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Sheffield United boss Paul Heckingbottom slams 'unacceptable' display of his players during 8-0 thrashing by Newcastle, and admits his future is beyond his control with Chris Wilder in line for a return
24/09/23 08:19
CRAIG HOPE AT BRAMALL LANE: Paul Heckingbottom slammed the 'unacceptable' display of his Sheffield United players - and admitted his future is beyond his control. The Blades suffered their worst-ever Premier League defeat during Sunday's 8-0 hammering at home to Newcastle. Mail Sport revealed last week that former United boss Chris Wilder is in line for a return should the club decide to change manager, and Heckingbottom said: 'If it's anything to do with my future, you're asking the wrong person. I can't answer that. You get used to the stories.'...read
Sheffield United 0-8 Newcastle: Eight different scorers for the Magpies, as Eddie Howe's side tear apart the Blades to pile more pressure on Paul Heckingbottom
24/09/23 05:36CRAIG HOPE AT BRAMALL LANE: If this was junior football, Sheffield United would have finished with all of their substitutes allowed on the pitch and the referee showing mercy.
Newcastle star Bruno Guimaraes reaches verbal agreement with the club over a new long-term contract, with the deal including a release clause in EXCESS of £100m
23/09/23 11:56CRAIG HOPE: Mail Sport can confirm that the deal, which is yet to be signed, includes a release clause in excess of £100million.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe defends Alexander Isak despite the striker scoring just one goal in 12 games as he reveals the club-record signing is carrying a knee problem
23/09/23 09:55The £63million frontman netted twice on the opening day versus Aston Villa, but his previous goals were in a 6-1 victory over Spurs in April.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe says fans have to give new signing Sandro Tonali time as he insists he knows 'how to get the best out of' midfielder - who's only trained ONCE with the team in a month
22/09/23 11:16Newcastle manager Eddie Howe insists the club have signed the right type of midfielder in Sandro Tonali and says it will take time for the Italian to show his best self.
Get the Joe's back together, sort out isolated Alexander Isak and find the midfield chemistry... the KEY areas for Newcastle to improve going forward
20/09/23 11:48CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle escaped with a point on their return to the Champions League in Milan, but the performance raised as many questions as answers going forward in the competition.
Eddie Howe denies Newcastle were 'lucky' to secure a draw against AC Milan in Champions League opener... as he praises his players for putting their bodies on the line in stalemate
19/09/23 11:01CRAIG HOPE IN MILAN: Eddie Howe has denied that his Newcastle team got lucky after a battling draw to open their Champions League campaign in Milan.
Sandro Tonali is struggling in his new home and Eddie Howe must work out how best to use him... Sean Longstaff outshone both the £52m Italian and Bruno Guimaraes in Newcastle's draw at San Siro
19/09/23 09:36CRAIG HOPE IN MILAN: There have been flashes - and a brilliant debut fuelled by adrenalin - but the search intensifies for the player that Eddie Howe was convinced his midfield needed.
THE NOTEBOOK: Newcastle keeper Nick Pope makes five saves in six crazy minutes, Kieran Trippier comes through Rafael Leao test - and relief for Toon fans who don't leave the San Siro smelling like a toilet
19/09/23 07:49Rafael Leao was guilty of an incredible miss which let Newcastle off the hook as their Champions League opener at AC Milan finished goalless.
Newcastle fan, 58, is rushed to hospital in Milan after being stabbed in the arm and back during an attack by a group of machete-wielding thugs on the eve of his team's Champions League return
19/09/23 09:49WARNING - GRAPHIC CONTENT: A gang wielding a machete ambushed a group of Newcastle fans in Milan, stabbing one man three times and leaving him in hospital.
Newcastle fans feel alive again in Milan ahead of return to the Champions League... and not even the rain can dampen their joy as Eddie Howe's side are delayed by travel disruption
18/09/23 09:31CRAIG HOPE IN MILAN: The Group of Death alongside PSG and Dortmund it may be for Newcastle United and Eddie Howe, but for the Toon Army, they suddenly feel alive again.
Gladiator Callum Wilson's killer touch helped Newcastle to end their winless run and has left Eddie Howe with a selection dilemma over Alexander Isak ahead of AC Milan clash
17/09/23 09:30CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: He led his team's fight quite literally from the front on a day when perspiration was the superior of inspiration.
Thomas Frank lambasts decision to award Newcastle's match-winning penalty against Brentford as 'WRONG', as he insists a potential apology from officials will be 'even more frustrating'
16/09/23 10:12CRAIG HOPE: The Bees had played well before the award of a 64th-minute penalty when goalkeeper Mark Flekken was adjudged to have fouled Anthony Gordon.
Newcastle 1-0 Brentford: Callum Wilson nets second-half penalty - just minutes after being controversially denied a goal by VAR - as Eddie Howe's side end three-match losing run to move up to 11th
16/09/23 06:34CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: The catwalks and beauty of Milan in fashion week await. But first, an ugly win on Tyneside for Eddie Howe's Newcastle side.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe dismisses critics of his side after Alan Shearer said they were 'all over the place' in defeat by Brighton... as he claims he's 'immune' to their opinions
15/09/23 12:24The Magpies have lost their last three matches and supporters and pundits were especially critical following the most recent 3-1 defeat at Brighton.
Eddie Howe hopes Brazil duty 'sparks' Bruno Guimaraes back to life after a poor start to the season, with the Magpies boss backing the midfielder to return to 'his very top form'
15/09/23 10:45CRAIG HOPE: The 25-year-old has returned to Tyneside buoyed by that contribution, and Howe believes it is Newcastle who will see the benefit, admitting he has been short of his best so far.
Clues point to Mark Wright being the mystery Three Lions star behind the sale of eight iconic Italia '90 football shirts... with the jerseys expected to sell for nearly £300K
14/09/23 09:31CRAIG HOPE: The auctioneer says they cannot reveal the identity of the seller because of 'client confidentiality', but former defender Wright fits the bill.
Harry Maguire looks on the bright side amid England woes as he claims that the abuse he receives from opposition fans RELIEVES pressure on his team-mates - after his calamitous own goal against Scotland
13/09/23 09:30The England and Manchester United defender was barracked mercilessly by Scotland supporters after coming on at half-time during Tuesday's friendly in Glasgow.
An anatomy of a superstar: Jude Bellingham is a fast learner, he's not afraid to dig out his team-mates in order to win and has the speed of thought that elevates his game to the next level
13/09/23 09:30CRAIG HOPE: The midfielder has been in flying form for Real Madrid following his £115million move from Borussia Dortmund earlier this summer.
Jude Bellingham is not just a generational talent... he may well be the best of ANY generation! Both England's bow and arrow, he looks set to better Paul Gascoigne's brilliance and dominate the future of the game
13/09/23 10:41CRAIG HOPE IN GLASGOW: On a night to mark 150 years of history, it was the future we all left talking about. Not the next 150 years. But in the case of Jude Bellingham, certainly the next 15.
PLAYER RATINGS: Jude Bellingham bossed it for England and Marcus Rashford was a menace, but Scotland duo Andy Robertson and Billy Gilmour had a night to forget
12/09/23 09:21England brought Scotland crashing back down to earth with a comfortable 3-1 victory in a friendly at Hampden Park with Phil Foden, Jude Bellingham and Harry Kane on target on Tuesday night.
Steve Clarke's Scotland are flying after adding stardust to grit as they prepare for eagerly-anticipated clash against England
11/09/23 09:32Scotland have beaten Spain and Norway and, in five victorious matches, have conceded only once - to Erling Haaland. Their last 11 group-stage qualifiers have been wins.
Steve Clarke insists Harvey Barnes needs to reach out to him if Newcastle winger wants to switch allegiance from England to Scotland
11/09/23 09:30The Newcastle winger, 25, is eligible through grandparents and, having appeared only once for England in a friendly in 2020, is said to be open to switching allegiance.
Graeme Souness and Ally McCoist relive Scotland days and rivalry with England in fun-packed interview... as the two nations prepare to face off once again
08/09/23 10:13INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: Souness and McCoist have spent the morning laughing. Punches recalled, punchlines landed. Only, Scotland's record against England isn't that funny.
Evan Almighty! Shades of Vieri, Shearer and Haaland in Brighton's hat-trick hero Ferguson as Roberto De Zerbi lauds his teenage striking sensation
03/09/23 09:31CRAIG HOPE: Followers of these clubs spent Saturday morning scrambling for flights and hotels. Come teatime, only one of them looked like a European outfit.
Brighton 3-1 Newcastle: Evan Ferguson scores his first Premier League hat-trick as the 18-year-old star fires the high-flying Seagulls to victory over Eddie Howe's hapless Magpies
02/09/23 06:28BRIGHTON 3-1 NEWCASTLE - CRAIG HOPE AT THE AMEX STADIUM: For those top clubs left looking for goals, here they are, in the boots of a teenager who plays like a man.
Eddie Howe issues night-time city centre BAN to Newcastle players after Jamaal Lascelles was 'attacked' in violent brawl as Magpies boss call his captain an 'innocent peacemaker'
01/09/23 10:46CRAIG HOPE: Eddie Howe has issued a city-centre curfew for his Newcastle stars after captain Jamaal Lascelles was caught up in a 4am street brawl.
EXCLUSIVE: Jamaal Lascelles has FULL support of Newcastle hierarchy and will not face internal action - with the club happy their captain acted in 'self-defence' during street brawl
30/08/23 11:38EXCLUSIVE BY CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles has the support of his club and will not face internal action as the police continue to investigate a street brawl involving the player.
Newcastle investigate Jamaal Lascelles' involvement in 4am city-centre brawl - with the Magpies skipper 'acting in self-defence' after throwing a punch when taking a blow to the head - following police appeal for information
29/08/23 09:30CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle are investigating Jamaal Lascelles' involvement in a city-centre brawl, after police made an appeal for information.
Newcastle is a great place to live, play and party… but stay out until 4am like Magpies captain Jamaal Lascelles did and you enter the ZOMBIE ZONE
29/08/23 05:54CRAIG HOPE: If your day job involves wearing the captain's armband for the town's football team, Newcastle centre perhaps isn't the wisest place to party, perhaps isn't the wisest place to party.
Police appeal for information as they release new statement on 4am 'attack' on Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles in a violent brawl after leaving a nightclub, which saw him throw punch after taking a blow to the head
29/08/23 08:17The Newcastle captain was on a night out with his younger brother and friend following the team's 1-0 defeat against Manchester City on Saturday, August 19 when trouble flared at 4am the following day.
CRAIG HOPE: They're at Europe's top table but still struggling against Premier League's elite. Here's how Newcastle make the leap from underdogs to top dogs
28/08/23 10:17CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle United have landed with a bump after back-to-back defeats against Man City and Liverpool. Here, Mail Sport takes a closer look at where Newcastle are at right now.Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles 'attacked' in violent city centre brawl, which saw him throw punch after taking a blow to the head, as gang 'threaten to shoot' him and his brother
28/08/23 08:04CRAIG HOPE: Police are investigating a city-centre brawl involving Newcastle captain Jamaal Lascelles in which it is claimed a gang of men 'threatened to shoot' the player and his brother.
Newcastle 1-2 Liverpool: Darwin Nunez comes off the bench to score TWO brilliantly taken late goals and earn stunning comeback win for 10-man Reds after Virgil van Dijk was sent off in first half
27/08/23 05:34CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: For Newcastle, this simmering contest boiled down to a missed opportunity - both literally and metaphorically.
Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle 'liked' Dominik Szoboszlai but says the transfer was too 'expensive' for the Magpies before he made £60m move to Liverpool this summer
26/08/23 09:54Eddie Howe admits that Newcastle were big admirers of Liverpool's Dominik Szoboszlai but the £60million asking price was too expensive for them.
Eddie Howe wants his Newcastle players to become legends on Tyneside, but he knows they will need to compete with Man City and Liverpool for trophies soon
26/08/23 09:30A one-goal loss away from home to the best club side in the world would not usually lead to fan inspection and star players clashing with supporters - but Newcastle United exist in a new world now.
Eddie Howe insists he would NEVER be friends with Jurgen Klopp - or any other Premier League manager- following their angry row last season and the Liverpool boss' sarcastic comments about spending power
25/08/23 02:44CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle and Liverpool renew hostilities at St James' Park on Sunday afternoon with their rivalry having intensified since the former's Saudi-led takeover in 2021.
Eddie Howe says Bruno Guimaraes learnt a lesson after accusing a fan account of having 'short, stupid memories' when criticising Newcastle United's performance vs Man City
25/08/23 12:16CRAIG HOPE: Eddie Howe says Bruno Guimaraes would have learnt a lesson after he reacted to perceived criticism from a fan account.
Sandro Tonali was the strutting alpha male who mixed style with substance on Hollywood-style debut in Newcastle's rout of Aston Villa
13/08/23 09:31CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle chief executive Darren Eales revealed: 'We've spoken about this - we would struggle to have a signing that was a total miss, because we just don't have the resources.'
Newcastle 5-1 Aston Villa: Magpies lay down an early season marker by thrashing Villa thanks to Alexander Isak's double, Callum Wilson's strike and debut goals from Sandro Tonali and Harvey Barnes
12/08/23 06:35CRAIG HOPE AT ST JAMES' PARK: For just about an hour, this breathless contest was a lot closer than the eventual scoreline suggests. But then, Newcastle simply blew Villa away.
Newcastle chief Dan Ashworth admits selling Allan Saint-Maximin allowed the Magpies to spend big this summer - but hits back at Premier League rivals questioning whether £25m fee was fair value
11/08/23 04:00CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle chiefs admit the sale of Allan Saint-Maximin - to a Saudi Arabian club with the same owners - unlocked their ability to spend this summer.
Eddie Howe reveals he would love to bring 'one more player' to Newcastle this summer... but admits the club will need to be 'creative' in their dealings to avoid falling foul of FFP regulations
11/08/23 01:54CRAIG HOPE: The Newcastle manager was told at the start of the summer he had a £75million budget to work with, if players were not sold.
Nick Pope reveals a penalty in training from Matt Targett dislocated his finger and insists he doesn't want Newcastle to be one season wonders in the Champions League
10/08/23 04:07Pope underwent surgery as soon as Champions League football was confirmed and, after returning to full training in the United States last month, is now ready to start the new season.
The cameras caught Eddie Howe's only uncharacteristic outburst of the season but Sean Longstaff insists Newcastle have one of the best managers in the world… as midfielder jokes he's glad filmmakers didn't follow him to Las Vegas
09/08/23 11:01CRAIG HOPE: Before the home game against Man United in April that the head coach used Erik ten Hag's comments about his team trying to slow the game down as motivation for his pre-match speech.
Newcastle's new documentary will please fans and give the Saudi Arabian owners what they want by enticing new ones… but this is more a slick PR job than warts-and-all
09/08/23 11:01TV REVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE: A documentary, this is perhaps not. It is a show. The fly on the wall has been given a brief. Off into the world it will buzz, spreading the good word.
Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley admits she was 'p****d off' with Premier League clubs when they made move to change sponsorship rules… but insists clubs were motivated by fear
09/08/23 11:01CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle co-owner Amanda Staveley says she was 'p***ed off' with the club's Premier League rivals when they changed the rules on sponsorship deals.
Sunderland 1-2 Ipswich: Tractor Boys triumphant on their return to the Championship after four-year wait
06/08/23 07:36Sunderland's 2023-24 Championship campaign kicked off with a defeat to newly-promoted Ipswich Town. The hosts started with swagger and finished with breathless valour - and lost.
Newcastle's £52m star Sandro Tonali has demonstrated his vision and precision in pre-season, but the Italian has hard work ahead of him as Eddie Howe moulds him for the intensity of Premier League life
06/08/23 04:16CRAIG HOPE: Sandro Tonali has shown what he can do for Newcastle - the class and vision are glaring - but this summer has also shown what he needs to do.
Eddie Howe knows his favourite front three, Tino Livramento was in stands ahead of £30m move and Toon need a centre-back... FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED from Newcastle's 2-0 friendly win over Fiorentina
05/08/23 06:58CRAIG HOPE: Newcastle maintained their unbeaten pre-season form with a 2-0 win over Fiorentina at St James' Park. Miguel Almiron and Alexander Isak were on target for Eddie Howe's side
Tony Mowbray admits he must accept Sunderland's new model of signing players for the future - and insists he's aligned with the owners' ambitions for the club
05/08/23 06:00Tony Mowbray says he must accept that Sunderland's ownership prefer to buy players for the future rather than now.
Newcastle starlets Elliot Anderson and Lewis Miley showed their quality in a midfield three with Sandro Tonali... the emergence of academy products has been a huge bonus for Eddie Howe
05/08/23 05:51CRAIG HOPE: It said much about the excitement around Lewis Miley that the cheer for his name before kick-off was almost as ebullient as the one that welcomed £52m Sandro Tonali.
Arsenal are out to halt Pep Guardiola and Manchester City's quest to hold SEVEN trophies by this winter as they gear up for the Community Shield... the Gunners would love to bloody their nose
04/08/23 09:31CRAIG HOPE: It is an annual tradition, the debate surrounding the merit or otherwise of the Community Shield. This year, however, its significance should not be underplayed.
Eddie Howe believes Newcastle are not vulnerable to approaches for Bruno Guimaraes as he 'doesn't want to leave'
04/08/23 12:13The Brazilian revealed last week that he is yet to agree a new contract with the club and that talks are ongoing. His current deal runs until 2026 but the player's camp would like improved terms.
Eddie Howe's drive saw him struggle to switch off over the summer as he opens up on the power of fear, the pressure he puts on himself … and how his attempts to escape football on holiday resulted in him watching Iceland face Slovakia!
03/08/23 09:00CRAIG HOPE IN NEW JERSEY: Howe once remarked that he feels lonely when stood on the touchline, which seems bizarre given the goodwill he has banked among the 52,000 who sit behind him.
Newcastle agree £30m fee for Southampton defender Tino Livramento... as the highly-rated defender chooses the Magpies over a Chelsea return
03/08/23 02:59The 20-year-old enjoyed a breakout debut season but saw his efforts last term curtailed by a cruciate ligament injury as he featured in only the final two Premier League games of the season.
Newcastle: Elliot Anderson's journey from League Two to the Champions League in little more than a year is the stuff of fairytales
29/07/23 09:35Not too many players journey from League Two to the Champions League in little more than a year but Elliot Anderson still believes his Newcastle career is approaching a crossroads.
Eddie Howe would 'love' Bruno Guimaraes to stay at Newcastle after star midfielder admitted to 'doubts' over his contract situation
29/07/23 03:44Eddie Howe says he would love Bruno Guimaraes to stay at Newcastle after the player revealed there was 'doubt' over his contract situation.
Elliot Anderson upholds Gazza comparisons but Toon need more signings - and Chelsea must pay the money for Moises Caicedo! FIVE things we learned from Newcastle's fiery 2-1 win over Brighton
29/07/23 03:21CRAIG HOPE AT RED BULL ARENA, NEW JERSEY: Elliot Anderson scored two late goals as Newcastle came from behind to beat rivals Brighton 2-1.
Sunderland youngster Tom Watson is attracting interest from several Premier League clubs and Rangers
29/07/23 12:09Watson yet to sign a professional contract at Sunderland and is now in the final year of his current deal. Talks are said to have been slow and have frustrated the player and his camp.
Newcastle's Brazilian stars Joelinton and Bruno Guimaraes on wedding singing and beach fishing... after their bond helped propel the Magpies into the Champions League
28/07/23 09:31CRAIG HOPE IN NEW JERSEY: The skyline of Manhattan is in the distance, but what has built between Bruno Guimaraes and Joelinton is taller and stronger than any skyscraper.
Premier League players are HAPPY to wear bodycams in the top-flight with futuristic footage bringing viewers closer than ever to the action
27/07/23 09:30CRAIG HOPE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Newcastle midfielder Bruno Guimaraes wore a bodycam during his side's 3-3 draw with Aston Villa in Philadelphia last weekend.
Eddie Howe caught up in Lewis Miley mania as Newcastle boss heaps praise on the 17-year-old... who has been the star of their US tour
27/07/23 07:23CRAIG HOPE IN ATLANTA: The most telling compliment Eddie Howe has paid to Miley - the breakthrough star of their US tour - is that you would never believe he was 17 years old.
Chelsea must make 'tough' decisions to cutback on 'massive' and 'unbalanced' squad to avoid a 'mess', warns Mauricio Pochettino - after taking 29 players on USA tour
27/07/23 01:53CRAIG HOPE: The Argentine did not hold back here in Atlanta when asked about the size of his squad, which he continues to trim having inherited a bloated and demotivated group.
PLAYER RATINGS: On-song Anthony Gordon puts in a brilliant performance as 17-year-old Lewis Miley bosses the midfield, while Raheem Sterling struggles to make a mark off the bench
27/07/23 05:50CRAIG HOPE IN ATLANTA: Newcastle came from behind to seal a 1-1 draw with Chelsea, after Miguel Almiron cancelled out Nicolas Jackson's opener on the stroke of half-time.
Nicolas Jackson earns comparisons to a Chelsea legend, Sandro Tonali needs time to adapt and Reece James lays out his captaincy credentials... FIVE THINGS WE LEARNED from Chelsea's 1-1 draw with Newcastle
27/07/23 05:23CRAIG HOPE IN ATLANTA: Miguel Almiron scored on his return to Atlanta to earn Newcastle a 1-1 draw with Chelsea in the Premier League Summer Series.
Joao Pedro looks a complete forward and the Seagulls appear to have unearthed another future star in Simon Adingra... five things we learned from Brighton's 2-0 pre-season win over Brentford
27/07/23 12:21CRAIG HOPE AT THE MERCEDES-BENZ STADIUM: Simon Adingra scored his first goals for Brighton during a 2-0 win over Brentford in the Premier League Summer Series in Atlanta.
Newcastle confirm plan for new fan zone behind St James' Park in Strawberry Place, as Magpies also eye long-term extension plans
26/07/23 11:07Newcastle United have confirmed they have begun the planning application process for a brand new fan zone at Strawberry Place.
Mauricio Pochettino says Conor Gallagher 'is in Chelsea's plans' amid West Ham transfer talks
26/07/23 03:38CRAIG HOPE IN ATLANTA, GEORGIA: Blues boss Mauricio Pochettino says Conor Gallagher is part of his plans at Chelsea - but concedes that things could change beyond his control.
Harvey Barnes says Newcastle have 'nothing to be scared of' in their return to the Champions League
25/07/23 09:30INTERVIEW BY CRAIG HOPE IN ATLANTA: The winger remembers all too well the Boxing Day meeting at the King Power Stadium.
Anthony Gordon admits he wasn't fit enough for Eddie Howe's football upon arrival at Newcastle, but £40m star is now 'in a really good place' ahead of first full season at St James' Park
24/07/23 05:17CRAIG HOPE IN PHILADELPHIA: Anthony Gordon thought he was enjoying a decent enough full home debut for Newcastle when Eddie Howe hooked him at half-time.
Barnes is solid in short debut, Villa's midfield shows off skills, Anderson makes case for playing time: Things we learned as Aston Villa and Newcastle play to 3-3 goal-fest
24/07/23 02:50The thrills and spills of the Premier League Summer Series continued as Newcastle and Aston Villa shared six goals in Philadelphia, taking the total to 18 across the opening three matches.
Mitrovic sits out amid Saudi interest, West Ham may fear the worst over Palhinha and Philly enjoys ANOTHER goal-fest: THINGS WE LEARNED as Fulham beat Brentford 3-2
23/07/23 11:15CRAIG HOPE AT LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD IN PHILADELPHIA: Fulham were 3-2 victors over West London rivals Brentford in the second match of the Premier League Summer Series.
Marco Silva REJECTS mega £40m two-year offer from Al-Ahli to stay on as Fulham boss next season
23/07/23 02:37CRAIG HOPE IN PHILADELPHIA: The Portuguese boss refused to confirm he would be staying at Craven Cottage when asked about his future here in Philadelphia on Saturday.
Eddie Howe grabs the mic to praise Jamaal Lascelles at a press conference where he confirms the defender will stay as captain
23/07/23 10:57CRAIG HOPE IN PHILADELPHIA: In a remarkable press conference moment, Newcastle manager Eddie Howe grabbed the microphone to praise his captain Jamaal Lascelles.
Blues finally find a centre-forward in £31m Jackson, while Premier League defenders should fear Mudryk, but Pochettino still has work to do: THINGS WE LEARNED as Chelsea beat Brighton 4-3
23/07/23 02:56CRAIG HOPE AT LINCOLN FINANCIAL FIELD: Chelsea emerged victorious by the odd goal in seven as they and Brighton played out a thriller in the Premier League Summer Series.
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe insists Allan Saint-Maximin's £30m move to Al-Ahli is 'above board' after Premier League rivals questioned whether the deal reflected the winger's true value
22/07/23 11:46CRAIG HOPE IN PHILADELPHIA: Howe says that Newcastle's £30mi sale of Saint-Maximin to the Saudi Arabian club with whom they share majority owners will be 'above board'
Fulham manager Marco Silva reveals he HAS given Saudi Arabia side Al-Ahli an answer over his mega £40m contract offer... but refuses to reveal what it is
22/07/23 10:35CRAIG HOPE IN PHILADELPHIA: Silva was speaking about his future for the first time on Saturday evening and he refused to definitively shut down talk of him quitting Craven Cottage.
Farewell to Newcastle's maverick winger Allan Saint-Maximin... the Frenchman was unplayable at times last season, but prolific Harvey Barnes is a definite upgrade
21/07/23 05:20CRAIG HOPE IN PHILADELPHIA: Allan Saint-Maximin. A good player for a bad manager. A bad player for a good manager. When the system fails, he is the override.
Eddie Howe insists Newcastle have been 'FORCED' to sell Allan Saint-Maximin, Sandro Tonali looks a class act and Anthony Gordon could make the difference this season: FIVE TALKING POINTS from Newcastle's 2-1 win at Ibrox
18/07/23 10:22Newcastle continued their winning start to pre-season with a 2-1 victory over Rangers in front of a sold-out Ibrox. Mail Sport's CRAIG HOPE was there to bring you his five talking points.
Newcastle in talks with Al-Ahli over £30m sale of Allan Saint-Maximin as Eddie Howe insists they've been 'forced' to sell to make room for Leicester winger Harvey Barnes amid FFP restrictions
18/07/23 08:18CRAIG HOPE: The 26-year-old did not travel with the squad for Tuesday night's 2-1 win at Rangers, as discussions continue over a deal that the Magpies hope will be worth up to £30million.
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Irish Wrexham star James McClean's footballer brother under investigation at his club after he was spotted at New IRA parade Derry-based parade 
Andrew Flintoff's wife admits she'd 'never seen someone so scared' after his horror crash and opens up on heartbreaking conversation with kids
Ronnie O'Sullivan says 'a massive thank you' to his psychiatrist after returning to his blistering best to beat his nemesis Ali Carter at the Crucible
AC Milan and Inter fans put rivalry aside in moving tribute to Pope Francis, as fans across Italy pay respect at games rescheduled after his death
Eni Aluko blames Joey Barton for her dramatic drop in TV punditry work after he called her a 'race card player' Had to disguise herself 
EXCLUSIVE BBC star Seema Jaswal opens up on heartbreaking moment she stepped in to hug snooker star John Higgins as he broke down in tears 
Stable boy waiting a YEAR for 'one-in-a-million' win as bookmakers refuse to pay out on bet placed He was set for a big windfall from the bet 
Carlos Alcaraz reveals he partied in Ibiza for THREE DAYS straight before winning Wimbledon in new Netflix documentary Let his hair down 
Snooker icon reveals how he has been tamed by beauty queen partner 23 YEARS his junior after gambling away millions during his heyday
Ronnie O'Sullivan and Ali Carter bitter feud takes yet another twist as fans spot off-camera gesture at the Snooker World Championship Subtle move 
Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn face-off for first time since 'egg-gate' - with security on red alert ahead of huge grudge match Explosive reunion? 
Lewis Hamilton's vegan burger company 'shuts down' leaving '150 jobless' after recording £8MILLION in losses New report claims 
Mykhailo Mudryk doping ban update as chief confirms Chelsea could SAVE a huge chunk of his £88m transfer fee Silver lining for Blues? 
Snooker star John Higgins reveals heart-breaking reason behind breaking down in BBC interview after reaching Last-16 at the Crucible Sad scenes 
Michael Schumacher's son spotted on celebrity dating app Raya, as he wipes Miss Universe girlfriend from his recent Instagram posts
Leeds WAGs join their £110m Premier League promotion party as partners offer a peek inside champagne-soaked dressing room celebrations
Spain love triangle footballer makes red carpet debut with stunning new girlfriend as he tries to move on from the drama Moving on 
Luke Littler hints he will BOYCOTT tournaments in one country in cryptic social media post - after something he 'can't explain' happened there
Man United star Victor Lindelof's wife reveals the shocking real reason why he had to suddenly leave their Europa League win over Lyon mid-match
Watch: The moment Troy Deeney is SENT OFF on his Baller League debut - with former Watford star sparking brawl after clashing with opponent
Sheffield United star has to be held back as rival players clash during pitch invasion - after Burnley are promoted back to the Premier League
Federico Valverde scores stunning stoppage time winner as Real Madrid keep title hopes alive - while suspended Kylian Mbappe is BOOED in the stands by furious fans
Furious Max Verstappen hits out at F1's rulers and insists people 'can't handle the truth'... as a five-second penalty costs him in Saudi Arabia with rival Oscar Piastri claiming victory
Declan Rice gifted signed guitar by Ed Sheeran and challenged to 'play it next time' they meet - after the pair duetted at the England camp during Euro 2020
Ben Whittaker DENIES spitting at Liam Cameron's corner after being branded 'classless' by TV commentator for his reaction after second round victory
Tom Aspinall appears to aim a savage dig at Jon Jones over the UFC legend's doping history - as negotiations for huge heavyweight title fight drag on
Dimitri Payet's former mistress claims he 'forced her to film vile sex acts' and lifts lid on their 'fake wedding' behind wife of 20 years' back
Rory McIlroy's rumoured ex Amanda Balionis back on TV for the first time since his Masters win He became sixth man to clinch career Grand Slam 
Kobbie Mainoo posts throwback photo of himself wearing rival's kit to leave fans stunned as Man United star celebrates his 20th birthday
Cardiff place Aaron Ramsey in charge after sacking Omer Riza - with Arsenal legend given three games to save club from relegation
Nicky Butt 'is cautioned by police as he is revealed as the man who headbutted a security guard after being spotted urinating at his birthday party'
Inside the beating heart of Goodison Park as Everton fans prepare to bid farewell to the ground that has united their community for 133 years
Rory McIlroy pictured arriving in Belfast as Masters champion steps off $70million private jet after travelling with daughter Poppy
Lewis Hamilton is blasted as 'f***ing dangerous' by F1 star at Saudi Arabian GP as Ferrari driver learns fate after investigation into incident
Paul Scholes sparks concern over his appearance during TV punditry gig for Man United's win over Lyon He was on punditry duty on Thursday night 
Doting dad Cristiano Ronaldo shows his softer side as footballer playfully celebrates daughter's 3rd birthday with heartwarming Instagram post
Neymar is carted off pitch in tears after ANOTHER injury blow, as joy of 100th home game for boyhood side Santos turns to despair Sad and familiar sight 
Jude Bellingham breaks silence after Real Madrid's humbling Champions League defeat by Arsenal - following clashes with Rice and Saka
Incredible moment the third fastest woman EVER turns up to her son's sports day mums' race... and shows no mercy Olympian at play 
Harry Kane fights back tears in front of fans as England captain's career-long trophy drought stretches past 15 years with Bayern Munich's shock defeat
Serena Williams claims she would have been 'banned for TWENTY YEARS' if tennis superstar had failed doping test like world No1 Jannik Sinner
Rory McIlroy's wife Erica Stoll reacts to 'mystery blonde' who hugged him after Masters win Came after he had celebrated with family 
Myles Lewis-Skelly pokes fun at Antonio Rudiger after Real Madrid defender got away with STAMP on teenage star during Arsenal's victory
Arsenal WAGs enjoy memorable night in Madrid as Bukayo Saka's girlfriend Tolami Benson celebrates win over Real Champions League win 
Scottie Scheffler reveals the truth behind Rory McIlroy Green Jacket moment after backlash for 'classless' move World No 1's exit 
Harriet Dart's spikiest on-court moments: A cut-throat rivalry and rows with umpires - after Brit star told opponent who smelt 'really bad' to put deodorant on
Olympics gender-row boxer Imane Khelif reveals body transformation plans to fight at the next Games - with eyes on another gold medal
Sport's ultimate power couple 'in deep CRISIS': Ex-Man United star Bastian Schweinsteiger and tennis ace Ana Ivanovic 'face marriage split after nine years'
British star Harriet Dart issues apology for asking umpire to tell her opponent to put deodorant on - before French player delivers hilarious response
Watch Unai Emery's priceless reactions to Aston Villa missing two golden chances to draw level with PSG in dramatic Champions League exit
Embarrassing moment Aston Villa play EUROPA LEAGUE anthem instead of Champions League theme as players line up for crunch quarter-final 
Princes William and George are joined by the Duke and Duchess of Westminster to watch Aston Villa's thrilling Champions League battle against PSG
Speedway champion Tai Woffinden provides health update after life-threatening crash left him in a coma He was airlifted to hospital for emergency treatment after collision 
Former Man United Premier League winner, 43, looks unrecognisable as he blends in with fans on his Old Trafford return Remember him? 
Tennis fans blast 'disrespectful' British star Harriet Dart after she asked umpire to tell her opponent to put DEODORANT on in mid-match complaint
Snooker star reveals he almost died from being spiked with KETAMINE on a night out as he thanks manager for saving his life
Rory McIlroy's chef reveals what could be on the menu for his Champions Dinner after Master win - and it's not Irish stew! Food for thought 
Inside the lavish $22m mansion that Rory McIlroy shares with wife Erica Stoll and daughter Poppy - as Masters champion returns home after Augusta triumph 
World Cup winner reveals rare genetic condition that leaves doctors wondering 'how he can WALK' - and reveals what he should have done sooner
Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend Georgina Rodriguez shows off her huge 'engagement ring', weeks after he gave a savage reason for why he hasn't married her
Henry blasts Man United player for doing something he's 'never seen before' - as Carragher compares them to under-FIVES for goal conceded at Newcastle 
Bizarre error sees the WRONG Fulham player subbed off - with fuming boss Marco Silva told the decision can't be reversed after five-minute delay
EXCLUSIVE Rory McIlroy in line to be awarded freedom of his hometown after thrilling Masters victory completed career Grand Slam
Jack Grealish 'racks up £5,000 bar bill and copies Wolf of Wall Street gesture as Man City star parties in swanky London nightclub' 
Chelsea's toxic atmosphere is laid bare in new Stamford Bridge footage after Enzo Maresca appeared to go to war with his own fans after Ipswich draw
Football fans left perplexed and confused as Real Madrid legend Luka Modric, 39, becomes minority owner at mid-table Championship club
Barcelona women's star who touched an opponent's genitals and asked 'do you have a d***' during a match is BANNED for 'inappropriate touching'
Newcastle star Dan Burn hailed as a 'legend' after being filmed pushing a stranger's broken-down car to safety Video goes viral 
Heartbreak for Tom Brady as Birmingham City lose EFL Trophy final after NFL legend jets in for Wembley clash Beaten by Peterborough 
Kylian Mbappe sent off for 'disgusting' horror challenge - just days before Real Madrid's crucial Champions League clash against Arsenal
EXCLUSIVE Michael Schumacher signs Jackie Stewart crash helmet - with the aid of his wife - for charity auction... 12 years after horror skiing accident
Conor McGregor puts $500,000 bet on UFC 314 showdown between Michael Chandler and Paddy Pimblett after teasing potential comeback fight
Newcastle boss Eddie Howe admitted to hospital and will miss Magpies' clash with Man United Howe had felt unwell earlier in week 
Tammy Abraham starts PRAYING after horrendous head clash knocked out AC Milan team-mate The sickening collision left Abraham concerned 
Shocking moment Masters star Max Homa smashes shot into helpless caddie... before screaming at him US star had a moment to forget 
Mohamed Salah SIGNS new £380,000-per-week Liverpool deal as club's owners break their own golden rule to keep 'The Egyptian King'
Andre Onana could be DROPPED for Man United's trip to Newcastle after Lyon horror show - as Ruben Amorim prepares to wield the axe
You can afford a couple more of those now, Mo! Salah shows off £725,000 watch at his Liverpool new £50m contract signing presentation
Football's podcast war: Gary Lineker sticks the knife into rival Gary Neville's pod for 'languishing miles behind' while he rakes in £1.4m profit
Manchester United supporters accuse French police of tear-gassing them after being kept behind in the stadium following 2-2 draw in Lyon
Paul Scholes blasts Andre Onana for his two blunders in Man United's 2-2 draw against Lyon - as goalkeeper endures nightmare evening
Luke Littler upstaged by hometown hero Nathan Aspinall in Manchester - as 'The Asp' claims Premier League Darts win in front of Wayne Rooney
Conor McGregor posts training clip - teasing comeback and declares which UFC 314 fight he is 'interested' in Will we see a return? 
Prince William goes through emotional rollercoaster watching his beloved Aston Villa in Paris as he relishes 'making really important memories' with George
Rory McIlroy's daughter Poppy upstages her dad with astonishing putt at iconic Masters Par-3 contest Poppy lit up Augusta 
Jude Bellingham's dismissive reaction to manager Carlo Ancelotti caught in new footage from Arsenal loss - with Real Madrid boss 'mortally wounded'
Injured Gabriel is glued to his seat under a blanket as his wife goes wild at Arsenal's Champions League win over Real Madrid Warm celebrations 
Meet the owners of 1,900-square-foot house next to Masters golf course who have turned down MILLIONS to sell to Augusta National owners
Fans hail 'humble' Rice for his brilliant interview with Arsenal legend Henry after scoring TWO free-kicks in Champions League win over Real Madrid
Three Real stars called out for 'no sign of life' in Spanish press after loss at Arsenal: 'Tragedy in London'... 'A shipwreck'... 'Humiliation'
Fans joke Micah Richards could be SACKED for 'crude' on-air gag that left Jamie Carragher in stitches Remark saw Carragher burst out laughing 
Kylian Mbappe's priceless reaction to Declan Rice scoring TWO incredible free-kicks in 12 minutes as Arsenal secure dominant Champions League win
Jockey who was banned after riding tragic Celebre d'Allen at Grand National DELETES his social media following backlash from Aintree
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Ipswich RELEGATED from the Premier League after 3-0 loss at Newcastle - as Eddie Howe makes dugout return...
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- Ian Wright REJECTS Eni Aluko's apology, as he breaks silence on her accusing him of 'blocking' opportunities for women in football
- Ryan Reynolds and Blake Lively jet in as Wrexham close in on promotion to the Championship - as Deadpool star pours pints and parties with fans ahead of crunch Charlton clash
- Copa del Rey final thrown into chaos as Real Madrid withdraw from pre-match activities and match official breaks down CRYING in response to critical video shared by Los Blancos' in-house TV channel
- Chris Eubank Jr MAKES the weight for grudge showdown with Conor Benn on Saturday night - coming in 0.6lbs under 170lbs limit
- White men 'blocked' from applying for jobs at Premier League clubs including Man United and Liverpool, as they advertise 'only to women and ethnic minority candidates'
- The Eubanks are REUNITED: Father and son bury the hatchet as Chris Eubank Sr walks side-by-side with Jr on night old family feud is settled against Conor Benn
- Inside Chris Eubank Sr's fractured relationship with son Jr after fighter ignored boxing legend father's desperate pleas to abandon 'illegal' fight with Conor Benn
- Crystal Palace vs Aston Villa - FA Cup RECAP: Eagles blow Unai Emery's sorry side away to reach final
- Dimitri Payet insists relationship with former mistress was 'consensual' in new testimony after ex-girlfriend accused ex-West Ham star of 'forcing her to film bizarre sex acts' and 'drink her own urine'
- Humiliating NFL Draft moment as Shedeur Sanders' dreams are crushed by brutal prank call
- Wayne Rooney's son leaves fans in stitches with hilarious drawing of Man United legend
- Chris Eubank Sr launches fresh attack on son ahead of crunch Conor Benn showdown - claiming he 'has never understood what boxing is about'
- How to train like Conor Benn: 156-pound fighter details hour-by-hour plan he is using to beat Chris Eubank Jr
- Chelsea vs Everton - Premier League RECAP: Nicolas Jackson breaks his barren spell with his first goal of 2025 as Blues boost their hopes of securing Champions League football
- PREMIER LEAGUE RECAP: Brighton and Fulham net dramatic late winners as Newcastle send Ipswich back to the Championship
- Shedeur Sanders' NFL Draft nightmare continues as humiliated QB plummets out of third round in worst slide in history... despite Trump's demand
- Maya Jama joins Marcus Rashford and Declan Rice ringside for Chris Eubank Jr and Conor Benn clash - as other stars including Idris Elba and KSI also settle in for grudge bout
- Boxing's most bitter fight night: Chris Eubank Jr takes on Conor Benn, son of his famous father's greatest rival, but Chris Sr refuses to attend amid a failed drugs test, 'egg-gate' - and a promoter who's dating the opposition's sister
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