- Healthcare regulator chief quits
- Scrap NHS Bill, says Royal College
- GPs 'overpaid for ghost patients'
- Mild weather hits Centrica profits
- Weight loss operations up by 12%
- Net immigration steady at 250,000
- Toddler critically ill after crash
- Son's tribute to funnyman Carson
- Adoption process to be speeded up
- MEP arrested over 'fraud' claims
- Probe into sex-selection abortions
- 'Sharp drop' in degree courses
- Tube staff under attack, says RMT
- Action urged on hip fracture costs
- Clegg reveals £1bn jobs fund boost
- Tributes to 'jolly jester' Carson
- Travellers 'hit by rip-off charges'
- UK urged to support tar sands ban
- Fast-track asylum delays criticised
- Korean firm wins MoD tankers deal
Transfer Rumours
Hartlepool United’s stars warned by coach Micky Barron to improve – or be dropped to reserves
MICKY Barron admits some of Hartlepool United’s senior stars could face up to “a month in the reserves” if they don’t take the chance to impress manager Neale Cooper.
HARTLEPOOL UNITED RESERVES 0 ROTHERHAM UNITED RESERVES 1
IT wasn’t just Samuel Adjei and Steven Irwin on trial for Hartlepool United
Sunderland’s Fraizer Campbell called up to England squad for Holland game
FRAIZER Campbell’s stunning return from injury continued today after the Sunderland striker was named in the England squad for next week’s friendly with Holland.
Sunderland boss Martin O’Neill says Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos will get first-team chances
MARTIN O’NEILL believes deadline-day signings Wayne Bridge and Sotirios Kyrgiakos will have a part to play in Sunderland’s season, despite barely featuring so far.
Transfer rumours Feb 23: Sunderland, Arsenal, Lampard, Man Utd, Reading.
Sunderland face competition from Sevilla and Saint Etienne in the race to land Atalanta midfielder Moussa Kone. The Ivorian has impressed this season while on loan at Serie B outfit Pescara – talkSPORT
Neale Cooper reveals ‘declaration’ helped inspire his Hartlepool United team to beat Notts County 3-0
NEALE Cooper has transformed Hartlepool United’s fortunes at Victoria Park after revealing he delivered a stinging message to his players: “We’re in charge of this place, no one else”.
‘Iconic’ Newcastle United duo Yohan Cabaye and Cheik Tiote set to be reunited for Wolverhampton Wanderers game
ALAN Pardew has his “iconic players” back for Newcastle United – and they are chomping at the bit to face Wolverhampton Wanderers.
TRANSFER RUMOURS - Feb 22: Demba Ba, Chelsea, Walcott, Sunderland, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Man Utd
Newcastle have been warned they could lose top scorer Demba Ba, 26, for just £3.5m this summer – Daily Star
Hartlepool United boss Neale Cooper could have unchanged side for Wycombe Wanderers trip
HARTLEPOOL United boss Neale Cooper looks set to name an unchanged team for the fifth game in a row at bottom club Wycombe Wanderers this weekend, writes CRAIG HOPE.
Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan could be set to stay with United Arab Emirates club Al-Ain
AL-AIN coach Cosmin Olaroiu is confident Sunderland striker Asamoah Gyan will convert his loan deal into a permanent move during the summer.
Sunderland’s Craig Gardner hails boss Martin O’Neill as a ‘top, top manager’
CRAIG Gardner says he holds no grudges against Martin O’Neill for selling him while manager of Aston Villa.
Middlesbrough’s Marvin Emnes bags double to beat Millwall 3-1
MARVIN Emnes marked his return to goalscoring form for Middlesbrough after the Dutch striker’s double against Millwall fired them back into the play-off places.
TRANSFER RUMOURS - Feb 21: Kieran Richardson, Sunderland, Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal, Everton, Newcastle Utd
Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has admitted to frustration at Newcastle’s failed deadline-day move for Watford’s 25-year-old defender Adrian Mariappa – Shields Gazette
Boro boosted as Rhys Williams commits future to club
RHYS Williams has handed Middlesbrough a massive boost heading into tonight’s game at Millwall after committing his long-term future to the club, writes CRAIG HOPE.
Adam Boyd set for reserve-team action
ADAM Boyd will get another chance to prove his fitness when Hartlepool United reserves return to action tomorrow afternoon.
Tony Sweeney has regrets but refuses to rule out play-off push
TONY Sweeney admits there is a haunting feeling of “what if?” among the Hartlepool United squad – but has not ruled out a late assault on the play-offs.
TRANSFER RUMOURS: Monday, Feb 20 - Everton, Wolves, Chelsea, Liverpool, Rangers, Spurs, Roy Keane
Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane is considering returning to Aston Villa in the summer – the Mirror
Hartlepool boss Neale Cooper still looks to strengthen side, despite ‘perfect’ 3-0 win over Notts County
NEALE Cooper is today reflecting on a “perfect” home win – but he still wants to strengthen his side ahead of a late-season play-off charge.
Hartlepool boss Neale Cooper says spirit played big part in 3-0 hammering of Notts County
NEALE Cooper believes the spirit and willingness of his players to fight for each other was the key to Saturday’s 3-0 crushing of Notts County.
Sunderland’s Kieran Richardson desperate for Wembley return after FA Cup win over Arsenal
KIERAN Richardson is desperate to live the Wembley dream with Sunderland – five years after playing in the opening game at the national stadium.
Hartlepool United’s Tony Sweeney says his brace against Notts County was ‘payback for a spanking’
TONY Sweeney admits his goals in the 3-0 win over Notts County were “payback” for the “spanking” Hartlepool United took in the reverse fixture on national television.
FRANK AND HOPEFUL: County tied in Notts video
CHIEF sports writer, Craig Hope and photographer, Frank Reid are back to reflect on Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Notts County.
Niall Quinn quits Black Cats shock
SUNDERLAND FC today announced that Niall Quinn has decided to step down from his role at the football club after six years.
Sunderland have to face bogey side Everton away in FA Cup quarter-finals
SUNDERLAND will have to travel to Goodison Park to face bogey side Everton in the FA Cup quarter-finals.
Sunderland skipper Lee Cattermole says team deserved 2-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal
SUNDERLAND midfielder Lee Cattermole said the 2-0 FA Cup win over Arsenal was just reward for the Black Cats.
Hartlepool Utd 3 Notts County 0: Sweeney gets Pools on the move
Hartlepool United shot up five places to ninth in League One thanks to a comprehensive 3-0 victory over Notts County at Victoria Park, writes CRAIG HOPE.
Pools could make loan move for SAFC ace Ryan Noble
HARTLEPOOL United could make a loan move for Sunderland striker Ryan Noble, writes CRAIG HOPE.
Ryan Taylor has responded to ‘respect’ says former Toon ace
IN-FORM Ryan Taylor has responded to the ‘respect’ Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has shown him.
SAFC boss taken aback by rise of James McClean
MARTIN O’Neill says he has been taken aback by wing wonder James McClean’s rise to prominence.
Notts County win can help unwind Hartlepool Utd boss
NEALE Cooper isn’t scared to unleash his angry side, as his players have now discovered – but he hopes it’s back to laughing and joking come tomorrow tea-time.
Hartlepool Utd star striker to go out on loan
ADAM Boyd has been made available for loan by Hartlepool United.
Sunderland boss welcomes back Cattermole ahead of Arsenal cup clash
MARTIN O’Neill has welcomed the resumption of competition for places in Sunderland’s ranks, with skipper Lee Cattermole now in contention for a comeback.
Weekend off Jut the job for Middlesbrough’s Lukas
LUKAS Jutkiewicz will recharge his batteries this weekend ahead of renewing Middlesbrough’s promotion push at Millwall on Tuesday.
TRANSFER RUMOURS - Feb 17: Liverpool, Suarez, Man Utd, Chelsea, Sturridge, Man City, Tevez
Italian side Palermo have admitted they would consider making a shock bid for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who is reportedly unhappy with the way he has been treated in England following his eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United’s Patrice Evra – Metro
Hartlepool Utd star needs to put in extra work
NEALE Cooper says Nathan Luscombe needs to do “extra work” on the training ground at Maiden Castle before returning to the first-team fold, writes CRAIG HOPE.
Hartlepool Utd star Brown to replay faith ahead of Notts County clash
JAMES Brown would have had no complaints had he been dumped by Hartlepool United during the summer – but now he is determined to repay their faith.
Sunderland star pledges future ahead of Arsenal cup clash
CRAIG Gardner says tales of his homesickness have been over-exaggerated.
Middlesbrough hoping for striker goal rush
IT may have taken Lukas Jutkiewicz nearly six hours to break his Middlesbrough scoring duck, but now he’s up and running Tony Mowbray is expecting a goal rush.
Newcastle Utd star returns for Wolves game
CHEIK Tiote will be back at Newcastle United refreshed for the challenges ahead at St James’s Park – after a well-earned break.
TRANSFER RUMOURS - Feb 16: Newcastle, Arsenal, Chelsea, Sturridge, Liverpool, Man Utd
Newcastle are waiting to see if Bolton are successful in their fight against relegation before making a move for 23-year-old playmaker Mark Davies – Bolton News
FRANK AND HOPEFUL: Deep-ly frustrating night for Pools video
THE Mail’s chief sports writer, Craig Hope and photographer, Frank Reid gather in the newsroom to reflect on Tuesday’s 1-0 defeat at Preston North End’s Deepdale home.
Newcastle United’s Ryan Taylor deseprate to rejoin push for European glory
RYAN Taylor is desperate to rejoin Newcastle United’s bid for European football, writes Miles Starforth.
TRANSFER RUMOURS: Feb 15 - Newcastle, Man Utd, Arsenal, Pogba, Chelsea, Spurs, Man City
Newcastle United are understood to have Bolton Wanderers’ midfielder Mark Davies, 23, on their summer transfer shortlist – Shields Gazette
Sunderland’s Stephane Sessegnon hails impact of Jack Colback and Craig Gardner in midfield
STEPHANE Sessegnon has praised the impact of double act Jack Colback and Craig Gardner in making light of Sunderland’s injury-hit midfield.
Middlesbrough boss Tony Mowbray relieved after 2-1 win over Nottingham Forest
MIDDLESBROUGH boss Tony Mowbray has spoken of his relief after his depleted side saw off battling strugglers Nottingham Forest 2-1 last night.
Hartlepool United’s James Brown shocked to end up losing against Preston North End
JAMES Brown was still taking his place on the visiting bench when Preston North End stole victory at Deepdale.
Hartlepool boss Neale Cooper ‘raging’ after defeat to Preston North End
NEALE Cooper will today intensify his search for a new striker after leaving Preston in a “rage” last night.
FULL-TIME REPORT: Pools dominate but are beaten at Preston
HARTLEPOOL United failed to make their first-half superiority pay as Preston North End stole the only goal 14 minutes from time.
Transfer rumours - February 14 - Arsenal, Man Utd, Wolves, Steve Bruce, Rangers, Chelsea, Klinsmann, Redknapp
Wolves are ready to turn to former Sunderland boss Steve Bruce to keep them in the Premier League after sacking Mick McCarthy – the Sun
Cats star McClean will play for Ireland says O’Shea
JOHN O’SHEA is confident James McClean will ultimately play a major role on the international stage despite missing out on a place in the Republic of Ireland squad.
- TRANSFER RUMOURS - Feb 21: Kieran Richardson, Sunderland, Liverpool, Man Utd, Arsenal, Everton, Newcastle Utd
- TRANSFER RUMOURS - Feb 22: Demba Ba, Chelsea, Walcott, Sunderland, Arsenal, Liverpool, Manchester City, Man Utd
- TRANSFER RUMOURS: Monday, Feb 20 - Everton, Wolves, Chelsea, Liverpool, Rangers, Spurs, Roy Keane
- Man admits to killing dad-of-three
- Woman cradled dying boyfriend
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Thursday 23 February 2012
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