Event: Fairs Cup

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How Sean Dyche made Burnley contenders for Europe

Burnley’s impressive start to the campaign is this season’s ‘Cinderella’ story but the stereotype of the Lancashire club led by a gruff ‘old-school’ manager disguises the very effective method behind their rise.

Cesare Maldini: The Italian who turned defending into an art

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How Reds were kept high flying

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Rooney runs riot for United

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VIDEO: United smash Leverkusen to pieces

Toon not alone in trying to get hands on more Wonga

Pardew targeting Champions League

Alan Pardew believes qualifying for the Champions League would be as big for Newcastle as ending their 43-year wait for a trophy.

Wed, 26 Sep, 2012

Reflections on life as a Magpie fanatic

IT was James Herriot who said that enthusiasts are appealing, but fanatics are irresistible.

Sat, 30 Apr, 2011

Benitez content after ‘perfect day’

RAFAEL BENITEZ looked a vindicated man as he declared Liverpool’s record-breaking Champions League night the “perfect day” for the under-fire club.

Thu, 08 Nov, 2007

The same old Toon

EVERYWHERE bar Tyneside, the reaction to the news that Shay Given wants to stay at Newcastle United has been one of stunned disbelief.

Sat, 23 Apr, 2005

Cup legend Simpson dies

Former Celtic goalkeeper Ronnie Simpson has died at the age of 73 after suffering a heart attack.

Tue, 20 Apr, 2004

Shearer - Toon army can bring back Uefa Cup

Newcastle skipper Alan Shearer is determined to make up for his Champions League misery by bringing the UEFA Cup back to Tyneside.

Tue, 30 Sep, 2003

Liverpool looking to avoid three Euro defeats in a row

Liverpool v Basle

Wed, 25 Sep, 2002

Robson urges young guns to shoot straight

BOBBY ROBSON will send his side out against Feyenoord tonight under orders to use the comforts of home to secure a Champions League foothold.

Tue, 24 Sep, 2002

Robson wants home win at fortress St James

Bobby Robson will send his side out against Feyenoord tomorrow night under orders to use the comforts of home to secure a Champions League foothold.

Mon, 23 Sep, 2002

Houllier puts brave face on Valencia defeat

LIVERPOOL retreated from their humiliation in Valencia with boss Gerard Houllier telling his troops of the ‘‘benchmark’’ they must achieve to stay in the Champions League.

Thu, 19 Sep, 2002

Soccer: Brown - Scotland going for the miracle

Scotland manager Craig Brown has confessed he is still hoping for the footballing miracle that will save his nation's World Cup campaign.

Wed, 03 Oct, 2001