those of Kevin Keegan at Newcastle, argues Rob Smyth

Ashley 'desperate' for Keegan to Turn Sinking Newcastle Around
Kevin Keegan still retains the faith of chairman Mike Ashley, but he knows that his team face a relegation battle

Owen Takes Blame But Leaves the Strain to Keegan
Soccer: Premier League: Newcastle 0-1 Blackburn. Matt Derbyshire's last-minute winner means Kevin Keegan is still awaiting his first win as Newcastle manager

Groin Operation Threatens Early End to Given's Season
Newcastle's season suffered another blow as it was revealed that Shay Given could be sidelined until the summer

Carrick's Geometry Lesson Leaves Newcastle Numb
Premier League: Newcastle 1-5 Man Utd. Newcastle suffered a second Premiership thrashing at the hands of United this season

Keegan Tells Wounded Troops: We Need to Find a Spark and Quick
Kevin Keegan believes that a shortage of confidence is to blame for Newcastle's woes with the team winless since December

Ronaldo's Trickery Pokes Fun at Keegan
Newcastle 1-5 Man Utd: Cristiano Ronaldo and Wayne Rooney both scored twice as United moved within three points of Arsenal

Keegan Faces Challenge to Adapt to the Modern Game
Louise Taylor: Newcastle's defeat to Man Utd showed Kevin Keegan must quickly come to terms with the athletic and tactical demands of the Premier League

Newcastle United 1 - 5 Manchester United
Minute-by-minute report: Kevin Keegan is after a win at the sixth attempt as his Newcastle side entertain Man Utd - follow the action with Scott Murray from 4.45pm!

Newcastle United 0 - 3 Manchester United
Minute-by-minute report: Kevin Keegan is after a win at the sixth attempt as his Newcastle side entertain Man Utd - follow the action with Scott Murray from 4.45pm!

Newcastle United v Manchester United
Minute-by-minute report: Kevin Keegan is after a win at the sixth attempt as his Newcastle side entertain Man Utd - follow the action with Scott Murray from 4.45pm!

Newcastle Can Only Dream of Matching Miracle of 96
The champions' visit evokes fond memories at St James' but exposes the size of Keegan's task, writes Louise Taylor

Newcastle Open to Offers - Starting Price £300m
Mike Ashley is rumored to have approached DIC about the possibility of buying Newcastle United for £300m

Pearson Named As New Saints Manager
Southampton have appointed former Newcastle assistant manager Nigel Pearson as their new boss

Wilkinson Steals Points for Newcastle With a Little Help From an Upright - and Stays Fit for France
Guinness Premiership: Newcastle 16-14 Saracens. Jonny Wilkinson's boot helped Newcastle sink Sarries

Keegan Axe Falls Again in Newcastle's Backroom
The Keegan cull continues: conditioning coach Mark Howard and Prozone bod Gavin Fleig have left St James' Park

Shades of '92 As Newcastle Face Up to Fight for Survival
Premier League: Aston Villa 4-1 Newcastle United. Newcastle manager's wait for a first win continues after his team were spanked at Villa Park

Owen's Opener Still Can't Prompt the Keegan Revolution
Aston Villa 4-1 NewcastlePremier League: John Carew scored a hat-trick as Newcastle crumbled against Aston Villa

GO'D Listens to Local Councils
Michael White: A posse of intrepid Sir Humphreys took the King's Cross train from Whitehall to Newcastle last week to hear a Tyneside council official explain how they are improving local public services - and even to inspect some for themselves

N'Zogbia Adds to Keegan's Woes By Looking for a London Move
Talk of a transfer to Spurs last month has unsettled Newcastle winger Charles N'Zogbia

Owen Gets Ball Rolling for Newcastle and Keegan's Second Spell
Premier league: Newcastle 1-1 Middlesbrough. Michael Owen scored the first goal of the Keegan reign as Newcastle labored to a draw in the Tyne-Tees derby

Newcastle United 1 - 1 Middlesbrough
Follow Kevin Keegan's attempts to kick start his Newcastle side against struggling Boro' in the Tyne-Tees derby - now!

Newcastle v Middlesbrough - Live
Follow Kevin Keegan's attempts to kick start his Newcastle side against struggling Boro' in the Tyne-Tees derby - now!

The Fixer and the Facts Machine: Unveiling Newcastle's Odd Couple
Talent scout Jeff Vetere could be instrumental in bringing in players as part of a formidable executive team at Newcastle

Creative Differences
Paul MacInnes: The virtues or otherwise of indulgent owners are on show at Newcastle United and EMI

Adebayor Puts the Skids Under Newcastle
Premier League: Arsenal's slick machine undid Newcastle to the tune of 3-0 for the second time in four days

Mort Moves to Reassure Keegan As Wise Checks in on Tyneside
Chairman insists Kevin Keegan will not be undermined by the arrival of Dennis Wise at Newcastle

Keegan Nonplussed As Wise Joins Magpies
Kevin Keegan's relationship will the Newcastle board will be tested by Dennis Wise's appointment as a 'super executive'

Wise Quits Leeds to Join Newcastle
Newcastle have approached Leeds manager Dennis Wise about becoming the club's new technical director

Wise to Join Newcastle This Week
Newcastle have approached Leeds manager Dennis Wise about becoming the club's new technical director

Newcastle Make Approach for Wise
Newcastle have approached Leeds manager Dennis Wise about becoming the club's new technical director

Shearer Rules Out Newcastle No2 Job
Kevin Keegan and Alan Shearer met for four hours last night, but the TV pundit will not be assistant manager at St James' Park

Shadow of Big Sam Hangs Heavily Over Turgid Homecoming
Premier League: Newcastle 0-0 Bolton. Kevin Keegan was given a dose of reality as his lifeless side limped to a draw against Bolton

Bong! Door in Newcastle Might Open Soon
Welcome back King Kev, writes a delighted Martin Kelner as sports-writers everywhere hail the return of the entertaining Newcastle legend

Newcastle United v Bolton Wanderers
Welcome to the third part of the Guardian Unlimited Sport triptych Third Coming: on Wednesday He arrived in a helicopter, yesterday He arrived through a door, today He will get down to business. Follow the action here from 5pm; kick off is at 5.15pm.

'I Know This Club. I Know What Fans Want'
Kevin Keegan regards Newcastle as 'unfinished business', and has promised the fans entertaining football and a bigger squad of players

Draw a Line Under the 'alan Issue', Ashley Tells Keegan
Kevin Keegan has been told he can make his own decision as to whether Alan Shearer has a role to play at Newcastle

Keegan Savours the Challenge of Revitalising Newcastle
Newcastle manager insists he has what it takes to restore fans' dreams and 'possibly win something'

And Lo, There Was Rejoicing at Messiah Keegan's Third Coming
4-1 win helps Newcastle United fans cheer choice of former hero for manager

Keegan Anointed As Newcastle's Saviour
10 years after his departure from Newcastle, King Kev has returned as the club's shock new manager

Second Coming for Keegan
Newcastle have announced that "Geordie messiah" Kevin Keegan is to return to St James' Park to take charge of the club for a second time.

Barton Flies to Training
Joey Barton is being transported from the Sporting Chance Clinic to training with Newcastle United by private jet

Deschamps Enters the Frame As Newcastle Widen Their Search
Newcastle directors have spoken Didier Deschamps as they search for a successor to Sam Allardyce

Kemsley Denies Being His Master's Voice
Digger: Newcastle director Paul Kemsley has denied giving an inteview on behalf of owner Mike Ashley last week

Big Sam Reaches the Age of Mutual Consent
Martin Kelner: Sam Allardyce's departure from Newcastle was as close to mutal consent as the Rape of the Sabine Women

Redknapp Poised for Newcastle As Hughes Rules Himself Out of the Running
Portsmouth boss understood to be on verge of taking job after Mark Hughes ruled himself out of the running

Seven Managers in 11 Years, But Not One Could Cure Newcastle
Louise Taylor tracks a decade at Newcastle United in which each new manager struggled with his predecessor's legacy

Hughes Comes on Strong for Newcastle Job
Football: Mark Hughes has emerged as a leading candidate to meet Mike Ashley's criteria to become the Newcastle manager

Redknapp Will Stay at Fratton Park, Say Portsmouth
Portsmouth insist their manager Harry Redknapp will not succeed Sam Allardyce at Newcastle

There's No Point Being Bitter and Twisted, Admits Allardyce
Sam Allardyce may be out of a job today for the first time in a decade, but he's not feeling bitter about it. Less than 24 hours after leaving Newcastle by mutual consent - a consent that nevertheless appeared to come as something of a shock - Allardyce says he intends to get back into work as quickly as possible.

Longevity Proves Elusive on Tyneside As Another Manager Endures Familiar End
11 years after Kevin Keegan's exit, Newcastle are still looking for a manager who can last the distance, writes Stuart James

Pressure at the Top Too Much, Says Stunned Robson
After Sam Allardyce's Newcastle exit, Bobby Robson says Premier League managers are being pushed too hard to get results

Redknapp Denies Newcastle Link
Portsmouth manager insists he is 'happy on the south coast' after being touted as Sam Allardyce's successor

Allardyce Cut Adrift By Newcastle
Newcastle United have decided to part company with Sam Allardyce - a decision they insist has been reached by mutual agreement

Newcastle Sack Allardyce
Newcastle United have decided to part company with Sam Allardyce - a decision they insist has been reached by mutual agreement

Barton Therapist Tells Newcastle Not to Expect Speedy Return
Joey Barton will not play for Newcastle for at least another week, according to his therapist at the Sporting Chance clinic

Newcastle Relieved to Survive Stoke's Passion Play
FA Cup: Stoke 0-0 Newcastle Sam Allardyce will be grateful to have escaped with a replay after his Newcastle side survived a second-half Stoke onslaught

Stoke v Newcastle - Live!
Minute-by-minute report: Can Big Sam enhance his long-term job prospects with a Cup win at Stoke? Find out now with John Ashdown

United Turn Down Newcastle's Brown Bid
Sam Allardyce's initial attempts to take Wes Brown to St James's Park appear to have failed after United turned down Newcastle's inquiry

Allardyce Shrugs Off Shearer Talk and Pins Hopes on Owen Fitness
Sam Allardyce has said he is not under any added pressure from Newcastle owner Mike Ashley

Forget the Big Fish and Devour the Minnows, Allardyce Tells His Players
Sam Allardyce summoned his Newcastle United players to a special meeting yesterday morning.

Barton Behind Bars As Court Refuses Bail
Newcastle midfielder remanded in custody until January 3 after charge for common assault and affray

Viduka Saves Newcastle Blushes As Miller Adds Spirit and Sparkle to Jewell's Turkeys
Premier League: Newcastle 2-2 Derby. The troubles continue on Tyneside as Mark Viduka's double against Derby failed to mask Newcastle's defensive frailties

Ugly Newcastle Bank on Rich Festive Feasts Among the Poor
Premier League: Fulham 0-1 Newcastle

Fulham 0-1 Newcastle
Minute-by-minute report: Two managers under pressure - who will relieve the strain? Find out with John Ashdown NOW

Wilkinson's Mentor Black Makes Shock Departure From Newcastle
Steve Black, the man who shaped Jonny Wilkinson's career, has left the Falcons by mutual consent after reports of showdown talks at the club

Shearer for Newcastle? How to Avoid the Blindingly Obvious
Paul Wilson: Alan Shearer is an uninspiring pundit, what makes people think he'll be any better as a manager?

I Never Questioned Fans' Loyalty, Insists Barton
Joey Barton insists his comments on Newcastle fans last week were meant as a rallying call

Keepers Go Public to Save Allardyce
Newcastle pair Shay Given and Steve Harper dismiss claims of player unrest towards manager Sam Allardyce

Shearer Bandwagon Puts Allardyce 'under the Cosh'
Newcastle's manager hopes his board's support will allow his methods to bear fruit, writes Louise Taylor

Allardyce Sinking Under Weight of Black and White Expectation
Premier League: Blackburn 3-1 Newcastle

Shearer Ready to Step in With Allardyce One Game From Sack
Rumors continue to abound that Alan Shearer will shortly be swapping spouting rubbish on TV for spouting rubbish in the Newcastle dressing-room

Barton: Fans Are Vicious, Misled and Shocking
Joey Barton has hit out at Newcastle's vicious fans and urged them to channel their energy in getting behind the team

I Know What I'm Doing, Says Beleaguered Allardyce
Sam Allardyce is insistent that he has his Newcastle side on the right path despite rumors of unrest in the squad

Allardyce Confident He Will Keep His Job for Now
Sam Allardyce said he is not overly concerned about getting the sack in spite of Newcastle's recent poor form.

Country Diary: Newcastle upon Tyne
Phil Gates: It would be hard to imagine a less likely place to find a kingfisher, but I caught a brief glimpse of one here yesterday, so we came back today to look for it again.

Allardyce Feels Fans' Wrath After Newcastle Hit 'rock Bottom'
Crowd show their anger as capitulation makes a mockery of boss's reputation, says Paul Wilson

Liverpool Sweep Newcastle Aside
Soccer: Goals from Steven Gerrard, Dirk Kuyt and Ryan Babel secured Liverpool an easy victory at St James' Park

Milner Catches Out Gordon in Derby of Disappointment
Newcastle snatched a draw in the Tyne-Wear derby thanks to a James Milner equalizer.

Rattled Allardyce Hits Out at Critics and Asks for Patience
Sam Allardyce has accused the media of 'shit stirring' after speculation over his job-security at Newcastle.

Newcastle Turn Up the Pressure on Jol As Treble Blow Keeps Spurs in Bottom Three
Newcastle 3-1 Tottenham Premier League: Spurs were confined to the bottom three after the Magpies put three past them at St James'.

Newcastle's Treble Chance Leaves Spurs in the Bottom Three
Newcastle 3-1 Tottenham Premier League: Spurs were confined to the bottom three after the Magpies put three past them at St James'.

Elano Show Has Newcastle Ruing the One That Got Away
Soccer: Premiership: Man City 3-1 Newcastle. Elano and Petrov destroyed Newcastle as Man City continue to impress under Eriksson.

Radcliffe's Long Road to Beijing Starts in Newcastle
Athletics: Nearly two years after her last competitive outing, Paul Radcliffe returns from having a baby to race in the Great North Run.

Radcliffe's Long Road to Beijing Starts in Newcastle
Athletics: Nearly two years after her last competitive outing, Paul Radcliffe returns from having a baby to race in the Great North Run.

Man City 3 - 1 Newcastle
Soccer: FULL TIME: Manchester City 3 - 1 Newcastle. The excellent Chris Foy - no bookings, no drama - blows the whistle to end a wonderful free-flowing game.

Middlesbrough 2-2 Newcastle
Soccer: Can Newcastle extend their unbeaten start under Sam Allardyce? Follow it live with Paolo Bandini from 1.30pm.

Newcastle 0-0 Aston Villa
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Big Sam make it two wins out of two? Find out with Rob Smyth NOW.

Newcastle v Aston Villa - Live!
Soccer: Minute-by-minute report: Can Big Sam make it two wins out of two? Find out with Rob Smyth NOW.

Smith Completes Newcastle Switch
Soccer: Transfer round-up: Sve has completed his eighth Man City signing in just three weeks after agreeing a deal to sign Valeri Bojinov.

Ashley's Newcastle Future Not Black and White
Digger: City rumors indicate that Mike Ashley didn't expect owning Newcastle to be so much trouble, and may sell.

Dyer Sits Out Newcastle Friendly As Spurs Enter Race to Sign Him
Soccer: Kieron Dyer was not included in the Magpies' squad to face Celtic, as Tottenham prepared a bid for the player.

Newcastle Give Chairman Shepherd the Push and Lock the Gate at St James'
Soccer: Mr unpopular Freddy Shepherd has been removed as chairman of Newcastle United.

Newcastle Relaxed About Police Raids
Soccer: Newcastle United's new owner Mike Ashley was relatively unperturbed about the police turning up at his club

Mike Ashley Increases His Share of Newcastle United to 93.19%
Soccer: Ever wondered what it's like to own 93.19% of a sleeping giant? Just ask billionaire businessman Mike Ashley.

Ashley Brings New Faces on Board After Newcastle Clear-out
Soccer: Mike Ashley has appointed his own men to run Newcastle United, while several board members resigned.

Middlesbrough Striker Mark Viduka Agrees to Join Newcastle
Soccer: A double whammy for Middlesbrough fans: Mark Viduka has decided to leave the club - and join their rivals Newcastle.

Ashley Effectively Takes Control at Newcastle
Soccer: Mike Ashley's takeover bid at Newcastle looks all but complete as it is reported he will imminently own 54% of the club's shares.

Ashley Wants Newcastle Control By Start of Season
Soccer: Mike Ashley intends to be the majority shareholder of Newcastle United by the start of next season.

Tycoon Recluse Buys 41% Stake in Newcastle
Soccer: Mike Ashley has launched a £133m offer for Newcastle after buying a 41.6% holding in the club from Sir John Hall's family.

Ashley Launches Newcastle Takeover
Soccer: Billionaire retail magnate Mike Ashley today bought a 41.6% holding in Newcastle, launched his £133m takeover bid for the club.

Geordies Be Assured, Big Sam Will Offer Frills Aplenty
Sam Allardyce may not have the Newcastle faithful drooling at the mouth with anticipation, but his panto experience will quench the their longstanding thirst for entertainment, says Harry Pearson.

Sven-goran Eriksson and Gerard Houllier Linked With Newcastle Job
Soccer: Sven and Gerard Houllier understood to be keen on vacant job.

Allardyce Set to Join Newcastle Next Week on Three-year Deal
Soccer: It has emerged that Sam Allardyce is set to be handed a three-year deal to succeed Glenn Roeder at St James' Park.

Roeder Resigns As Newcastle Boss
Soccer: Glenn Roeder's 15 month reign at St James' Park has come to an end after an emergency board meeting this afternoon.

Uefa Cup: Az Alkmaar 2 - 0 Newcastle (4 - 4 Agg; Az Win on Away Goals)
Soccer: Newcastle's season is over after a woeful display in Holland.

Uefa Cup: Newcastle 4 - 2 Az Alkmaar
Soccer: Newcastle completely dominated proceedings but conceded two sloppy goals to leave themselves a tricky trip to Holland next week.

Fifa Offers Newcastle £1m for Owen Injury
Soccer: Newcastle United are expected to reject Fifa's £1m offer of compensation for the injury to Michael Owen. Having forked out £3.5m in wages alone since the World Cup, the north-easterners want £6m-£7m.

Uefa Cup: Sv Zulte-waregem 1 - 3 Newcastle
Soccer: Newcastle have one foot in the next round after a comfortable win in Belgium.

Newcastle to Sign Usa Defender Oguchi Onyewu
Soccer: Having failed to break down defences with an Emile Heskey-shaped bludgeon, Wigan are to turn to Nigerian speedster Julius Aghahowa.

FA Cup Replay: Newcastle 1 - 5 Birmingham
Soccer: Even Bruno N'Gotty scored as Birmingham's rediscovered Premiership pedigree shamed shoddy, 10-man Newcastle.

Newcastle Fans Claim Everton Fans Abused Martins
Soccer: Newcastle supporters have made an official complaint to the FA, claiming that Obafemi Martins was racially abused by Everton fans last weekend.

Carling Cup: Newcastle 0 - 1 Chelsea
Soccer: Didier Drogba provided another lesson in how to score goals to more expensive signings as Chelsea limped through.

Newcastle Tell Potential Buyer to 'put Up or Shut Up'
Soccer: Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd says he wants to sort out his club's potential takeover as soon as possible to ward off uncertainty.

Premiership: Newcastle 2 - 1 Watford
Soccer: The Hornets ran Newcastle close but two goals from the in-form Obafemi Martins secured the three points.

Newcastle Deny Takeover Speculation
Soccer: Newcastle have denied being the subject of a £227million takeover amid speculation that another foreign investor has snapped up a Premiership club.

Premiership: Blackburn 1 - 3 Newcastle
Soccer: A new tradition is taking root among Newcastle fans. It is that of swirling black-and-white scarves around their heads to encourage their team.

Uefa Cup: Eintracht Frankfurt 0 - 0 Newcastle
Soccer: The German side's unerring ability to miss when it was easier to score ensured safe passage to the knock-out stages for the Toon.

Luque Loses a Porsche But Youth Will Get a Go at Newcastle
Soccer: Maybe Albert Luque's luck is improving as his car was flattened by a truck just after he got out of it.

Premiership: Newcastle 1 - 0 Portsmouth
Soccer: Antoine Sibierski struck the only goal of the game to secure Newcastle's first Premiership win in ten games.

Uefa Cup: Newcastle 2 - 1 Celta Vigo
Soccer: Steven Taylor's grabbed his first goal for the club as Newcastle came from behind to book their place in the knockout phase.

Newcastle Takeover to Be Decided By Christmas
Soccer: The takeover speculation at Newcastle United will be resolved in the next five weeks, according to the company who want to buy the club.

Premiership: Man City 0 - 0 Newcastle
Soccer: City kept their unbeaten home record intact but both teams lacked bite in attack.

Newcastle Chairman Freddy Shepherd Prepares to Read Players the Riot Act
Soccer: Under-fire Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has visited the club's training ground in a bid to rouse the Magpies' under-performing squad.

Palermo 0 - 1 Newcastle United
Soccer: Albert Luque seized his rare starting chance with a goal as Newcastle upset Palermo.

Sven-goran Eriksson to Newcastle Links Are 'malicious', Says Agent
Soccer: Athole Still has dismissed claims that Sven-Goran Eriksson is in talks over the Newcastle manager's job as "malicious".

Ipswich Keen on Swoop for Newcastle Defender Titus Bramble
Soccer: Seven words to strike fear into every Ipswich supporter: Jim Magilton wants to sign Titus Bramble.

Newcastle 1 - 0 Fenerbahce
Soccer: Uefa Cup: Glenn Roeder said he would be happy to win ugly. Antoine Sibierski's strike gave them their unattractive victory.

Newcastle Down to Bare Bones
Soccer: Glenn Roeder's injury worries are so severe that he may be forced to blood a teenage goalkeeper for their fiery encounter with Fenerbahce.

Newcastle 1 - 2 Bolton
Soccer: Premiership: More poor Newcastle defending let El-Hadji Diouf in twice in two minutes as Bolton's winning momentum continues.

Shepherd Denies He Wants to Sell Stake in Newcastle
Soccer: Freddy Shepherd has said he wants to hang on to his 29% stake in the Magpies. Could he just be trying to up the price?

Premiership: Newcastle 1 - 1 Everton
Soccer: In a game dominated by the officials, Shola Ameobi was clearly offside as he scored the match's opening goal.

West Ham United 0 - 2 Newcastle United
Soccer: Glenn Roeder riled Hammers fans on his return to Upton Park as goals from Obafemi Martens and Damien Duff secured his side victory.

Premiership: Aston Villa 2 - 0 Newcastle
Soccer: Rejuvenated Villa went second in the table courtesy of two very cheap first-half goals from Luke Moore and Juan Pablo Angel.

Newcastle Focus on Empoli Striker
Soccer: Glenn Roeder has turned his steely gaze towards Empoli striker Francesco Tavano to score the goals that Michael Owen can't.

July's Ten
Modes of transport. What is it about Newcastle and helicopters? First Kevin Keegan flies off directly from the St James' Park turf after his emotional (what else?) farewell match in 1984.

Premiership: Birmingham 0 - 0 Newcastle
Soccer: Blues' fans were finally put out of their suffering as the worst was confirmed at St Andrew's, after four years Birmingham are down.

Moyes Emerges As New Addition to Newcastle's Shortlist
Soccer: With Martin O'Neill due to discuss the England job with the FA this week, David Moyes has emerged as a possible candidate for the managerial vacancy at Newcastle.

Premiership: Newcastle United 2 - 0 Everton
Soccer: Nolberto Solano struck twice in the second half to maintain Glenn Roeder's unbeaten start as Newcastle's caretaker.

FA Cup: Newcastle 1 - 0 Southampton
Soccer: Kieron Dyer slid home the only goal of the game to give Glenn Roeder his third win on the bounce as The Magpies' caretaker manager.

Newcastle to Hold O'neill Talks
Soccer: Newcastle have launched a bid to snatch Martin O'Neill from under the noses of the FA.

Aston Villa 1 - 2 Newcastle
Soccer: The Toon Army continued to march on as caretaker boss Glenn Roeder secured his second win in a row at the expense of the stubborn midlanders.

Shearer Steps Into Newcastle Breach
Soccer: Academy director Glenn Roeder and Alan Shearer will take charge of Newcastle for their home game against Portsmouth.

Cheltenham 0 - 2 Newcastle
Soccer: There was a dusting of early-morning frost on Cleeve Hill, the racing had to be abandoned because the going was frozen solid, but the sun shone on Newcastle and the daft...

Premiership: Chelsea 3 - 0 Newcastle United
Soccer: Joe Cole capped a lively performance with a goal to help Chelsea bounce back from their recent struggles against a weakened Newcastle side.

Wigan Athletic 1 - 0 Newcastle United
Soccer: Premiership: Wigan Athletic briefly touched second place in the Premiership as a result of this victory and, after surviving the curse of the manager-of-the-month award, Paul Jewell can expect to...

Premiership: Newcastle United 1 - 0 Manchester City
Soccer: Michael Owen's second goal in two games earned Newcastle their second successive victory at St James' Park.

Premiership: Newcastle United 1 - 1 Fulham
Rugby: Michael Owen was unable to lift Newcastle out of their miserable start to the season as Fulham are robbed of three points.

Uefa Cup: Heerenveen 1 - 2 Newcastle
Until Alan Shearer, dependably, and Lee Bowyer - less so - came to Newcastle's rescue, the fans let United's board know how they felt.

Newcastle Ready to Offload Bellamy
Craig Bellamy's future is in doubt after Graeme Souness left him out at Highbury following a row over his role in the team.

Falcons Line Up Wallaby Finegan
Former Wallaby Owen Finegan is set to join compatriot Matt Burke at Newcastle with Epi Taione departing the Falcons for Sale.

Newcastle Threat to Morientes Transfer
Soccer: Rest easy. Those 'Morientes to Liverpool' stories may soon be at an end. Instead, get ready for the Tyneside version.

Uefa Cup: Newcastle 1 - 1 Sporting Lisbon
It may have been a terrible match but at least Newcastle finished top of their group with a point.

Newcastle Scoff at Wilkinson Rumours
The Newcastle fitness coach Steve Black last night dismissed claims that Jonny Wilkinson's career was under threat following the England fly-half's latest injury.

Gloucester 31 - 17 Newcastle
Aimless kicking from Jonny Wilkinson was punished by his opposite number Duncan McRae.

Magnificent Magpies mop the floor with Blackburn
Post-match analysis of Newcastle United vs. Blackburn Rovers at St. James' Park.

Digger
Team GB's internet sale annoys BOA | Henman joins anti-media backlash | IAAF gets in a spin over discus | Venables set for Newcastle | Overheard ...

Zurich Premiership: Worcester 9 - 30 Newcastle
Jonny Wilkinson eased back into the swing of things with an assured display against Worcester.

Aston Villa vs.Newcastle United
Post-match analysis of Saturday's game between Aston Villa and Newcastle United at Villa Park.

Newcastle Insist That Wilkinson is Fitter Than Ever
July 6: Jonny Wilkinson has been given the all-clear to resume full contact training with Newcastle next week.

Newcastle Falcons Swoop to Sign Charvis
June 3: The Wales captain Colin Charvis is to sign for Newcastle Falcons before flying out for his country's tour to Argentina and South Africa.

Newcastle Rewrite the Finale of a Flawed Classic
April 19: Newcastle emerged victorious from this breathless seven-tryer, a flawed classic in certain respects but memorable for the spirit of adventure shown by both sides.

Cricket: Steve Harmison Heads for the Caribbean Via St James' Park
February 26: Steve Harmison has spent time with Newcastle United in a bid to remedy the weakness in his lower back ahead of England's tour of the West Indies.

Zurich Premiership: Newcastle 23 - 19 Northampton
December 29: Newcastle 23 - 19 Northampton Jonny Wilkinson's much-heralded comeback lasted 53 minutes before he suffered a recurrence of the neck and shoulder injury which had kept him out of action since the World Cup final.

London Irish 15 - 19 Newcastle
When Jonny Wilkinson gets back to Newcastle this week he will find that Dave Walder has been doing more than just keeping the great man's seat warm.

Harlequins 18 - 11 Newcastle
Harlequins 18 - 11 Newcastle. Mark Andrews could not have chosen a worse week to embroil his club in a red card controversy.

Leicester 28 - 21 Newcastle
September 27: Leicester came back from a first half drubbing to keep their unbeaten record with two second-half tries.

Newcastle 9 - 8 Sale
September 22: Newcastle ground out a win that was far from easy on the eye - and even harder on the bodies of their players

Newcastle Left Looking for a Superhero
September 15: Revitalised Saracens, marshalled by their new signings Randell and Raiwalui, were too much for Newcastle.

Let Us All Err and Stray
So, my Lord that was to be of Reading is no more. For Winchester and Newcastle have spoken to rare effect uniting thereby the northern and southern provinces of the realm. And proud Exeter's standard has been raised in the west.

Bristol Exodus Begins
May 14: The exodus from Bristol has started with Garath Archer and Phil Christophers leaving the relegated club for Newcastle and Leeds respectively.

Zurich Premiership: Bath 24 - 12 Newcastle
May 12: In theory Bath's dramatic avoidance of relegation should have left the city buzzing with relief on Saturday night; instead there were far more questions than answers.

Newcastle begin ascent as Wilkinson puts boot into Tigers
The theme tune to the film The Great Escape blasted out over the Tannoy at the end of this gripping contest and it may well prove prophetic, because this narrow win took Newcastle off the bottom of the Zurich Premiership and left three teams below them.

Defeat has increased tension of relegation tightrope
There will be some sleepless nights in north London in the next couple of weeks after our defeat yesterday to Wasps. The other results didn't exactly go our way, with Newcastle winning and London Irish losing at home.

Wasps 13 - 12 Newcastle
March 3: One side trying to run like greyhounds, the other clinging on like bull terriers. Wasps move up into third while Newcastle stay in the running to avoid relegation.

The Premiership title countdown
A look at the the title credentials of Arsenal, Man Utd and Newcastle, and some thoughts on who will win the championship in May.

Noon times it right
Before the kick-off , the Newcastle owner, Dave Thompson, had addressed 1,000 corporate guests with stirring rhetoric about a North East club, a North East sponsor and a North East construction company that had built the vast West Stand whose opening was being celebrated. The owner has a big personal interest in the £20 million that Newcastle have borrowed in...

'I'll Be Here Next Year, Whatever Happens'
Relegation is a word despised by Newcastle and their owner David Thompson.

Mark Andrews Drafted in to Newcastle
January 24: South Africa's most-capped forward, Mark Andrews, has been draughted in by Rob Andrew to try and keep Newcastle in the Zurich Premiership.

Wolves 3 - 2 Newcastle
"We've got to forget about the FA Cup," moaned Sir Bobby Robson after Newcastle came out second best from this pulsating thriller. No better man.

Andrew Tells Wilkinson to Miss Sale
December 3: Relegation-threatened Newcastle refused to gamble on Jonny Wilkinson's fitness ahead of an important Zurich Premiership visit to second-placed Sale.

Illness Leaves Radcliffe Out But Not Down
December 3: Paula Radcliffe has insisted that her withdrawal from the Great North Cross Country in Newcastle because of a bacterial infection is nothing to be concerned about.

Radcliffe to Face Her Nemesis Tulu
December 18: Paula Radcliffe will face Derartu Tulu, the woman who has caused her so many disappointments, in the Great North Cross Country in Newcastle on January 4.

Calzaghe Looks to Crash His Way to a Career High
December 16: On Saturday night an ecstatic crowd in Newcastle celebrated two routine world title victories for Joe Calzaghe and Ricky Hatton.

Robson's Reunion Put on Hold
Torrential rain in Catalonia left the Nou Camp pitch unplayable and forced the postponement of Newcastle's Champions League tie until Wednesday at 7:45pm.

Radcliffe goes back to her roots
Athletics: Paula Radcliffe will run her first race of the new year at the Great North cross country event in Newcastle.

Basement Club Newcastle in Double Swoop
December 6: Newcastle have recruited South African international Warren Britz and former New Zealand centre Mark Mayerhofler in order to help them avoid possible relegation.

Newcastle 1 - 4 Internazionale
Newcastle kick-off, and thankfully nobody does a Basle and scores within 31seconds. Before I've had time to draw breath.

Newcastle United 1 - 4 Internazionale
A goal down after one minute and a blubbing-like-a-big-girl Craig Bellamy down after six, Newcastle's evening started badly and went quickly downhill.

Solano says his future is not on Newcastle's bench
Nolberto Solano has warned Sir Bobby Robson that he will not settle for a place on the bench at Newcastle. The Peruvian winger is poised for a recall against Internazionale at St James' Park tomorrow as Newcastle start the second phase of the Champions League but he has been left out of the starting lineup for the past three matches and is feeling the pressure from Robson's young stars.

Falcons get a Goode booting by Saracens
Two stunning drop goals by the substitute Andy Goode sent Newcastle into bottom place and eased the pressure on Saracens who now have five wins at the halfway stage of the Premiership.

Irish win boosts survival hopes
The bottom of the Premiership is a dogfight at the moment, and in this mangy mongrel of a game Irish worried Leicester like terriers for four points which took them off the bottom at the expense of Newcastle.

This Weekend's Premiership Games
November 23: Northampton v Harlequins | Bath v Bristol | Gloucester v Leeds | London Irish v Leicester | Saracens v Newcastle | Wasps v Sale

Newcastle go down the Bath plughole
The electronic promotion for this fixture featured an email with the sound of water gurgling down a plughole, but it was a joke which backfired badly on the Falcons.

Robson savours role reversal
Champions league draw: Barcelona, Inter and Leverkusen will demand an even better escape act of Newcastle. Sir Bob's still delighted, though.

Feyenoord 2 - 3 Newcastle United
Craig Bellamy scored a 90th minute winner to claim the glory after Newcastle had let a two goal lead slip away and looked like they were dead and buried.

Bath pour cold water on Sale
Bath's worst run in the Premiership ended with their first league victory at home for seven months but they remain in trouble in the wrong half of the table and matches in the coming weeks against fellow strugglers Newcastle and Bristol will more clearly define their season.

Calzaghe Returns to the Bearpit
October 31: Joe Calzaghe has agreed to defend his world title against the 36-year-old American Thomas Tate at Newcastle's Telewest Arena on December 14.

Rocket lifts Stephenson
Newcastle, after a faltering start to the season, have found the Parker Pen event an ideal fillip and they dispatched Grenoble comfortably to book a winter break in Italy where they face Treviso in the next round.

Labour With Us
Party supporters tempted to tear up their membership cards should stay and fight. Martin Wells, writing from Newcastle, sent me a copy of a letter which he had written to Estelle Morris. Although it included the admission that he "did not know whether to laugh or cry", it did not concern the minister's competence as secretary of state for education.

Harlequins 47 - 23 Newcastle
October 6: Buoyant Harlequins sent a shambolic Newcastle side home with their tails between their legs.

O'Sullivan and Tulu to Go Head to Head As the Stars Hit South Shields
October 5: Tomorrow's Great North Run in Newcastle could be the best half-marathon in the world. Duncan Mackay reports.

Call time on baiting the ref
The issue of referees, bad penny that it is, has already returned. Rob Andrew, the angel of the north with machine guns mounted on his wings, had a pop at the chronology of Roy Maybank in the Newcastle-Gloucester game.

Leicester 52 - 9 Newcastle
September 22: Tim Stimpson had a midas game punishing Newcastle with seven penalties, four conversions and an outrageous drop goal, as well as initiating Leicester's first try.

This weekend's games
The champions may have stuttered this season but they are unbeaten at home in the league for four years. Newcastle, the victors that day, welcome back the wing Michael Stephenson while for Leicester England internationals Graham Rowntree, Dorian West, Ben Kay and Neil Back return and prop Darren Garforth has recovered from a broken thumb.

Northampton 31 - 13 Newcastle
September 9: Jon Sleightholme, the four-square Yorkshireman back from injury, played his part as Northampton defeated seeming bit-players Newcastle.

This weekend's games
Newcastle lost a pulsating Powergen Cup semi-final here last spring and, although the Falcons got their season off to a winning start against Wasps, they are not the same side on their travels.

Newcastle 24 - 17 Wasps
September 2: Jonny Wilkinson, Newcastle's newly appointed club captain, took charge at Kingston Park to put Wasps through the mill.

Newcastle Hit Ground Running
August 20: Sir Bobby Robson's emerging team took more than an hour to overcome West Ham's impressively organized resilience, but once Lomana Lua Lua delivered the first goal in the 63rd minute their superiority was never in doubt.

Winston follows ban with a win
Robert Winston experienced mixed fortunes at Newcastle yesterday, picking up a seven-day suspension and then scoring on Dadeland in the Send Pro Gamble To 8181 Fillies' Handicap.

McKeown Takes Credit for Dancer Win
June 28: Hugs Dancer won at Carlisle yesterday but is unlikely to chase the beer money at Newcastle tomorrow.

Hills looking forward to Epsom
Richard Hills's trip to Newcastle for one ride yesterday paid off when Al Maali scored a convincing success in the Go Racing At Hereford Handicap.

Zurich Championship: Gloucester 60 - 9 Newcastle
May 20: Not since Dr Foster stepped in his fateful puddle has any visitor to Gloucester endured quite such a chastening experience as Rob Andrew and his Falcons.

Azam puts Falcons to flight again
It was all conducted in the best possible taste, unless you happened to be from Newcastle. For stalwarts like Pat Lam, Doddie Weir, George Armstrong and Gary Armstrong this was no way to leave the club.

Northampton 24 - 19 Newcastle
May 13: The final round of the league season saw Northampton and Newcastle swap places but otherwise it was a case of as you were.

Tigers take title
Leicester 20 - 12 Newcastle: The fat lady has been warming up here for so long that she must have a sore throat, but yesterday she finally burst into song as Leicester formalised what everyone has known for several months, taking the title with three matches remaining.

Newcastle United 1 - 1 Fulham
Luis Saha's equaliser halted Newcastle's surge at the top of the Premiership and did much to help secure Fulham's status at the bottom.

Wood gets the survival spirit flowing
Harlequins 33 - 19 Newcastle Richard Williams sees Quins tough it out in the rain and mud at The Stoop.

Harlequins 33 - 19 Newcastle
Wood keeps fight alive. Relegation always releases some pretty potent juices, but these secretions do not have a universal flavour.

Luger Picked for England But Axed By Quins
March 15: Dan Luger became the latest Lion to discover that form counts for more than reputation yesterday when he was dropped by Harlequins for their vital Premiership home game against Newcastle.

Northampton 38 - 7 Newcastle
March 11: No English club this season has played as stormingly well for 40 minutes as Northampton did against Newcastle and the Saints are now marching towards Twickenham.

Six Nations Players Try the Patience of Saints
March 8: England hooker Steve Thompson and Scotland's Lions prop Tom Smith have both been dropped by Northampton for their Powergen Cup semi-final against Newcastle.

Dyer Foot Fracture Followed Fa Test
Newcastle United are considering the financial implications of Kieron Dyer's stress fracture in his left foot after it emerged yesterday that the midfielder's injury came to light following a fitness test arranged at the behest of England manager Sven-Goran Eriksson.

Manchester United 3 - 1 Newcastle
One of the most traumatic spells in Manchester United's recent history suddenly seems little more than a trick of the mind. Their supporters may contest the recovery will not be complete until they have clambered back to the Premiership's summit, but Sir Alex Ferguson is entitled to feel a certain...

Great North favourite inspired by Cram
British chances of success in the Great North cross-country in Newcastle today appear thin following the withdrawals of Paula Radcliffe and Jon Brown through injury. But at least Britain will be able to claim some of the credit if Mohammed Mourhit wins the men's 9km race. The...

Geordies make up the Lee-way
Lee Bowyer a goal in his first game for eight weeks, but mercifully it was Bobby Robson's spirited Newcastle United who stole the headlines, coming back from 3-1 down to win the game in injury time and stay on top of the table. Had Bowyer helped Leeds United overtake them at a snowy...

Tune into Tyneside
Councillor Giovanni Renna, of Stratford-on-Avon, is alarmed by the plans of an outfit called Will Power to build a theme park on the edge of his town, commemorating the bard. This kind of thing might be welcome in Newcastle or Sheffield, he told the Observer, but Stratford might need something...

Bowyer could be ready for about-turn
David O'Leary last night strongly suggested that he expected Lee Bowyer to remain at the club. The Leeds United manager went so far as to say that Bowyer would be available for selection for the match on Saturday at home to Newcastle United. "I'd say by Saturday he would be available...

Arsenal 1 - 3 Newcastle United
Newcastle United are top of the Premiership and Graham Poll is bottom of Arsenal's Christmas list, always assuming there has ever been a Christmas list that long. The trilling man from Tring compounded one controversial sending-off with another at Highbury last night before awarding...