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Surely McClean worth letting out of the Irish Trap

Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:28:43 +0000

THERE was a notable absentee when Giovanni Trapattoni announced his squad for the Republic of Ireland's friendly with the Czech Republic at the end of the month.

Kenny Johnson: A club legend and a gentleman

Fri, 30 Dec 2011 14:21:46 +0000

TO Hartlepool United's fans he was the club's record goalscorer. To many of the town's budding young footballers during the 70s, 80s and 90s, he was someone intent on making you a better player.

Tiote would be a difficult man to replace

Fri, 16 Dec 2011 18:11:28 +0000

IT'S said that Cheik Tiote is worth £25m.

Bruce had a good squad short of a striker

Thu, 01 Dec 2011 11:37:36 +0000

AFTER two-and-a-half years in charge, a poor start to this season and inconsistent results, Steve Bruce paid the price for a lack of progress.

How can Boro bring back the fans?

Sun, 06 Nov 2011 12:34:01 +0000

IT was Bonfire Night, being broadcast on Sky and cost more than £20 a ticket for an adult.

Wickham's big enough to stand tall in Premier League

Sun, 23 Oct 2011 14:02:08 +0100

IT'S not just at Sunderland, but during difficult runs the mood can be quite tense post-match when players are asked questions about their failings.

Ben Arfa needs to be handled with care

Tue, 20 Sep 2011 08:10:00 +0100

IN his teenage years, Hatem Ben Arfa was involved in a televised row with Arsenal midfielder Abou Diaby during their time together at the France national football academy at Clairefontaine.

Wes Brown could turn out to be the bargain of the season

Sun, 14 Aug 2011 16:09:43 +0100

DESPITE suggestions to the contrary, it has emerged that Sunderland did only pay £1m for Wes Brown.

No money at Middlesbrough

Wed, 22 Jun 2011 10:49:19 +0100

IT will have been noted in the corridors of the Riverside Stadium that West Ham United, recently relegated to the Championship, are gambling on a swift return to the Premier League.

Forget Ashley, Pardew must prove there's life after Nolan

Thu, 16 Jun 2011 14:40:11 +0100

IT was never going to be easy for Kevin Nolan to succeed at St James' Park. As Joe Kinnear's first major signing two-and-a-half years ago after the departure of Kevin Keegan, he was desperate to shine instantly.