Magpies facing striker battle

8:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

AFTER conceding defeat is likely in the race to land Andy Carroll, Newcastle United have learned they now face an even greater challenge to land another leading transfer target.

Di Canio facing huge fight to keep keeper on Wearside

8:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

PAOLO DI CANIO faces a massive fight to keep Simon Mignolet at the Stadium of Light with Sunderland braced to receive record-busting offers for the highly-rated Belgian goalkeeper.

Quakers start looking to the future

8:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

While Darlington this week made three new signings in preparation for next season, they have also a long-term vision and have announced plans to hold trials for its newly-formed youth club.

New Pools boss excited to get Victoria Park buzzing again

8:00am Saturday 25th May 2013

FORMER Middlesbrough defender Colin Cooper was named Hartlepool United's new manager yesterday and then immediately outlined a desire to bring the good times back to Victoria Park with help from around the region.

Hard work starts for Paolo

DIFFICULT TASK: Paolo Di Canio has a tough summer ahead of him

3:52pm Friday 24th May 2013

PAOLO DI CANIO’S jaw-dropping sermon on the professionalism – or lack thereof – of his current Sunderland squad, dispensed after a late defeat to Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday evening, had plenty of red and white fans nodding in agreement.

Pools appoint Cooper and Hignett

SUPPORT: Colin Cooper

12:50pm Friday 24th May 2013

HARTLEPOOL UNITED have confirmed former Middlesbrough defender Colin Cooper as their new manager.

Sunderland make first signing of summer

12:35pm Friday 24th May 2013

SUNDERLAND have lined up promising Altrincham teenager Duncan Watmore to move to Wearside on July 1.

Pardew's position is strengthened as Newcastle look to make summer improvements

PERFECT PLANS: Alan Pardew

8:00am Friday 24th May 2013

ALAN Pardew has emerged from his end-of-season debrief with Mike Ashley and Derek Llambias with his position as Newcastle United manager strengthened.

N'Diaye backs Di Canio's approach as Bramble says his goodbyes

NO PROBLEMS: Alfred N'Diaye says he used to playing for managers with Paolo Di Canio's abrasive style

8:00am Friday 24th May 2013

ALFRED N'DIAYE claims Paolo Di Canio's hardline approach has come as nothing new to Sunderland's foreign players.

Llambias backs Pardew after "constructive meeting"

5:41pm Thursday 23rd May 2013

DEREK Llambias has backed Alan Pardew to drive Newcastle United forward this season following a productive meeting between the duo and Magpies owner Mike Ashley.

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