Darlington 2 Morecambe 2
DARLINGTON fans can be forgiven
for feeling a sense of dejavu
after seeing their side rescue
an unlikely point that keeps automatic
promotion hopes alive.
THEY have previously struggled
to beat sides in the wrong half of
the Premier League table', but
Gary O'Neil feels Saturday's 1-0
win over basement boys Derby
County proves Middlesbrough
have learned how to deal with the
pressures of favouritism.
SIR Bobby Robson is urging new
England manager Fabio Capello
to drop Ashley Cole as punishment
for his unacceptable behaviour
on the pitch for Chelsea
against Tottenham.
WITH fresh talk resurfacing surrounding
Michael Owen's future,
Newcastle United manager
Kevin Keegan last night urged
his bosses to act now and agree a
new contract with the England
striker.
EMANUEL Pogatetz expects
David Wheater to reaffirm his
status as one of the most promising
young defenders in the Premier
League by overcoming his
disappointment at being excluded
from Fabio Capello's 23-man
England squad for Wednesday's
friendly in France.