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Newcastle star claims he has 'no intention' of joining...
Davide Santons agent has dashed AC Milans hopes of luring his client away from Newcastle, insisting the full-back has no intention of leaving the north-east. The 22-year-old has continually been linked with a move back to Serie A since his transfer from Inter Milan in the summer of 2011. Santon has racked up 55 Premier League appearances in two seasons for Alan Pardews side, and has been trailed by Inters fierce rivals AC Milan.
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Everton star does Craig David, Ferdinand gets 'on it'...
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Revealed: YOUR club's average crowd as a percentage of...
Average Premier League attendances in the recent 2012/13 season are up four per cent on the previous campaign. However, it seemed unfair to look at each clubs average attendance with there being so much difference between certain stadia, so talkSPORT is looking at the average crowd as a percentage of the capacity and the results are pretty surprising. Click the arrow on the right to see what club tops the list. What are the best and funniest chants you heard at home or away this season?
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West Ham to renew interest in FC Twente defender
West Ham are set to renew their interest in FC Twente defender Douglas and hope to beat Liverpool, Newcastle and Lazio to seal his signature. Sam Allardyce was strongly linked with a move for the Brazil-born defender 12 months ago but a deal failed to materialise. With Emanuel Pogatetz being released after his poor loan spell at Upton Park, Allardyce is keen to strengthen his backline and add more competition for Winston Reid, James Collins and James Tomkins.
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The Premier League's best value-for-money clubs
Man United may have finished top of the pile in 2012/13, but do the Premier League champions provide their fans with the best value for money in the top flight? The people at Vouchercodes.co.uk have attempted to answer that question, by taking a look at which club offers their fans the best value by calculating how much they had to cough up to see their side win over the campaign just gone.
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Bale, Coutinho and the players whose price tags have...
Following a stunning season in which he scored 26 goals in all competitions and scooped a whole host of individual accolades, Tottenham Hotspur star Gareth Bale has reportedly seen his valuation soar to as much as 60m. We thought wed ask talkSPORT listeners whose value they believed has risen this season, and heres what they said.
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Twente defender Douglas lined up for Lazio move
Lazio are ready to hijack Inter Milans move for Newcastle and Liverpool target Douglas, according to sources in Italy. talkSPORT told you back in March that Inter had signalled their interest in the defender ahead of a possible summer move.
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How the PL table would look based on money...
The Premier League season is over and we all know who the biggest winners and losers have been. Or do we? The silverware may have been dished out, but now is the time for clubs performances to be truly evaluated.
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22 amazing pictures from the Premier League 2012/13...
It was a Premier League season defined by the departure of genuinely great players and managers, with the retirement of Paul Scholes, Stilyan Petrov, Jamie Carragher, (possibly) Phil Neville and, of course, Sir Alex Ferguson, leaving plenty of intrigue as to how they will be replaced next campaign. Meanwhile, the likes of Luis Suarez (good and bad), Robin van Persie and Gareth Bale provided plenty of entertainment, as the season played out its twists and turns.
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Danny Simpson bids farewell as he prepares for Newcastle...
Newcastle defender Danny Simpson has bid farewell to the clubs fans as he gets set for a summer exit. The right-back, currently dating X Factor judge Tulisa, is leaving St James Park after four years on Tyneside. Simpson wrote on Twitter: I just want to say a massive thank you to all the Newcastle fans that have supported me in my four years at the club. You will always have a place in my heart. Ive loved every minute of it from day one. So once again thank you.
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Retiring Owen says Stoke fans were fantastic
Michael Owen paid tribute to the Stoke City fans after they gave him a rapturous reception in the final game of his career in a 1-1 draw with Southampton at St Marys Stadium. The former England hotshot was brought on with 15 minutes to spare and received applause from all corners of the ground. He told talkSPORT: The Stoke supporters were fantastic considering I havent had much of an influence on the team in the year Ive been here but they were shouting my name all game. I was really...
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Wenger lauds special Arsenal players
Arsenal manager Arsene Wenger hailed his side as special after they secured Champions League football for a 16th successive season with a 1-0 win at Newcastle. The Gunners celebrated wildly after ensuring they got fourth spot ahead of North London neighbours Tottenham who beat Sunderland 1-0. And Wenger said: We have a strong spirit inside the club and have donE extremely well over the years. Im very proud that this group of players has been rewarded because they are special.
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Premier league round-up: Laurent Koscielny strike sees...
Laurent Koscielnys second half strike for Arsenal against Newcastle has given the Gunners Champions League football next season, despite Tottenham beating Sunderland 1-0 at White Hart Lane. Spurs gave it their all on home soil but the French defenders hooked goal after 52 minutes at St James Park ensured that Arsene Wengers men will once again finish above their fierce rivals thank to their 1-0 win.
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Premier League end of season quiz! How many can you...
The 2012/13 Barclays Premier League comes to a close this weekend, but how much can you recall about this season? Take talkSPORTs end of season quiz to find out. No cheating, and let us know how you get on below. 1. Which Manchester United player has made the most appearances for the club in this seasons Premier League? 2. Before the final game of the season, which player had top scored in the Premier League for Manchester City?
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Man United's relegation, Arsenal unbeaten and talkSPORT...
After a disastrous season, QPR named their own fans as the clubs Players Player of the Year (yes, you really did read that correctly), so we asked talkSPORT listeners to tell us their most depressing season as a football fan, and heres what they said. Make sure you dont miss out on our next debate by following us on Facebook http://www.facebook.com/talksport and Twitter @talkSPORT.
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Exclusive – Danny Simpson on the end of his Newcastle...
Newcastle United defender Danny Simpson has told talkSPORT that he will be leaving the club at the end of the season. The right-back, 26, has spent four years at St James Park, but his contract runs out at the end of May and he appears set to move away from the north east. And Simpson has admitted that it will be emotional to exit the club. Asked if he will leave after their match with Arsenal, the right-back said: I think it does look that way, unfortunately.
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, May 18
Here is all of Saturdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Incoming Chelsea boss Jose Mourinho will try to hijack Manchester Uniteds attempt to bring Real Madrid striker Cristiano Ronaldo, 28, back to English football. (Daily Mail) Arsenal are expected to sign Queens Park Rangers 33-year-old Brazilian goalkeeper Julio Cesar. (Daily Mirror) Liverpools Spanish goalkeeper Pepe Reina, 30, is top of Barcelonas wish-list as the Spanish giants try to sign three new goalkeepers. (Daily Mirror)
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Harper on leaving Newcastle after 19 years and his...
The Toon goalkeeper looks ahead to his final game between the sticks for his boyhood club after nearly two decades on their books. He discusses his time at St James Park and what the future hold for him. Harper also tells Danny about his battle with depression and how hard it was to deal with in such a macho environment. You can listen to Kick Off every weekday from 7pm-10pm
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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew laughs off link to Manchester...
Alan Pardew has denied Wayne Rooney is a transfer target for Newcastle. A report earlier this week on the Sports Direct news website, the company owned by Magpies owner Mike Ashley, claimed the club had made moves to sign the 27-year-old this summer. The England strikers future at Manchester United is uncertain after he handed in a transfer request, but a move to St James Park would be a major surprise.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Matt Scott –...
Here is all of Thursdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Manuel Pellegrini has handed Manchester City a five-man shortlist of transfer targets after agreeing a two-year contract at the Etihad. Malaga star Isco has already agreed to follow the Chilean to City at the end of the season, while Real Madrid winger Angel di Maria, Seville stars Jesus Navas and Geoffrey Kondogbia and Borussia Dortmunds Marco Reus are all targets. (Daily Star)
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Newcastle and Southampton keen on Anderlecht star
Newcastle and Southampton are trailing Anderlechts Cheikhou Kouyate. The versatile 23-year-old is ready to leave the Belgian club, having played for them since 2008. He can play in defence or midfield and scouts from numerous Premier League clubs have watched him this season. Arsenal were said to be keen on the Senegal international but their interest has apparently cooled. That leaves Newcastle and Southampton as the frontrunners to land Kouyate.
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Arsenal and Liverpool target set to leave St Etienne
Arsenal and Liverpool interest Pierre Emerick Aubameyang will take the summer to decide where to play his football next season though he hopes to fulfill a lifelong dream of playing for Real Madrid in the near future. The Saint Etienne and Gabon forward has hit 19 goals in 35 Ligue 1 games so far this season, helping the club to the cusp of the European places.
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Rio Ferdinand has 'tekkers', Owen gets pranked and more...
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Premier League round-up: Norwich and Newcastle wins...
Wigans Premier League future is hanging by a thread after results went against the FA Cup winners with Norwich City and Newcastle both victorious on a dramatic Sunday. The Latics now must beat both Arsenal and Aston Villa if they are to preserve their top flight status after their relegation rivals all got results. Chris Hughtons Canaries, who started the day in 16th, registered an emphatic 4-0 victory over West Brom at Carrow Road. Robert Snodgrass and Grant Holt netted either side of half...
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Exclusive – Steve Howey: Alan Pardew’s Newcastle...
Former Newcastle United star Steve Howey has admitted that Alan Pardew could face the sack after their poor performance in the Premier League this season. The Toon were shock Champions League challengers last season but have failed to make any impact on the division this year. They have struggled for most of the campaign and even signing a plethora of stars from Ligue Un hasnt helped them improve their dire form. And Howey reckons that, despite Pardew signing an eight-year contract earlier...
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, May 12
Here is all of Sundays transfer gossip and paper talk... Manchester United are lining up a 30m bid for Real Madrid forward Karim Benzema, 25, as a replacement for Wayne Rooney. (The Sun on Sunday) Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini, 25, wants to test himself against Europes best in the Champions League and has hinted that he could follow manager David Moyes to Manchester United. (Metro) Liverpool are in talks over signing 8m-rated Lille left-back Lucas Digne, 19. (Sunday People)
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Tony Evans –...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... New Manchester United manager David Moyes wants to make 25-year-old Everton midfielder Marouane Fellaini his first signing at Old Trafford. (Daily Mirror) Moyes wants to sign Fellaini and left-back Leighton Baines, 28, from Everton in a potential 39m double deal. (The Sun) Everton will block any attempts from Moyes to sign Baines but Fellainis contract contains a release clause. (Daily Telegraph)
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Exclusive - David Ginola slams Newcastle's French...
David Ginola believes Newcastles French imports dont realise the importance of keeping the Magpies in the Premier League. The north east side are perilously placed in the table, just three points ahead of Wigan, who sit 18th, with two matches remaining of the season.
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Courtney: Newcastle and Sunderland will both beat...
talkSPORTs north east football expert, Graham Courtney, claims Newcastle and Sunderland will both beat relegation. The pair are perilously placed in the table, with just three points seperating them from Wigan, who occupy the remaining place in the drop zone. The Mackems picked up a point against Stoke City on Monday evening and Courtney, who watched the game for talkSPORT, believes Paolo Di Canios side have too much quality and will be in the Premier League next season, along with their...
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Poll: Who will join QPR and Reading in the Championship...
Its the tightest relegation battle the Premier League has seen in years, but who will fill that final place in the bottom three at the end of the campaign? Let us know your thoughts with the poll below...
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Tottenham's one-man team, David Luiz laughs and...
It was a drama-filled weekend of sport as the final day of the Championship saw promotion, play-off and relegation places contested, while in the Premier League the fight for European spots tightened up, as Tottenham, Arsenal and Chelsea all won. At the bottom of the table the battle to beat the drop was given some added spice, as Wigan shocked West Brom and Newcastle were left ruing their luck after Papiss Cisse was denied the only goal of the game, despite replays suggesting that the ball...
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David Luiz is 'not clever', Championship madness and...
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Barton: Newcastle will only just survive
Newcastle legend Warren Barton believes the Magpies will just survive but that this season should serve as a wake up call. Newcastle sit three points above the relegation zone but Sunderland and Wigan both have a game in hand and the former Toon Army left back told Call Collymore: The biggest problem is now they think its going to be OK. I think theyre going to have a big wake up call.
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Alan Pardew: Newcastle just need one more win to avoid...
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew believes his side just need one more victory to secure their place in the Premier League. The Magpies top flight status is hanging on a knife-edge after being dragged into the relegation dogfight, but the Tyneside club looked to have received a boost to their survival hopes with a well earned goalless draw with West Ham at Upton Park.
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Premier League round-up: Late Gareth Bale strike sends...
Gareth Bale, on his 200th appearance for the club, was the hero again for Tottenham Hotspur as his late thunderbolt gave them a 1-0 win over Southampton to send them fourth. It looked like Spurs were going to be frustrated by the Saints at White Hart Lane as Mauricio Pochettinos men looked the better side.
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Transfer bargains? Free agents for Spurs, Liverpool,...
Liverpool are reportedly set to pounce for Reading centre-back Alex Pearce now the Royals have been relegated and will snap the 24-year-old up for free. Reds manager Brendan Rodgers knows Reading academy graduate Pearce from his time at the club and the youngster was the clubs Player of the Year in 2012.
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Birmingham City star Carr retires from football
Birmingham City right-back Stephen Carr has announced his retirement from football. The defender, 36, has endured several injury setbacks over the last year-and-a-half and he has now decided to call time on his career. The Irishman started his career at Tottenham back in 1993 and helped them to lift the League Cup in 1999 when they beat Leicester City 1-0 at Wembley.
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Rob Lee on Newcastle's survival prospects
Rob Lee joined the Breakfast boys on Friday morning to assess Newcastle Uniteds chances of Premier League survival.
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Hickman on Newcastle rift reports
Niall Hickman, north east correspondent for the Daily Express, joins Mike Graham to assess what has gone wrong for Newcastle this season.
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Transfer rumours and paper review Tony Evans – Friday,...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... Jose Mourinho has agreed a sensational return to Chelsea. The Special Ones Stamford Bridge comeback is unlikely to be officially announced until July 1 but Roman Abramovich has sanctioned a 10million-a-year package to tempt Mourinho back. (The Sun) And Mourinho will try and tempt Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski to spurn Bayern Munichs advances and join him at Chelsea when he returns to Stamford Bridge. (Daily Mail)
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Lille defender coy on Newcastle link
Aurlien Chedjou has remained coy on his future at Lille amid interest from the Premier League. Newcastle are among a string of clubs in England who are said to be monitoring the centre-back. Fabricio Coloccini is likely to leave at the end of the current campaign and that has led to interest in Chedjou. Newcastles Premier League status may depend on whether they firm up their interest but for now, Cameroon international Chedjou is focusing on Lille.
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Newcastle and Everton in fight for Portuguese striker
Newcastle and Everton face a fight to land Vitoria Guimares striker Amido Bald, with Hamburg now in the running. Bald was released by Sporting Lisbon last summer but has bounced back with Vitoria, scoring nine in the league this season. The 21-year-old has been scouted by Premier League sides this season, who believe they can snap him up for around 3.5m. But the former Portugal Under-20 international is also wanted by German side Hamburg, who are expected to make their move in the coming...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Matt Scott –...
Here is all of Thursdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Robert Lewandowski is ready to snub Manchester United and join Bayern Munich instead. The 25million-rated Dortmund sensation is on the brink of sealing a stunning 160,000-a-week five-year deal at Bayern. (The Sun) Roman Abramovich will have to pay as much as 12million to bring Jose Mourinho back to Chelsea. The Real Madrid coach inserted a break clause in the four-year contract he signed at the Bernabeu last summer after he won La...
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Famous football stadiums then and now - can you guess...
Brazils world famous football stadium the Maracana has reopened, following renovations designed to bring the old ground up to scratch in time to host the 2014 World Cup final. Originally built to host the 1950 World Cup, the Maracana had fallen into disrepair, but rather than abandon the stadium, the Brazilians opted to modernise one of the most evocative venues in world football.
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Napoli join Newcastle in chase for Marseille defender
Napoli have joined Newcastle United in the chase to sign Marseille defender Nicolas NKoulou. The relegation-threatened Magpies, who have the most porous back-line in the Premier League, will need to bolster their defensive options in the summer and NKoulou is their top target. Alan Pardew has brought several players from Ligue 1 to St James Park in recent seasons and the 23-year-old could follow suit.
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Top five most embarrassing home defeats: Man United's...
Newcastles capitulation at the hands of Liverpool last weekend was branded embarrassing, gutless and clueless by former Toon hero Alan Shearer, and its easy to see why. Despite missing star striker Luis Suarez, Liverpool proved theyre more than a one man team by handing the Magpies a 6-0 tonking to put Alan Pardews job as boss in serious doubt.
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Agger's Superman impression, Chelsea record close and...
The Premier League title may be wrapped up, but there was still plenty at stake across the league as the battle for the top four took at fresh turn, while two of the relegation spots were decided on Sunday.
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Courtney: Newcastle were gutless against Liverpool
Graham Courtney, talkSPORTs man in the north east, reflects on Newcastles crushing 6-0 defeat to Liverpool at St James Park on Saturday. The result has left Alan Pardews side just five points above third-from-bottom Wigan, who have a game in hand.
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, April 28
Here is all of Sundays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is the shock name in the frame to replace Roberto Mancini as Manchester City manager. Mancini could be axed by City even if he wins the FA Cup and Rodgers is on their radar, along with outgoing Chelsea interim chief Rafa Benitez. (Sunday Mirror) Liverpool are ready to make an 8million move for QPR striker Loic Remy as they look to fill the gap left by Luis Suarezs ten-match ban for biting. (Sunday Express)
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, April 28
Here is all of Sundays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers is the shock name in the frame to replace Roberto Mancini as Manchester City manager. Mancini could be axed by City even if he wins the FA Cup and Rodgers is on their radar, along with outgoing Chelsea interim chief Rafa Benitez. (Sunday Mirror) Liverpool are ready to make an 8million move for QPR striker Loic Remy as they look to fill the gap left by Luis Suarezs ten-match ban for biting. (Sunday Express)
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Newcastle 0-6 Liverpool: Ruthless Reds maul Magpies
Liverpool showed there may be life in the team without Luis Suarez after romping to a 6-0 victory over Newcastle United at St James Park. Following a turbulent week for the red half of Merseyside, some have questioned how they would manage without the Uruguayan after the recent confirmation of his 10-match domestic ban.
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, April 27
Here is all of Saturdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Pep Guardiola is set to sell winger Arjen Robben, 29, when he takes charge of Bundesliga champions Bayern Munich in the summer. (Daily Mail) Tottenham manager Andre Villas-Boas believes winger Gareth Bale, 23, will remain at the club if they qualify for the Champions League. (The Guardian)
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REVEALED! The Premier League's dirtiest team this season...
So far this season, Premier League teams have received a whopping 1204 yellow cards and 44 red cards between them across all domestic competitions. While this is far from the dirtiest season on record, the frequency of cautions is an interesting talking point, with an average of 1.52 yellow cards-per game shown to top-flight sides this campaign.
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Show some Suarez bite and tuck into this seriously hard...
Much like a Luis Suarez arm nibble, our Premier League quiz will leave you with a nasty taste in your mouth as we unleash yet another bout of tricky trivia, so try your hand at the following 10 questions and let us know how you got on. 1) Both Steven Pienaar and Steve Sidwell have been sent off twice this season, but which of the two has received the most bookings?
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Nat Coombs –...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... Arsenal have made a move towards signing top summer transfer target Stevan Jovetic, 23, after opening talks with Fiorentina over the striker. (Daily Mail) Borussia Dortmund striker Robert Lewandowski, 24, is willing to snub Bayern Munich to secure a dream move to Manchester United this summer. (Daily Star) Lewandowskis agent has said the striker has already reached agreement with one club, but Manchester United remain interested. (The...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Matt Scott –...
Here is all of Thursdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, 26, will never play for the club again after being given a 10-match ban and will try to force a summer exit from Anfield. (Daily Star) Real Madrid coach Jose Mourinho has agreed to return to Chelsea and will be joined at Stamford Bridge by Atletico Madrid striker Radamel Falcao, 27. (Bild)
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Premier League round-up: Relegation looms as Reading and...
Queens Park Rangers and Reading both had their Premier League survival hopes dented as they lost to Stoke and Norwich respectively. The Super Hoops and The Royals could even be relegated as soon as Monday night if Aston Villa manage to beat Manchester United, meanwhile Wigan are also struggling after losing to West Ham. Stoke were the visitors to Loftus Road and have been struggling themselves recently, winning just one of their last eight and only one away game all season, but they found an...
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Lowton, Luiz, Bale, Cisse and more of your Goals of the...
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David Moyes: Everton need the points as much as...
David Moyes feels Everton need three points just as much as Sunderland do, as the two teamsprepare to meet at the Stadium of Light on Saturday afternoon. The Toffees sit in fifth, four points behind fourth-placed Arsenal as they attempt to finish in a Champions League spot. While the Black Catsare 15th but only ahead of stoke City and Aston Villa on goal difference, after their 3-0 derby win over Newcastle United.
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Big Sam's damaging comments, Chelsea's team spirit and...
talkSPORT Drive presenter Adrian Durham gives his forthright views on the weeks football. Disagree with him? Have your say by commenting below (he reads every comment). Shut it, Sam The big problem with Sam Allardyces comments about the officials following West Hams 2-2 draw with Manchester United live on talkSPORT this week, is that fans will now feel their manager has given them permission to make any linesmans life a misery when he tries to do his job at Upton Park.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Matt Scott –...
Here is all of Thursdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Chelsea representatives are understood to have held talks with Manuel Pellegrinis adviser about becoming the clubs next manager. (Daily Telegraph) Former Chelsea forward Salomon Kalou has opened the door on a possible summer move to Arsenal. (The Sun) Newcastles Tim Krul is on AC Milans summer hit-list, with the Italian giants lining up a 12million bid. (Daily Mirror)
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How EVERY Premier League club EVER compares - how will...
Cardiffs promotion from the Championship means they will become the 46th club to have played in the Premier League, since the English top flight broke away from the Football League in 1992. That figure is significant, being half of the 92 clubs that ply their trade in the four professional divisions of English football, but how have the first 45 teams to play in the Premier League fared in that era? Take a look at your clubs record since the Premier League kicked off in 1992/93 and see how...
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Newcastle defender Ryan Taylor set for long spell on the...
Newcastle defender Ryan Taylor could miss all of next season with a cruciate knee ligament injury. The 28-year-old had only recently returned to training after he injured his knee last August in the Europa League qualification match against Atromitos. The new injury blow looks set to rule Taylor out for the majority of next season and possibly the entire campaign.
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AC Milan want Newcastle goalkeeper
AC Milan are lining up a summer swoop for Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul. According to reports in Italy, the San Siro giants have been tracking the 25-year-old all season and want him to become their new No.1. Christian Abbiati, 35, is currently their first-choice keeper, with 31-year-old Marco Amelia his main back-up. But sources claim they want to bring in a younger keeper to become their new long-term option. Holland international Krul fits the bill, particularly given his form for...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Nat Coombs –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Andre Villas-Boas has reignited his interest in Porto winger Christian Atsu. Everton and Sunderland are also keen on the 20-year-old winger who will have just a year left on his contract by the summer. (Daily Mirror) Tottenham are eyeing Hamburgs South Korean star Son Heung-Min as a potential replacement for Gareth Bale - but will have to raise their offer to well over 10million. (Daily Mirror)
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Funny Liverpool Facebook fail! Categorised as 'Shopping...
The titles might be few and far between at Anfield these days, but surely thats not a reason to change the foremost function of the club? According to the official Liverpool Facebook page it is. While the Facebook descriptions of Man United, Arsenal and Man City remain Professional Sports Team (bit American, but thats Zuckerberg for you) Liverpool have opted for the more unconventional Shopping and Retail...
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RVP Twitter rubbish and Magpies legend eats humble pie...
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Barton: Newcastle can challenge for top six with...
Former Newcastle defender Warren Barton believes the club can compete for a top six finish next season - but only if they improve the squad during the summer transfer window. The Magpies were comprehensively beaten by rivals Sunderland in Sundays Tyne-Wear derby and are in danger of being dragged into a relegation dogfight.
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Top 5 photos: amazing Arsenal, magnificent Man United,...
Champions elect Man United moved closer to the clinching the Premier League title after victory against Stoke, while over in Augusta, Adam Scott won his first ever golf major with victory in the Masters.
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Exclusive – Kevin Phillips: ‘Paolo Di Canio has brought...
Kevin Phillips claims bringing in Paolo Di Canio is already proving to be an inspired move by the Sunderland board. The Black Cats crushed fierce rivals Newcastle 3-0 at St James Park on Sunday to earn Di Canio his first win as manager of the club.
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Northumbria police chief on the violence that followed...
Steve Neill, chief superintendent of Northumbria police, joined the Breakfast boys to discuss the violence which followed Sundays Tyne Wear derby. After Sunderlands 3-0 victory over Newcastle at St James Park, a number of arrests were made as a minority of home supporters attacked police and attempted to confront opposing fans.
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Alan Pardew blames Newcastle’s derby defeat on their...
Alan Pardew has blamed Newcastles 3-0 defeat to rivals Sunderland on their Europa League efforts on Thursday night. The Magpies players put on poor display in the Tyne-Wear derby and were deservedly dispatched by Paolo Di Canios industrious charges.
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Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul to miss the rest of...
Newcastle United goalkeeper Tim Krul will miss the rest of the season. The Magpies shot-stopper suffered a dislocated shoulder in the 3-0 defeat to Sunderland at St James Park on Sunday lunchtime. The Dutchman landed awkwardly after punching away an Adam Johnson free-kick and was immediately replaced by Rob Elliot in the second half of the humiliating defeat to their bitter rivals.
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Newcastle 0-3 Sunderland: Black Cats maul Magpies
Stunning strikes from Stephane Sessegnon, Adam Johnson and David Vaughan gave Sunderland an important 3-0 victory against fierce rivals Newcastle at St James Park. Paolo Di Canios manic celebrations on the touchline showed exactly how much the win meant as the Black Cats eased their relegation worries and moved up to 15th in the Premier League. The Italians charges played like men possessed throughout the Tyne-Wear derby and deservedly secured a comprehensive win.
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The greatest ever hat-tricks as chosen by talkSPORT...
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Why Wigan fans top Liverpool, Manchester, Newcastle and...
All statistics taken from official Office of National Statistics data. What do you think of Wigans FA Cup semi-final ticket sales and the stats above? Share your thoughts, below
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REVEALED! Every Premier League club's all-time top PL...
After Gabriel Agbonlahor equalled Dwight Yorkes Premier League goals record of 60 for Aston Villa, talkSPORT were inspired to look at all of the all-time scorers in the competition for the clubs currently in the top flight. Thierry Henry, Alan Shearer and Teddy Sheringham are some of the obvious names, but fans may be surprised by Manchester Uniteds leader, and a few others too. Starting with Arsene Wengers favourite forward, click the arrow to begin... All stats correct up to 12 April 2013
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AVB's a loser in the losers cup, shame on Pardew, no...
talkSPORT Drive presenter Adrian Durham gives his forthright views on the weeks football. Disagree with Adrian? Have your say by commenting below (he reads every comment). AVB lost in the cup for losers Andre Villas-Boas is a manager who has qualities, but Im still not convinced hes good enough to manage a club with the ambition of Tottenham Hotspur.
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Gray on Newcastle v Sunderland and Blackburn's...
Former Sunderland star, Michael Gray, looks ahead to this weekends Tyne-Wear at St James Park. The Mackems are in desperate need of three points and will be hoping the Magpies Europa League exit to Benfica will play into their hands.
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Hislop: Newcastle should be proud of Europa League run
Former Newcastle goalkeeper turned pundit, Shaka Hislop, looks back on the 1-1 draw, but ultimate 4-2 defeat, for Alan Pardews side against Benfica in the Europa League quarter-finals. Papiss Cisse had two goals disallowed as the Magpies looked to sneak into the next round and he gave them hope after he headed home the opener after 71 minutes. But Eduardo Salvio killed off any faint hopes Alan Pardews men had when he fired home at the far post during added time following Rodrigos pull back.
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Alan Pardew proud of Newcastle after Europa League exit
Alan Pardew has praised his side after they bowed out of the Europa League to Benfica at the quarter-final stage. The Toon boss saw his side draw 1-1 with the Portuguese giants at St James Park, but it wasnt enough to see them into the semi-finals as they lost 4-2 on aggregate. But Pardew was happy to see his men play well against tough opposition, and insists they will soon be a force to reckon with.
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Newcastle 1-1 Benfica (2-4 agg): Brave Toon bow out of...
Newcastle United are out of the Europa League after losing to Benfica 4-2 on aggregate in the quarter-finals. It was always going to be tough for the Toon to progress to the semi-finals after being beaten 3-1 in the first leg. And they put in a committed performance, which nearly reaped rewards as they drew 1-1 at St James Park, but they will now bow out. Papiss Cisse had two goals disallowed as the Magpies looked to sneak into the next round and he gave them hope after he headed home the...
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Hickman: Newcastle have a chance against Benfica
Daily Express north east football journalist, Niall Hickman, claims Newcastle can comeback from 3-1 down against Benfica in their Europa League quarter-final second-leg. The Magpies struggled in the Portuguese capital but did manage to secure a vital away goal at the Stadium of Light.
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Rubin Kazan to rival Arsenal and Newcastle for St...
Rubin Kazan are ready to challenge Arsenal and Newcastle for the services of Gabon star Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Both Premier League clubs have been extensively linked with the St Etienne striker, 23, who has hit 17 goals in 30 Ligue 1 outings this season. That form has alerted a string of other clubs across the continent, with Inter Milan, PSG, Fiorentina and Roma all understood to be keen.
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Newcastle and Spurs join the race for Ajax star
Newcastle and Tottenham are the latest Premier League clubs to show an interest in highly-rated Ajax star Christian Eriksen, according to sources in Holland. The Denmark international, who was the youngest player at the 2010 World Cup, has seen his list of suitors grow in recent months following some impressive displays for the Dutch giants.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Nat Coombs –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Real Madrid boss Jose Mourinho has agreed to go back to Chelsea this summer and has put Zenit St Petersburg striker Hulk, 26, at the top of his transfer shopping list. (Daily Star) Ajax midfielder Christian Eriksen, who has been linked with Liverpool and Manchester United, has stated that a reported 17m price tag is a matter for clubs interested in him. The Denmark international, 21, has a year left on his contract in Amsterdam....
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Surprising Top 10: when these players score their team...
Manchester Citys 2-1 win at Old Trafford may not be enough to prevent their rivals United from marching on to another Premier League title, but the match did extend a remarkable record. When Sergio Aguero grabbed the late winner, it meant the Argentine has now scored in 25 Premier League matches for his club and on each occasion they have emerged without defeat. In fact, City have won 23 of those games, proving that when Aguero scores, its extremely difficult to stop Roberto Mancinis men...
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Lille star set to snub Newcastle, Arsenal and Liverpool...
Lille star Aurelien Chedjou is set to snub interest from Newcastle, Arsenal and Liverpool to join Valencia this summer. According to reports in France, the Cameroon international, who is on the radar of the Premier League trio, wants to make the switch to Spain. The 27-year-old has become one of the most wanted defenders in Ligue 1 after his excellent form for the 2011 champions. Earlier this month he intimated he is ready to call time on his six-year spell at Lille - and looked to have a...
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Inter Milan lead Arsenal and Newcastle in chase for...
Inter Milan have stolen a march on Arsenal and Newcastle and produced a bid for Gabon hitman Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang, according to sources in Italy. The 23-year-olds reputation in Europe has soared this season following his prolific form for Saint-Etienne - he has scored 17 times in 30 league appearances - and a string of sides across the continent are monitoring his progress. After losing Demba Ba to Chelsea in January, Newcastle boss Alan Pardew is on the hunt for attacking options,...
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Balde plays down Newcastle and Everton interest
Newcastle and Everton target Amido Balde is refusing to get carried away by speculation linking him with a big-money move to the Premier League during the summer. Balde is rated one of the best young talents in Portugal and has been impressive for his club side Vitoria Guimaraes. Alan Pardew and David Moyes are looking to strengthen their forward line at the end of the season and have been strongly linked with a move for the 21-year-old forward.
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Ross Turnbull's Twitter hacked, Neville slams Di Canio...
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Alan Pardew delighted by Papiss Cisse’s ‘priceless’ late...
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has admitted that Papiss Cisses injury time winner against Fulham was priceless. The Magpies have struggled this season and two consecutive defeats to Manchester City and Wigan had left them dangerously close to the relegation zone. But the Senegalese strikers breathtaking late, late goal gave his men a 1-0 victory over the Cottagers sees them pull clear at a crucial time, and its importance wasnt lost on the 51-year-old boss. It was a big moment, no...
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Newcastle 1-0 Fulham: Stunning Papiss Cisse late strike...
Papiss Cisse scored yet another late, late goal to give Newcastle a 1-0 win over Fulham at St James Park. The Magpies have strayed dangerously close to the relegation zone in recent weeks following two consecutive Premier League defeats. But Alan Pardews men claimed a vital three points with victory over Martin Jols charges and they now find themselves in 13th place, six points clear of the relegation zone, after Cisses late stunner.
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Exclusive - John Barnes: Liverpool will have to take a...
John Barnes admits Liverpool will have to take a huge hit on the 35million they paid for Andy Carroll if theyre to offload the striker this summer.
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, April 7
Here is all of Sundays transfer gossip and paper talk... Barcelona are preparing a summer move for 26-year-old Manchester City captain Vincent Kompany. (Mail on Sunday) Liverpool have told Newcastle they will have to pay 17m in cash to bring Andy Carroll, 24, back to Tyneside. There was talk of a swap involving Magpies midfielder Hatem Ben Arfa but the Reds are reportedly concerned by his injury history. (Sunday Mirror)
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, April 6
Here is all of Saturdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Manchester United are ready to cut their losses on 26-year-old Portuguese winger Nani after his poor performance in the FA Cup defeat by Chelsea. (Daily Mirror) England striker Andy Carroll, 24, will not be allowed to leave Liverpool on the cheap, with manager Brendan Rodgers undecided whether the 35m striker is part of his plans. (Daily Mail)
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REVEALED! Which club has Europe's highest average...
Europe may still be suffering the effects of a global financial crisis, but one area which hasnt been hit quite as hard as others is football. Stadiums across the continent are still enjoying near-capacity crowds on a regular basis, but which European side boasts the largest average attendance this season?
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The Premier League's top goal scoring nationalities...
Rickie Lambert is the top scoring English player in the Premier League this season, though he is some way down the goal charts, so which nationalities rule the top flight when it comes to hitting the back of the net? Click the arrow on the right to see the countries with the most goals so far this season (correct up to 5 April 2013). Where does your favourite Premier League player hail from?
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Apology to Di Canio, City can win the double and more...
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Exclusive – Brendan Rodgers denies Liverpool in talks...
Brendan Rodgers has played down reports linking Liverpool with a swap deal for Newcastle star Hatem Ben Arfa. The Reds were claimed to have held talks with the Mapgies over a potential trade for French playmaker Ben Arfa, which would see Andy Carroll return to St James Park. But Rodgers, speaking to talkSPORT on Friday morning, said: I only just heard about that in the way in [to training].
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Ned Boulting –...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers says the recent signings of Philippe Coutinho and Daniel Sturridge will be the template for his summer transfer activity as he looks to bridge the gap to Champions League clubs. (Daily Telegraph) And Brendan Rodgers is targeting Newcastles Hatem Ben Arfa, with the Reds chief keen to involve Andy Carroll in a swap deal. (Daily Mirror)
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Europa League round-up: Chelsea have one foot in...
A Fernando Torres double lead Chelsea to a 3-1 win against Rubin Kazan in their Europa League quarter-final tie at Stamford Bridge. The Blues were the superior force throughout and now have the advantage as they prepare for the long trip to Siberia. Torres capped off a swift start from the home side when he poked home from close range, making amends for his fluffed initial shot following as perfect lofted pass from David Luiz.
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Zenit looking at Newcastle defender, says agent
Newcastle full-back Davide Santons representative says he has been contacted by Zenit St Petersburg over a summer move. The Italian international, who is in his second season at St James Park, has been a virtual ever-present this term - hes started all but one of Newcastles 31 league fixtures - and he is beginning to fulfil the potential he showed at former club Inter Milan. Inters local rivals AC Milan are keen to take him back to Italy but Zenit have emerged as serious contenders for his...
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Warning notice: Andy Carroll recalled by Brendan Rodgers
With West Ham unlikely to pay the 17m Liverpool are reported to be keen on receiving for the permanent signing of Andy Carroll, it looks like the striker will be heading back to Anfield this summer so we have produced this handy Andy product recall notice to make everyone aware of the plight being faced by one of Englands most promising attackers. The big forward is unlikely to interest old club Newcastle United at that price, either, while he doesnt exactly fit into Brendan Rodgers plans...
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Benfica v Newcastle – line ups, key battles and team news
The latest leg of Newcastles Europa League journey sees them travel to Portugal to face high-flying Benfica. In what has been dubbed a mission impossible by the Portuguese press for the Toon Army, Alan Pardews men take on the Premeira Ligas top team of the back of a disappointing league run of just two wins in their last six.
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Newcastle ace admits fears over France future
Mapou Yanga-Mbiwa admits he has gambled with his World Cup dream by moving to Newcastle. The France international, capped three times by his country, joined Alan Pardews side from Montpellier in January. He has settled in well but the central defender believes he has taken a gamble with the World Cup in Brazil next summer. I left Montpellier to grow and to discover a new dimension in competitiveness. Yes, I took a risk, he told Le10 Sport. To transfer this summer, one year before the World...
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Ryder brands Benfica tie a 'nice distraction' for...
Newcastle Chronicle chief sports writer Lee Ryder says the Europa League clash with Benfica on Thursday night is a nice distraction for Newcastle boss Alan Pardew given his sides struggles in the Premier League. The Magpies, who have lost four of their last six league games and are sitting just three points above the relegation zone, take on a Benfica side which has not lost in 29 matches. Ryder, speaking on Extra Time, said: The Europa League is a nice distraction. But it will be a tough...
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Samba and five of football's worst quick-fix fails
Christopher Sambas club-record 12.5m transfer to QPR in January was a statement of intent by both Harry Redknapp and owner Tony Fernandes designed to turn the tide on the clubs disastrous start to the season. However, the centre-backs nightmare performance against Fulham at Craven Cottage was anything but worthy of his hefty price-tag, leading to the Congolese to bite back at criticism levelled at him on Twitter.
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Exclusive - Rob Lee issues Europa League warning to...
Rob Lee has warned Newcastle they must beware sacrificing their Premier League status for European glory. The Toon face Benfica on Thursday night in the first leg of their Europa League quarter-final, but they also find themselves just three points above the top-flights drop zone.
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Arsenal and Newcastle ready to pounce for Saint-Etienne...
Arsenal and Newcastle have been put on red alert after reports in Italy claimed Saint-Etienne have turned down an offer from Fiorentina for their star forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Both Arsene Wenger and Alan Pardew have been linked with a move for the Gabon forward who has been one of the star performers in the French League this season. Aubameyang has already netted 16 goals and is expected to make a big money move at the end of the season.
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Premier League trio face fight with Monaco for Marseille...
Newcastle, Arsenal and Manchester City face a battle with Monaco to clinch the signing of Marseille defender Nicolas NKoulou. The Cameroon international has been attracting interest from a number of European clubs following his impressive displays in the French League this season. Alan Pardew is no stranger to bringing over players from France and has been strongly linked with a move for the 23-year-old. But he faces stiff competition as both Arsene Wenger and Roberto Mancini have also been...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Chris Davies –...
Here is all of Tuesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Newcastle boss Alan Pardew could be ready to raid the French market again with a move for Lilles 12million-rated Cameroon defender Aurelien Chedjou. (Daily Mirror) Swansea goalkeeper Michel Vorm is a shock summer target for Barcelona. (Daily Star) Manchester United target Burak Yilmaz could leave Galatasaray this summer, according to the clubs manager Fatih Terim. (Daily Express)
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Newcastle transfer news: Celtic defender to replace...
Kelvin Wilson is yet another Celtic player being linked with a move away from Scotland, so talkSPORTs Transfer Spotlight decided to take a look at the defender who has made a seamless transition from the Championship to the Champions League... Name: Kelvin Wilson Date of birth: 03/05/85 Born: Nottingham Club: Celtic Position: Defence Honours: One Scottish Premier League title
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Ashley Young v George Best, Bunny Gunner Podolski and...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Nat Coombs –...
Here is all of Mondays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers insists the club have no need or wish to sell striker Luis Suarez and confirmed skipper Steven Gerrard will be offered a new contract after the pair starred in the 2-1 win at Aston Villa. (Daily Mail)
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Premier League round-up: Spurs go third as Southampton...
Tottenham have leapfrogged Chelsea to move third in the Premier League after they beat Swansea 2-1 and Southampton defeated the Blues by the same scoreline. Two delightful goals from Jan Vertonghen and Gareth Bale gave Spurs the lead in Wales, but twenty minutes from time Michu pulled one back for the hosts with a header. Andre Villas-Boas side held on for dear life as the Jacks pushed for an equaliser, but they managed to secure the three points despite intense pressure.
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Hit or Miss? Coutinho, Ba, Monreal and January's biggest...
Since the close of the January window, the dust has settled somewhat and, as clubs prepare for the summer transfer window, we can now take stock of the previous round of spending to see how those transferred in the new year have fared. talkSPORT have decided to evaluate a handful of the Premier Leagues biggest movers to see who has been a hit or miss.
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St Etienne star tells Arsenal and Newcastle: '10m will...
Arsenal and Newcastle target Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang believes a 10m bid will be enough for St Etienne to part with him. The Gabon forward, who has also been linked to Fiorentina, PSG and Borussia Dortmund in recent weeks, has netted 16 goals in 23 Ligue 1 appearances this season and at 23 he still has room for improvement. Arsene Wenger has a history of plucking aspiring young players from the French league while Toon boss Alan Pardew has adopted the transfer tactic recently with...
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Try your hand at talkSPORT's Egg-cellent Premier League...
The international break is over for the time being, so now we can get back to the real business of the Premier League. This Easter weekend is jam-packed with football, so instead of stuffing your face with chocolate treats, why not try your hand at our egg-cellent Premier League quiz? Click the link at the bottom for the answer. Let us know how you get on below.
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Howey on Man City's season and Newcastle's Europa League...
Ex-Manchester City and Newcastle defender, Steve Howey, looks ahead to the Premier League fixture between his two former sides on Saturday. Howey also told the boys about why the Blues have struggled to retain their league title and how important the Europa League is to the Magpies. Alan Pardews side have progressed to the quarter-final stage of the competition where they will face Portuguese giants Benfica. You can listen again to the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show every weekday morning...
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Alan Pardew: Newcastle star Yohan Cabaye is a stronger...
Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has praised the character of midfielder Yohan Cabaye. The Frenchman has made a huge impact since his arrival on Tyneside from Lille, but admitted this week that, after no real break from the game due to his participation in Euro 2012, he suffered from depression. But a spell on the sidelines has helped the 27-year-old get some much needed rest and, with help from books by fellow sportsmen Jonny Wilkinson and Rafael Nadal, he has been able to deal with his...
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Thursday, March 28
Here is all of Thursdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Arsenal and Liverpool are set to battle it out for the signature of Swansea City defender Ashley Williams, 28, in the summer. (Daily Mail) Chelsea are planning to hijack West Hams 12m move for Vitesse Arnhems Ivory Coast international striker Wilfried Bony, 24. (The Sun)
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Michael Calvin –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool will again attempt to sign Blackpool midfielder Tom Ince, 21, the England Under-21 international they tried to buy in January before refusing to match the 6m asking price. (Daily Mirror) Manchester United captain and centre-back Nemanja Vidic, 31, is expected to be a summer target for AC Milan. (Metro) Liverpool are keen to sign Barcelonas 16-year-old winger Sergi Canos. (Daily Mirror)
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Spurs and Newcastle joined by AC Milan in battle for...
Tottenham and Newcastle face a battle with AC Milan to clinch the signing of Lyon wonderkid Samuel Umtiti. The French international is rated one of the best young left-backs in Europe and has been attracting interest from a number of European clubs. Both Tottenham and Newcastle have been strongly linked with a move for the 19-year-old at the end of the season. But reports in Italian newspaper Tuttosport claim AC Milan have now entered the running to sign him and could make a 7m offer to...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Chris Davies –...
Here is all of Tuesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Real Madrid will offer either French striker Karim Benzema, 25, or Argentinas Gonzalo Higuain, 25, in part-exchange for Manchester Citys Sergio Aguero, 24. (Daily Star) West Ham are facing competition from Fulham for 15m-rated Wilfried Bony. The Ivory Coast and Vitesse Arnhem forward, 24, is the top scorer in Holland with 26 goals. (London Evening Standard)
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Newcastle set to miss out on Stuttgart defender
Newcastle target Serdar Tasci could be set for a move to Turkey with Fenerbahce and Galatasaray battling it out to secure a summer deal to land him. The classy central defender, 25, has impressed once again for Stuttgart this season and the German club are bracing themselves for offers at the end of the campaign. AC Milan and even Barcelona have also been tracking Tasci as they attempt to bolster their options at the back, but Turkish newspaper Sabah has claimed that Fenerbahce and...
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Peter Withe on Aston Villa, Forest, Newcastle United and...
Former England, Aston Villa, Nottingham Forest and Newcastle United striker looks back on his career in the game.
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Arsenal and Newcastle battling European giants for...
Newcastle and Arsenal are battling Fiorentina, PSG and Borussia Dortmund for the signature of Saint-Etienne forward Pierre-Emerick Aubameyang. Both Alan Pardew and Arsene Wenger have been strongly linked with a move for the Gabon forward who has been outstanding in the French league this season. Aubameyang, 23, has netted 16 goals from just 28 Ligue 1 appearances and is expected to make a big money move at the end of the season.
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Sunday, March 24
Here is all of Sundays transfer gossip and paper talk... Chelsea forward Fernando Torres, 29, could be moving back to Atletico Madrid as part of a deal that would take 50m-rated Brazilian striker Radamel Falcao, 27, to Stamford Bridge. Torres began his career at Atletico before joining Liverpool in 2007. (Daily Mail) Manchester United are preparing to buy Porto defender Eliaquim Mangala as a replacement for Rio Ferdinand. Mangala, 22, has played for the French Under-21 team and is rated at...
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Premier League net spend figures by club REVEALED since...
Since Arsenals move to the Emirates in 2006, the Gunners underwent a period of financial belt-tightening as the club absorbed the cost of their move from Highbury.
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Transfer rumours: 10 MOST WANTED young talents in Europe...
The winter transfer window may be nothing more than a memory now, but with the summer window on the horizon, the rumour mill is back in full swing as tall tales about graceful strikers and talismanic midfielders appear on various message boards, blogs and publications. Every year though, a handful of those rumours bear fruit, and with the emergence of a new crop of financial giants in the game, expect some interesting transfer dealings at the end of the season.
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Newcastle boost as Massadio Haidara escapes serious...
Newcastle defender Massadio Haidara has escaped serious injury to his knee after the horror tackle on him by Callum McManaman. There were fears Haidara had suffered ligament damage following the studs-up challenge during his sides defeat at Wigan last weekend.
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Transfer rumours and paper review Tony Evans – Friday,...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... Juventus have earmarked Manchester United striker Javier Hernandez as a fall-back option if they fail to prise Luis Suarez from Liverpool. (Daily Mail) David De Gea has vowed to snub Barcelona and stay at Manchester United. (The Sun) But Anders Lindegaard has suggested he could leave Manchester United in the summer after admitting his frustration at being demoted to No.2 keeper behind De Gea. (Daily Mirror)
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Laurens: Haidara hopes to return for Newcastle this...
Le Parisiens football expert Julien Laurens claims Massadio Haidara wants to play again for Alan Pardews men before the end of the campaign. The former Nancy defender was the subject of a studs-up challenge by Callum McManaman during the Magpies 2-1 defeat to Wigan in the Premier League.
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Newcastle defender would 'pack his bags' for AC Milan...
Newcastle full-back Davide Santon says he would pack his bags if AC Milan come calling in the summer. Santon, who supports Milan, joined Newcastle from rivals Inter for around 5m in 2011. He has since been linked with a return to Italy and the Rossoneri are said to be keen on him. And it seems as though Santon is up for the switch too. A return to Italy? Ive heard of the interest from Milan in me and that is really pleasing, he told the Gazzetta dello Sport.
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Newcastle defender Massadio Haidara feeling better after...
Newcastle full-back Massadio Haidara has spoken for the first time since Callum McManamans horror tackle forced him off during his sides 2-1 defeat at Wigan on Sunday. The 20-year-old, who joined the Toon from Nancy in January, was taken off on a stretcher after being caught by McManamans wild knee-high challenge, which referee Mark Halsey failed to spot. There were fears the Frenchman would face a lengthy spell on the sidelines, but he has hinted he could be back sooner than first thought.
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Valencia move to fight off Newcastle interest in defender
Newcastle target Jeremy Mathieu has started negotiations over a new contract at Valencia. Davide Santons future at St James Park is in doubt and he has been linked with a return to Italy. Alan Pardew is assessing his options in the transfer market ahead of the summer and has been linked with Valencias Mathieu. The full-back, 29, has a contract with the La Liga side until 2014 and the club are discussing an extension of two years to put Pardew off.
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Carlisle: McManaman tackle is indefensible
Chairman of the PFA, Clarke Carlisle, claims he was surprised Wigan star Callum Mcmanaman wasnt punished for his tackle on Newcastles Massadio Haidara. The Latics man escaped any retrospective action from the Football Association following his studs-up challenge on the Magpies star during a 2-1 victory for Roberto Martinezs men.
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Palios: McManaman incident has given FA food for thought
Mark Palios, the former chief executive of the Football Association, says the governing body need to consider overhauling their disciplinary process after Wigan forward Callum McManaman escaped punishment for a horror tackle on Newcastles Massadio Haidara.
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Bailey explains FA’s decision not to punish McManaman...
Darren Bailey, the FAs Director of Football Governance and Regulation, joined Adrian Durham and Darren Gough to explain why Wigan forward Callum McManaman escaped a ban following his reckless challenge on Newcastles Massadio Haidara at the weekend. The governing body released a statement on Tuesday that revealed they could not take action against McNamanam as a linesman saw the incident.
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Terry at West Ham, Giggs at City, Beckham at Spurs -...
John Terry may have been pelted by coins and received dogs abuse from West Ham fans at the weekend, but had history played out slightly differently the Blues captain could have been writing his name in Hammers folklore.
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Exclusive – Ray Houghton: FA need to change...
Former Liverpool and West Ham midfielder Ray Houghton told talkSPORT that the FA&r
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Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias slams...
Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias claims the FAs disciplinary procedure is not fit for purpose. Wigan forward Callum McManaman has escaped any retrospective action from the Football Association following his studs-up challenge on Magpies star Massadio Haidara.
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Picture: Michael Owen retires - memorial bench unveiled
Michael Owen has announced that he will retire from football at the end of the season, bringing down the curtain on the playing career of one of the most celebrated strikers in post-war English football.
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FA confirm no action can be taken following Callum...
Wigan forward Callum McManaman has escaped any retrospective action from the Football Association following his studs-up challenge on Newcastles Massadio Haidara. The FA confirmed that the incident was seen by at least one of the match officials - even though referee Mark Halsey was unsighted - meaning that retrospective action cannot be taken. Haidara suffered potentially serious knee ligament damage after the challenge by 21-year-old McManaman, but no action was taken against the Wigan...
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Michael Owen's alternative career highlights: melons,...
Michael Owens announcement that he will retire from football at the end of the season brings to a close the playing career of one of Englands most celebrated strikers. After bursting on to the professional scene at the tender age of 17, Owen was feted as one of the most exciting goal scorers in world football, netting memorable goals for club and country alike. His career highlights are as long as they are impressive, but rather than mention that goal against Argentina yet again, here we...
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Newcastle's Steven Taylor earns England call-up as Gary...
Steven Taylor has been drafted into the England squad after Gary Cahill was ruled out of Fridays World Cup qualifier against San Marino. The Newcastle defender, 27, was a regular for Englands Under-21 side but has yet to feature for the seniors. But he has finally won a call-up after Cahill became the latest defensive blow for Roy Hodgson, with the Chelsea centre-back suffering a knee injury in Sundays game against West Ham.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Chris Davies –...
Here is all of Tuesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Chelsea star Petr Cech is the surprise name on Arsenals six-man shortlist to replace goalkeeper Wojciech Szczesny next season. Pepe Reina, Asmir Begovic, Victor Valdes, Rene Adler and Michel Vorm are also being eyed by Arsene Wenger. (Daily Mail) But Stoke are ready to demand 15 million for Arsenal target Begovic, with Chelsea and Manchester United also keen on the Bosnian stopper. (Daily Telegraph)
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Wilkes: Mark Halsey was unlucky with Wigan v Newcastle...
Former Premier League referee Clive Wilkes joined Adrian and Darren to discuss Mark Halseys failure to spot Wigan forward Callum McManamans horror tackle that left Newcastles Massadio Haidara hospitalised at the weekend. Wilkes believes 51-year-old Halsey was unlucky with his handling of the incident, revealing that the referees view of the tackle was obscured by a Toon player.
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How Fergie put City, Chelsea, Arsenal and all the other...
Man Uniteds victory over Reading at the weekend means that the Premier League title will almost certainly head to Old Trafford this season, after defending champions Man City unravelled against Everton. Despite spending fortunes, the blue half of Manchester are trailing Fergies team by a huge 15 points with just nine games to play, as Sir Alex looks set to see off yet another pretender to his throne as the king of English football.
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Newcastle and West Ham ready to battle Barca for...
Newcastle and West Ham are ready to battle Barcelona in their attempts to sign Toulouse defender Aymen Abdennour. Abdennour, 23, has been earning rave reviews in the French League and has been attracting strong interest from the Spanish giants. Barcelona have already sent scouts to watch him in action and see him as a long-term replacement for influential skipper Carles Puyol.
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Newcastle and Norwich lead chase for Sporting Lisbon...
Newcastle United and Norwich City are leading the growing pack of clubs interested in Dutch hitman Ricky van Wolfswinkel, according to sources in Portugal. talkSPORT revealed earlier this month that Norwich are tracking the 24-year-old, who has hit 22 league goals since switching to Sporting Lisbon at the start of last season.
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Picture poll: Alan Pardew's new beard - yes or no?
What do you think of the Newcastle United managers new facial hair?
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Send him on! The Top 10 Premier League substitutes...
Eternal substitute Shola Ameobi came on for the 15th time during Newcastles 2-1 loss to Wigan on Sunday, but where does the Magpies striker rank among the Premier Leagues all-time sub appearances? We kick off with Peter Crouch, who has 93 appearances, though since his transfer to Stoke has been a frequent starter, compared to his time at Tottenham. Click the arrow on the right of the image to see the 10 players with the most amount of starts from the bench in Premier League history.
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Courtney: It's difficult to see Sunderland winning...
Graham Courtney, talkSPORTs north East correspondent, reflects on a disappointing weekend for Newcastle and Sunderland.
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Skills! Brilliant Roberto Mancini picture and more of...
Click on the arrows above to see the best pictures from the weekend! Pain was dealt out by the barrow load this weekend as Manchester City saw their title hopes fade even further, Englands rugby team were battered by Wales in the Six Nations and Newcastles Massadio Haidara ended up in hospital after a horrific challenge from Wigan forward Callum McManaman. Among all that, Martin Jols delight was clear as his Fulham side got the best of London derby rivals Spurs and Frank Lampard scored his...
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A photo to make all Arsenal fans smile, plus Rio is a...
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Exclusive - Mark Halsey urged to quit as a Premier...
Graham Poll has urged referee Mark Halsey to seriously consider hanging up his whistle after his performance in Wigans win over Newcastle.
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Alan Pardew admits losing 2-1 at Wigan will be hard for...
Alan Pardew feels his side were unlucky to lose 2-1 to Wagan on a day when their injury problems returned to the fore. Arouna Kone got the home sides winner in the 90th minute in a game both teams needed to win. Pardew said: That was hard to take today, so many key moments went against us. We played a controlled second half and we got knocked down in the last minute but I thought Wigan were hanging on.
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The Press Pass: Sunday, March 17
Des Kelly is joined by John Cross and Tom Hopkinson to discuss all the latest news from the world of sport.
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Wigan 2-1 Newcastle: Latics late winner defeats injury...
Arouna Kone scored the winning goal in the 90th minute for Wigan to give them a vital 2-1 win over Newcastle as they continue their annual fight against relegation. Jean Beausejour had given the home side the lead in the 18th minute after he connected with youngster Callum McMananmans cross to send the ball home.
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Kevin Gallacher previews Wigan v Newcastle
The former Toon striker looks ahead to the crunch clash between two sides near the bottom of the Premier League.
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Hamilton: Spurs and Chelsea should get to Europa League...
World Soccer editor, Gavin Hamilton, claims Tottenham and Chelsea should both progress to the Europa League semi-final stage but believes Newcastle will crash out against Benfica. The two London sides face Basle and Rubin Kazan respectively in the quarter-finals, and Hamilton insists the Premier League pair should have too much for their European rivals. But the world football expert claims the Magpies will face a very tough test against the Portuguese side and believes their time in the...
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Newcastle blow as Hatem Ben Arfa ruled out for the rest...
Hatem Ben Arfa is to undergo surgery on his hamstring which will sideline the Newcastle playmaker for the rest of the season. The 26-year-old only returned from a 12-week lay-off against Anzhi Makhachkala in Moscow last week, but missed the Premier League game against Stoke on Sunday and the return leg of the Europa League last 16 tie against the Russian side on Thursday night, which the Magpies won 1-0.
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Europa League quarter-final draw: Chelsea to face Rubin...
Chelsea have been drawn against Rubin Kazan in the quarter-finals of the Europa League. The Blues overcame Steaua Bucharest on Thursday - Fernando Torres strike sealing a 3-2 aggregate win for Rafa Benitezs men - and now face a long trip to Russia as they bid to reach the semi-finals of the competition.
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Messi better than Maradona but not Barton, Ferdinand's...
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Wenger hasn't got a clue, AVB got lucky and why the...
talkSPORT presenter Adrian Durham gives his verdict on a dramatic week of football. Agree or disagree with Adrian? Have your say by leaving a comment at the bottom (Adrian reads them all!) Its Wenger who needs a European wake-up call, not the Premier League Some stupid things have been said about English clubs crashing out of the Champions League before the quarter-finals. Most of them by Arsene Wenger. He described it as a wake-up call. What is he talking about? He hasnt got a Clouseau!
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Alan Pardew has ‘good vibes’ about Newcastle’s Europa...
Alan Pardew has revealed he has got a good vibes about his sides chances of glory in the Europa League. The Magpies picked up a last-gasp 1-0 win over Anzhi Makhachkala thanks to Papiss Cisses header as they progress to the quarter-finals of the competition. And after knocking out the Russians, who Pardew believes were one of the best teams in the tournament, the English boss reckons his men could go all the way with a bit of fortune.
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Newcastle 1-0 Anzhi Makhachkala: Cisse strike sends Toon...
Papiss Cisses goal in the final seconds of normal time sent Newcastle in the quarter-finals of the Europa League as they beat Anzhi Makhachkala 1-0 on aggregate. A 0-0 draw in Russian had left the game evenly poised for the second leg at St James Park, although the hosts were always wary of their opponents snatching an away goal. Samuel Etoo nearly put the visitors ahead but his strike went just wide of the upright, while Lassana Diarras header was blocked by Steven Taylor.
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Andy Cole on Man United, Fergie and his football career
Andy Cole, the second-highest goalscorer in Premier League history, popped into talkSPORT Towers on Thursday for a look back on his playing career. Cole discussed his time at Manchester United, in which he scored 121 goals over six years at Old Trafford, and his previous goal-laden spell at Newcastle. The former England international also explained why he left first club Arsenal, after just one appearance for the north London side, and gave his thoughts on Sir Alex Fergusons future.
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Hislop previews Newcastle's Europa League clash with...
Former Magpies goalkeeper Shaka Hislop looks ahead to Thursday nights Europa League clash between Newcastle and Anzhi Makhachkala at St James Park. The tie is in the balance after a 0-0 draw in Moscow and Alan Pardews side will be hopeful a good performance at home will see them through to the quarter-final stage, although they will be aware that a goal for the away side could prove decisive. You can listen to Extra Time every morning from 1-6am only on talkSPORT
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Former Newcastle striker wanted by Non League Workington
Troubled former Newcastle striker Nile Ranger is a wanted man - by Non League side Workington Reds. Ranger was released from his contract at Newcastle at the beginning or March after the club finally lost patience with him. His career has been blighted by numerous skirmishes with the law and in late January he was released on bail after being arrested on suspicion of rape. Ranger also riled Newcastle fans when he posted his name made out of 20 notes on Twitter following criticism of him and...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Max Rushden –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers wants to add three or four players to his squad this summer as part of his next phase of rebuilding. (Daily Telegraph) Cristiano Ronaldo has been advised by his agent Jorge Mendes to stay at Real Madrid for another season rather than push for a move back to Manchester United. (Daily Mail)
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Newcastle winger set for the exit door this summer
Gabriel Obertan could be set for the exit door at Newcastle in the summer. The Frenchman has been left marginalised following Alan Pardews winter transfer window spending spree. Obertan has not featured in a league match since January and Pardew is now said to be considering selling him in the summer. Clubs in Ligue 1 are said to be keen on the winger, who moved to St James Park from Manchester United back in 2011.
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Chris Davies –...
Here is all of Tuesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Real Madrid midfielder Luka Modric, 27, wants to move to Manchester United. He scored against the Premier League leaders in the Champions League last week. (Daily Mail) Liverpool are considering a move for Dulwich Hamlet striker Daniel Carr, 18, having played for their under 21s as a trialist. (Sky Sports) Juventus and Atletico Madrid are interested in signing 27-year-old Arsenal striker Lukas Podolski. (The Sun)
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Messi is 'ridiculous', Neville prefers Rugby and more...
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Pardew praises Newcastle's 'non-existent' Cisse for...
Newcastle manager Alan Pardewapplauded his side for not giving in and coming up trumps with a late Papiss Cisse strike sealing a 2-1 win over Stoke City at St James Park. The Toon Army were unlucky to go behind to a Jonathan Walters penalty but came back through a sumptuous Yohan Cabaye free-kick and Cisses injury time winner.
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Newcastle 2 - 1 Stoke: Cisse's late winner grabs all...
Papiss Cisse grabbed all three points and the headlines for Newcastle with a winning strike deep into injury time in the 2-1 win over Stoke City. The Senegalese striker has struggled at times this season but he had no trouble knocking the ball past Asmir Begovic when he sprang a terrible Stoke offside trap attempt. The Toon Army showed no signs of a European hangover after their 0-0 draw with Anzi Makhachkala on Thursday night with Alan Pardew making several changes to freshen things up.
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Top 10 MOST fouled players in the Premier League...
In a week in which fouls have dominated the agenda following Luis Nanis controversial red card for Manchester United and Gareth Bales booking for seemingly diving against Inter Milan, match officials will once again be under the spotlight as league and cup competition resumes this weekend.
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Can you handle our Premier League/FA Cup mash-up quiz?
As we reach the business end of the football season, prepare for managers and players to say things like every game is literally a cup final. While that might be slightly wide of the mark, this weekend is dominated by crunch Premier League clashes and FA Cup quarter-final bouts. With that in mind we thought wed bring you a special Premier League/FA Cup mash-up quiz to whet your appetite. See how you get on with these beauties, then click the link at the bottom to find out the answers...
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Anzhi 0-0 Newcastle: Toon look to home tie after...
Newcastle have the upper-hand in their Europa League last-16 tie with Anzhi Makhachkala after a steadfast defensive performance earned them a goalless draw in Russia. The Magpies started the match without a striker and seemed to miss the influence of top scorer Papiss Cisse up-front, as the Senegalese forward was forced to pull out of the squad with a virus.
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Former Newcastle and Birmingham forward eyes MLS switch
Former Newcastle and Birmingham striker Obafemi Martins is in negotiations to end his deal with Levante and join the Seattle Sounders, according to reports in Spain. The Nigerian has been with Levante since last summer and is expected to play in their Europa League clash with Rubin Kazan on Thursday night. But Marca claim that Martins has asked to be released from his contract so he can head to the MLS. Levante may well ask for a fee of 2m in order to release the 28-year-old, though, with...
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Harmison on New Zealand v England, the Ashes and his...
Former Three Lions bowler, Steve Harmison, looks back on day two of the First Test between New Zealand and England. Andy Flowers side collapsed to 167 all-out before seeing the Black Caps progress to 131-0 in their first innings. The Durham star went on to talk about his love of Newcastle United and previewed their Europa League tie with Anzhi Makhachkala on Thursday night. You can listen to the Alan Brazil Sports Breakfast show every weekday morning from 6-10am only on talkSPORT
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Tom Hopkinson –...
Here is all of Wednesdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Liverpool are set to invite non-League forward Daniel Carr for a week-long trial. The 18-year-old, who plays for south London side Dulwich Hamlet, has scored 23 goals in 23 games this season. (Daily Mail) Arsene Wenger wants to sign Ashley Williams, 28, from Swansea City at the end of the season, having lost faith in his central-defensive partnership of Thomas Vermaelen and Per Mertesacker. (The Guardian)
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Newcastle target eyes summer switch to Inter Milan
Newcastle United target Douglas is eyeing a summer switch to Inter Milan after turning down an approach from Anzhi Makhachkala. The Brazil-born defender, who has been with FC Twente since 2007, is expected to leave the Dutch club when his contract expires at the end of the season. He came close to joining Newcastle last year, although a transfer failed to materialise. However, Alan Pardew will face an uphill struggle to land him this summer as the 25-year-old has his heart set on joining...
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Premier League round-up: Fans bash Benitez as Chelsea...
Chelsea overtake rivals Tottenham to go back up to third place in the Premier League after a 1-0 home win against West Brom. The home fans anger at interim manager Rafael Benitez took centre stage before, during and after the match, with a number of anti-Benitez banners dominating the stands at Stamford Bridge. Demba Bas first-half goal was all that separated the teams, while Frank Lampard had his 200th club goal ruled out for offside.
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Transfer rumours and paper review – Saturday, March 2
Here is all of Saturdays transfer gossip and paper talk... Norwich striker Grant Holt, 31, has told Celtic to forget about signing him - despite buying a house in his hometown of Carlisle and moving his family north. (Daily Mirror) Manchester Citys Samir Nasri could soon be playing alongside David Beckham at Paris St-Germain. The French club are preparing a move for the 25-year-old France midfielder. (Daily Mail)
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Ranger leaves Newcastle United by mutual consent
Newcastle United have announced that Nile Ranger has left the club by mutual consent. The striker, 21, made 62 appearances for the Toon over four-and-a-half years but only managed a paltry three goals. Ranger joined the Magpies from Southampton in 2008 and he made his debut for the club in 2009 against West Bromwich Albion. But, it hasnt worked out on Tyneside for the youngster and he has been involved in several off the field incidents. And Alan Pardew has finally given up on the...
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Can Rafa Benitez handle these FACTS? It's the most...
Its Friday again, so that can mean only one thing... time for talkSPORTs Premier League quiz. Perhaps the most brain-numbingly hard football quiz on the plant, rumours are Pope Benedict XVI is looking forward to tackling the quiz in his retirement. Do you think you can do better than his holiness? Then give it a go...
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Premier League trio on red alert as Lille star plots...
Newcastle United, Arsenal and Liverpool have been placed on red alert after Aurelien Chedjou signalled his intention to leave Lille at the end of the season. The 27-year-old, who plays for Cameroon at international level, has been one of the most consistent defenders in Ligue 1 over the last few years. As such, he has caught the eye of clubs across the continent, with Newcastle and Arsenal among his long-term admirers. And as he approaches the end of his sixth season at Lille, he says he is...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Max Rushden –...
Here is all of Fridays transfer gossip and paper talk... Real Madrid will step up attempts to sign Wales winger Gareth Bale, 23, from Tottenham if Cristiano Ronaldo fails to sign a new contract at the Bernabeu this summer. (Daily Mail) Liverpool manager Brendan Rodgers expects Luis Suarez, 26, to still be at Anfield next season even if they fail to qualify for Europe, after receiving assurances from the forwards agent that his client is happy at the club. (The Times)
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AC Milan give up on Newcastle ace
AC Milan are set to end their interest in Newcastle defender Davide Santon, according to reports in Italy. The Italian giants have been strongly linked with a move for the 22-year-old, who has been outstanding for Alan Pardews side this season. Santon has played every Premier League game for Newcastle and manager Alan Pardew is desperate to keep him at St James Park. AC Milan made an enquiry to sign the Italian defender in January, but no deal materialised.
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Newcastle's Shane Ferguson moves to Birmingham City on...
Newcastles Shane Ferguson has moved to Birmingham City on an emergency loan deal. The 21-year-old will join up with former Magpies player Lee Clark at St. Andrews until April 1. Ferguson has made 14 appearances in all competitions for Newcastle this season but has fallen out of favour. He has not played since coming on as a late substitute in the 7-3 defeat at Arsenal in December. Alan Pardew wants Ferguson to play more regularly and he could make his debut away to Hull City on Saturday.
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Benitez, Shearer, Grant, Moran and more dodgy caretaker...
Jordi Rouras short spell as interim Barcelona boss has been less than successful so far for the club and coach alike. His appointment during Tito Vilanovas six-week absence has seen Barca maintain their league dominance, but their Champions League unravelling against AC Milan and exit from the Copa del Rey at the hands of bitter rivals Real Madrid have certainly asked questions of his capabilities.
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Courtney: Ashley won't be pumping big money into...
talkSPORTs man in the north east, Graham Courtney, claims Newcastle wont be splashing the cash - despite Mike Ashleys 100million windfall. The Magpies owner has sold 25million shares in Sports Direct and many on Tyneside thought Alan Pardew could be handed a massive transfer kitty this summer. But Courtney claims financial prudence is the way forward for the St James Park club, who have become known in recent years for their smart transfer dealings.
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Every Premier League club's most accurate passer...
Over the past few days we have been looking at various passing statistics, inspired by Leon Brittons metronomic-like display for Swansea in the Capital One Cup final.
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Incredible stat: 55% - is this the most impressive...
Man Uniteds victory at Loftus Road on Saturday was win number 10 for the Red Devils in 14 Premier League outings on the road this season, three more than any other top flight side. Stoke, on the other hand, failed to collect three points on their travels for the 13th time in 14 Premier League games following their 1-0 loss at Craven Cottage. Here, we take a look at the top 10 current Premier League sides with the highest win percentages on their top flight travels, since the Premier League...
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Chants of the week - featuring Man United, Arsenal,...
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Middlesbrough sign Sammy Ameobi on loan from Newcastle
Middlesbrough have signed Sammy Ameobi from Newcastle on loan. The England Under-21 international, who has made 14 appearances for the Magpies this season, will spend the remainder of the campaign with the Championship side. Ameobi, 20, will not be eligible to feature in Wednesdays FA Cup tie against Chelsea but is in line to make his debut against Championship leaders Cardiff on Saturday. He gives us a different option and more options in an a similar way to Muzzy Carayol, Boro boss Tony...
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Transfer rumours and paper review with Darren Lewis –...
Here is all of Mondays transfer gossip and paper talk... Newcastle want French winger Hatem Ben Arfa to sign a new contract and stay at St James Park, after Liverpool enquired about the 25-year-olds availability. (Daily Mirror) Liverpool boss Brendan Rodgers watched Holland international central defender Stefan De Vrij, 21, captain Feyenoord to a 2-1 win over PSV Eindhoven on Sunday. Rodgers is seeking a replacement for the retiring Jamie Carragher. (Daily Mail)
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