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BARRY HORNE: Ugly or not, it's been a good week for Everton

IT'S been a fantastic week for Everton, both in terms of the results we have secured and ones from elsewhere. Tottenham Hotspur may have had a similar return of points from the games they played and Thursday's victory over Dinamo...

Posted by Barry Horne on November 8, 2008 7:57 AM

Arsene Wenger is the real bad-boy

I am not attempting to shine a positive light on Joey Barton but in many ways Arsene Wenger is just as much of a bad influence to young footballers as the Newcastle midfielder. Admittingly the Arsenal boss doesn't go around...

Posted by Andy Walker on November 6, 2008 1:18 PM

Wenger's wobbles are a big favour

ARE the big four now the big three? It's a simple question, but it's one which could change Aston Villa's entire outlook on the season. Manchester United, Liverpool and Chelsea look as though they'll streak away from the rest over...

Posted by Ross Hawkes on November 3, 2008 11:48 AM

Far Post: Arsenal v Everton

ABSOLUTELY FAB CESC FABREGAS has fallen for the oldest trick in the book. The classic 'player away on international duty mouths off about club in his own language not realising it will get back' routine. And if this particular translation...

Posted by Administrator on October 18, 2008 9:55 AM

A matter of life and death

There are times in sport when even hard-nosed, cynical journalists like myself are moved by what they see and Grant Leadbitter's goal against Arsenal was one of those moments. I would be the first to agree that sometimes we all...

Posted by Luke Edwards on October 6, 2008 11:44 AM

Keane's team are finding their feet

ROY Keane hopes Sunderland have finally found their feet against the Premier League's big guns after taking points off one of the top four for the first time under his management. Although the Black Cats could have recorded his first...

Posted by Stuart Rayner on October 6, 2008 9:00 AM

Up the Villa

Well its exciting times here and back to football and just been announced that we're holidng the Villa reserve games here in the New Year. We'll have Chelsea, Arsenal, West Ham and West Brom here. Somethin to look forward to...

Posted by Dave Riche on September 23, 2008 2:48 PM

Toon fans have no sense of humour - you're having a laugh

So Newcastle United are officially a laughing stock then, we are the biggest joke in football and our fans have no right to demand success, trophies or even aspire to top four place? Once again our friends in the south...

Posted by Lee Ryder on September 18, 2008 9:31 AM

Late Arsenal Xabi Alonso bid was rejected

LIVERPOOL resisted a late move from Arsenal to sign Xabi Alonso before the transfer deadline on Monday night. The Gunners made contact with Anfield officials to enquire about the availability of the Spain international. But before any talk of...

Posted by Ian Doyle on September 3, 2008 8:39 AM

Arsenal 3, Newcastle United 0

IT'S got to be said straight away. That Newcastle United could easily have lost by six or seven goals at The Emirates. And if they had they could not have complained. Arsenal are supposed to have a poor start to...

Posted by Alan Oliver on September 1, 2008 10:20 AM

Kevin Keegan: Pleast trust me!

KEVIN KEEGAN last night laid bare the shortcomings of his squad as he vowed to bring at least two new signings to Newcastle by tomorrow night. The United manager pulled no punches after a 3-0 defeat at Arsenal, insisting he...

Posted by Neil Farrington on August 31, 2008 9:54 AM

Arsenal 3 Newcastle United 0

NEWCASTLE United were easily beaten tonight at the Emirates Stadium as Arsenal ran riot in the capital. Goals from Robin van Persie (2) and Denilson won it for the Gunners on a night when Newcastle just weren't at the races....

Posted by Lee Ryder on August 30, 2008 7:44 PM

Arsene Wenger interested in Gareth Barry

ARSENE Wenger has indicated that he is interested in stepping up his interest in Gareth Barry but he may be priced out of a move for the England international, whose dream move to Liverpool is in serious doubt. Martin O'Neill...

Posted by Bill Howell on August 22, 2008 11:40 AM

Footy's back but can we have cheerleaders too, please?

I did something I don't often do on Saturday at 2.59pm. I let out a bit of a girly scream on my Offside show as the footy season was about to kick off, the anticipation of the last two months...

Posted by Luke Wilkins on August 20, 2008 10:02 AM

Tony Mowbray takes the positives from defeat

WEST Bromwich Albion boss Tony Mowbray insisted his side could take "a lot of positives" out of their 1-0 defeat at Arsenal. He said: "We didn't get off to a great start with them scoring early in the game but...

Posted by West Brom Administrator on August 16, 2008 3:45 PM

Arsenal 1 West Bromwich Albion 0

A DEBUT goal for Samir Nasri proved enough to give Arsenal a 1-0 win over new boys West Bromwich Albion on the opening day of the Barclays Premier League season at Emirates Stadium. The £12million Frenchman netted after only four...

Posted by West Brom Administrator on August 16, 2008 3:19 PM

Steve McClaren regarding Twente vs Arsenal

Steve McLaren seems to be settling in to life in Holland as manager of FC Twente......

Posted by Administrator Newcastle on August 14, 2008 5:00 PM

Steve McClaren regarding Twente vs Arsenal

STEVE McClaren seems to be settling in to life in Holland as manager of FC Twente......

Posted by Administrator Newcastle on August 14, 2008 4:48 PM

Albion told to shed little club image

ALBION manager Tony Mowbray will tell his players to shed the club's 'little old Albion' image when they take on Arsenal in Saturday's lunchtime curtain-raiser. The Baggies will return for their fourth Premier League campaign desperate to shed their...

Posted by Chris Lepkowski on August 14, 2008 12:30 PM

REDS' FANS TICKET WORRY

CROWDS gathered outside the Kop yesterday as part of a protest against a perceived lack of ticket opportunities for local and young fans. Read on for the full story....

Posted by Luke Traynor on August 12, 2008 10:21 AM