Who On Earth Are… José Enrique, Caçapa and David Rozehnal?

It seems that every year since the Football League was invented in 1888 (or, as Sky would have you believe, 1992), we are told that Newcastle must strengthen their defence. This year one transfer should achieve that; the release of Titus Bramble to Wigan. Coming in to replace him are José Enrique Sánchez, Caçapa and [...]

Premier League Predictions: Part Two

Our predictions for the 2007/8 season attempt to forecast the fate of clubs fighting for the title, a place in Europe or to stay in the Premier League. Part two covers the ten remaining sides, from Manchester City to Wigan. Do you agree?
Premier League Predictions: Part One
Manchester City
Stuart Pearce’s uninventive spell ended amidst anger and [...]

Out of the frying pan and into the future

Season Review: Newcastle

Much has been spoken and written about the dramatic world of Newcastle United, but this season has been more like a dreary daytime talk show than a fiery soap opera. Another season that promised so much went out with an almost silent whimper instead of the big bang that would signal the genesis [...]

Time for the real Michael Owen to stand up

Michael Owen simply must produce the goods against the Swedes in Cologne on Tuesday evening.
When Michael Owen smashed in a hat-trick against Colombia in the United States last summer, it put him within sight of the home straight to become the all-time leading goalscorer in the history of the England national side.

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