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Did Sunderland's players fear for Bruce's future?

Sunderland manager: Steve Bruce

5:33pm Wednesday 10th March 2010

SUNDERLAND might not have safeguarded their top-flight future, but Ellis Short can rest a little easier until Sunday at least.

Bent's World Cup hopes look to be over

11:17am Sunday 28th February 2010

IT would seem Darren Bent’s last chance to force his way into the England squad for this summer’s World Cup has gone.

Can Ashley ever win back the Magpies fans?

Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, left, with chairman Derek Llambias

11:24am Sunday 21st February 2010

THERE is half an hour left at St James’ Park. Newcastle United are two goals to the good against Preston and on course to extend their lead at the top of the Championship.

Boro keeper given rough ride from the kids

Middlesbrough goalkeeper Danny Coyne takes part in a half term goalkeeping course for youngsters. Pictured offering adivice on diving technique to Dean Brittain, 10, from Ormesby.

5:50pm Thursday 18th February 2010

DANNY COYNE must have been braced for the difficult questions from The Northern Echo’s man at Middlesbrough’s Football in the Community centre at Eston this afternoon. Instead they arrived earlier than anticipated.

Boro should have moved for Cats striker Murphy

Sunderland striker Daryl Murphy

11:12am Tuesday 9th February 2010

DARYL MURPHY’S comments in the aftermath of his goalscoring debut for Ipswich have caused a stir on Wearside and have highlighted to me why he was happy to depart.

Johnson deal sensible or a costly mistake for Boro

WANTED MAN: Boro’s leading goalscorer Adam Johnson

6:44pm Monday 1st February 2010

TWELVE months ago the transfer window closed after more than £150m exchanged hands. This time around all the indications suggest the spending is less than £30m. A sign of the times, or a sign that football clubs are beginning to see sense?

Worrying times for North-East football

10:44am Sunday 24th January 2010

ANOTHER weekend, another reminder of the state of North-East football. What has gone wrong in recent years and when will we ever have a return to joyous times, relatively speaking?

Sturridge ruling gives Boro hope for Johnson

WANTED MAN: Boro’s leading goalscorer Adam Johnson

10:56am Sunday 17th January 2010

IT is little wonder Middlesbrough are holding on to Adam Johnson. When Chelsea were ordered to pay £3.5m rising to £6.5m for Daniel Sturridge last week, Boro’s determination must have been strengthened.

Scrap transfer window - it's better for us all

5:16pm Monday 11th January 2010

IT is that time of year when you hear every manager moan about the January transfer window - it's easy to understand why.

Bruce could teach others a lesson or two

8:35pm Sunday 3rd January 2010

WAITING inside the tunnel at the Stadium of Light on Saturday after the FA Cup third round tie with Barrow, I was given a quick reminder of the way things used to be.



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