Sunderland is Not and Never be any better than Newcastle United

Posted by: shearyadi · August 21, 2011 · Comment

It’s written in the stars many-many years ago, and will always be that way for many years to come that Newcastle United destined to be the better team in North East ahead of their so called arch-rivals Sunderland or the adopted derby rival, Middlesbrough.

Ryan Taylor celebrates the goal with his teammates [Magpies Zone/AP Photo/DayLife]

They can claim as having the “more settled” team for the last two years with their recent multi-millions signings. But, two defeats and a draw in 12 months is the reality …

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Newcastle Looks to Snap Winless Streak Against Birmingham

Posted by: shearyadi · May 5, 2011 · Comment

Newcastle has done a fantastic job to ensure that there would be no repeat of a relegation from two seasons ago, and they are essentially safe as they sit on 41 points with three games left, six points above the relegation zone.

Newcastle United looking ahead a double against Birmingham City

But still, the Magpies would love to snap a four-game winless streak this weekend at home as they host Birmingham, who is looking to move further away from the relegation zone as well.…

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Kevin Nolan calls for goals

Posted by: Thomas Rooney · February 19, 2011 · Comment

Everybody knows the situation Newcastle United found themselves in after the January transfer window. Online sports betting pundits note how they lost star striker Andy Carroll to Liverpool without enough time to bring in a replacement.

Kevin Nolan calls for more goals for Newcastle United

In a bid to have at least some extra options up front and following the injury to Shola Ameobi, those studying Sportsbook online note that Shefki Kuqi was brought in on loan.

Despite this, Kevin Nolan is aware that …

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Newcastle United robbed again in another late injury time equaliser

Posted by: Clarky · January 23, 2011 · 6 Comments

Despite a rather disappointing conclusion, this was a cracking football match between two comitted teams that gave every drop of energy to the cause. I don’t think I’ve ever seen so many players of both teams dropping to the ground in sheer exhaustion at the final whistle.

Fabricio Coloccini celebrates the goal against Tottenham Hotspur

Four points dropped to extra time equalisers this week is, of course, immensely disappointing, but I couldn’t criticise the performance today – and while we might have just …

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