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World Cup Insider - ITV's early problems but viewers still tune in

THE ITV crew on the Copacabana beach were targeted by protestors on opening night of the finals – raising fears that they will continue.

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England's problems are not surprising, but there are positives

AS England warmed up for the World Cup with a couple of friendlies in Miami earlier this month, everyone had an opinion on how Roy Hodgson’s men would perform in Brazil.

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North-East transfer gossip (Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough):...

ANOTHER transfer window, another Jelle Vossen story. A bit like Sunderland being linked with Robbie Keane constantly over the years or Jermain Defoe possibly heading to Newcastle United, Mr Vossen has...

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North-East transfer gossip (Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough): Friday,...

ARSENAL have confirmed the arrival of Chilean World Cup star Alexis Sanchez in a deal worth £30m from Barcelona and Mathieu Debuchy will soon follow suit.

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North-East transfer gossip (Newcastle, Sunderland and Middlesbrough):...

There is a new name in the frame to become Alan Pardew’s next signing. A new day, a different player; this time the England youth international Eric Dier.

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Pardew could do with a Capital One gain for Magpies despite Premier League focus

NEWCASTLE UNITED return to action tonight knowing that supporters will be scrutinising the performance at Selhurst Park more closely because of the club’s policy not to make domestic cup competitions...

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Boro boss up for manager of the month

AITOR KARANKA has been nominated for his first manager of the month award after leading Middlesbrough through an unbeaten September.

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Sunderland boss wants to go back in time with former Manchester City and Boro...

SUNDERLAND fans have witnessed the brilliance of Adam Johnson at first hand and Gus Poyet was mesmerised by the winger’s performances when he earned the Premier League’s player of the month at the...

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Jozy Altidore may need to leave Sunderland to save his career

IF Jozy Altidore fails to score in either of Sunderland’s next two matches, it will be a year since he scored his one and only Premier League goal in a red and white shirt.

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Who is the greatest Tyne-Wear derby player ever?

After Sunderland’s latest heroics at St James’ Park, Adam Johnson is now a Tyne-Wear derby hero. Chief football writer Paul Fraser looks at other players who could argue to be the greatest derby player.

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Pardew's Palace move does not guarantee brighter times on Tyneside

THERE may be satisfaction among the fans, but it is merely speculation to suggest Newcastle United will be better off once Alan Pardew completes his managerial transfer to Crystal Palace.

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What issues do Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough and Hartlepool face in...

It is almost January 1, so the transfer window is ready to open and the wheeling and dealing will begin. Chief football writer Paul Fraser and Sports Editor Nick Loughlin consider what three issues...

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Newcastle and Sunderland named in football rich list's top 30

NEWCASTLE UNITED and Sunderland have both been named in this year’s top 30 in Deloitte’s annual football rich list.

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Alan Pardew has gone from Newcastle but is not forgotten

AFTER four years at Newcastle United, Alan Pardew deserves a fair reception, doesn’t he?

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Promotion would make Moors boss Ainsley top of the class

Jason Ainsley regularly swaps the classroom for the dressing room. Chief football writer Paul Fraser went back to school with the Spennymoor boss to see how he combines the two

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Unfortunate Carver had to go for McClaren's methods to work at Newcastle

IF Steve McClaren wants Newcastle United to make the most of a fresh start under his guidance, then it needed the fresh approach.

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Top 6 rivals to Laura Bassett for costliest own goal of all time

LAURA BASSETT’S horrible own goal in stoppage-time in Edmonton yesterday proved the killer blow to England’s attempts to reach a first ever Women’s World Cup final.

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Top candidates should be queuing up for Sunderland job, not running away from it

CAST your eyes over yesterday’s newspapers or type ‘Sunderland manager’ into Google and you will soon understand that taking over at the Stadium of Light has not proven to be the most appealing job...

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Promising Harry Chapman has to be patient admits Aitor Karanka even though...

WHEN Harry Chapman beat one defender near the touchline with a couple of stepovers, darted towards the byline after rounding a second Torino player before delicately lifting the ball over the...

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Can either Boro or Everton get as close as the Echo have to the Capital One...

FOR those of you who have been over to Darlington, you will have seen The Northern Echo’s Priestgate home for more than 100 years standing proudly in the centre of town.

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Kike or Cristhian Stuani? Who should replace David Nugent in the...

AITOR KARANKA has an important couple of games coming up before Christmas, but where will he turn to replace the suspended David Nugent?

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Could Boro be the region's only Premier League club for first time in 25 years?

Chief football writer Paul Fraser has penned this column for today's Middlesbrough match-day programme

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Can Boro keep Euro dream alive by defeating PSG?

Middlesbrough's Under-19s are due to face Paris St Germain on Wednesday night, chief football writer PAUL FRASER wrote this column for the Boro match-day programme

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It's been a while since Boro had a promotion party but the North-East has had...

As Middlesbrough prepare to face Brighton in a Championship showdown for promotion, Paul Fraser has written this column for the club's match-day programme

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Five young players to look out for at the Euros?

EUROPEAN football boasts some of the best players in the world right now and a look at some of the younger players involved in Euro 2016 shows the future is just as bright.

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Three Wales players would make the England team, wouldn't they?

SLOVAKIA’S victory over Russia has put greater pressure on England to deliver a victory over the Welsh when they meet in Lens on Thursday afternoon, particularly in the battle to top the group.

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Signs of togetherness and quality could drive England to Euros glory under...

WHETHER it was a last throw of the dice or a tactical masterstroke, Roy Hodgson’s decision to change things in the second half at the Stade Bollaert-Delelis on Thursday afternoon could have given...

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'Iceland are hotter than people think' claims former Boro boy as he gives...

THE high-pitched sound of a commentator roaring with delight and excitement as Iceland broke away to score a last-minute winner, setting up tonight’s second round match with England in the European...

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Eddie Howe or Sam Allardyce for England? And who else is in the frame to...

AFTER four years, 56 matches and monumental failures at the last World Cup and this summer’s European Championships, Roy Hodgson has paved the way for another man to be charged with the task of...

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Explained: Why Middlesbrough are so happy to spend big on Dutch midfielder...

IT IS a deal that could end up being Middlesbrough’s most expensive of the summer, so what is it about Marten de Roon that has got chairman Steve Gibson ready to spend big?

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Lessons learned in Manchester and Spain will help David Moyes at Sunderland

IT has been a bit of a whirlwind couple of weeks for David Moyes. But yesterday he finally emerged through the Academy of Light’s front doors for the first time to pose in front of photographers and...

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Gareth Southgate's early Middlesbrough days prove he can handle England

LATER this month it will be seven years since Gareth Southgate’s only brush with club management came to an end at the Riverside Stadium.

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Four things England need to get right to shine in France

THE squad has been finalised, the players are excited and should be desperate to impress on a stage being watched around the world. Who will shine? Who will succeed? And who will fail?

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Hopes and fears for Middlesbrough, Sunderland and Newcastle in 2017

ANOTHER 12 months have gone and the region’s leading three football clubs all face contrasting times in the next year.

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Saturday Spotlight: Time to say farewell and thank you after Dave Parnaby's...

Dave Parnaby has brought an end to an extremely successful period in the history of Middlesbrough by retiring from his role as academy manager. Chief football writer Paul Fraser spoke exclusively with...

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Newcastle: Are the Magpies destined to miss out on the title? Predictions ...

RAFAEL BENITEZ always said April would be the significant month in the race for an automatic promotion place in the Championship – and that is how it has turned out.

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Tees-Wear derby: Who will be best placed for a season in the Championship?...

THERE were a few empty red seats dotted around the Riverside Stadium, and understandably so. Given the sorry state that these North-East neighbours find themselves in, it was incredible that there...

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Four key issues from Sunderland’s victory at Hull plus reaction from David Moyes

THE wait for a Sunderland win is over, it’s just arrived too late to help them in their fight to stay in the Premier League.

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Newcastle: 5 players Rafa Benitez needs to consider ahead of Premier League...

NEWCASTLE UNITED are returning to the Premier League and have already been linked with an incredible number of players since securing an exit from the Championship at the first attempt.

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Sunderland: What could a new manager be left with next month?

ELLIS Short and Martin Bain are due to come up with a plan of action in the hunt for Sunderland’s next manager. Whoever they can attract to take over at the Stadium of Light is going to have a busy...

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Sunderland: Where does Jordan Pickford rank in world's most expensive...

JORDAN PICKFORD has completed his record-busting £30m move to Everton from Sunderland after completing the formalities on international duty with England's Under-21s in Poland.

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Sunderland kick-off: Summer mover Brendan Galloway desperate for Wearside lift

FOR a young man who does not turn 22 until March, Brendan Galloway has already experienced the highs and lows of professional football.

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Sunderland: Could time in the Championship be better than many expect on...

AFTER years of constantly struggling to stay in the Premier League, Sunderland have a chance to enjoy something different this season.

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Sunderland Kick-Off: Simon Grayson aims to make it five from five

SIMON GRAYSON was targeted to take over at Sunderland for a reason.

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SUNDERLAND: 'We have a crisis to solve' - Read the full transcript of Black...

SUNDERLAND owner Ellis Short has claimed that his “heart” is still in the club after revealing a determination to turn things around in a rare interview.

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Iheanacho or Slimani for Newcastle? Boro look to Everton & Leicester,...

IT could be the tale of the two Cities over the next 24 hours as Rafael Benitez edges closer to ending the transfer window furious.

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AGENTS' FEES: Sunderland paid more to agents than transfer fees, while...

NEW figures released by the Football Association highlight how Sunderland spent more than three times on agents to what they actually did on new signings over the last 14 months.

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MIDDLESBROUGH: The return of Aitor Karanka ... despite the lows he should get...

A WEEK is a long time in football, so a year should have provided a great healer when Aitor Karanka returns to the Riverside for the first time since his departure.

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Boro and Derby to win battle for play-off spots, predicts Paul Fraser

MIDDLESBROUGH’S return to winning ways should provide the catalyst for an end-of-season boost of confidence to secure a play-off spot.

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Tony Pulis: Who says Britt's not my type of player at Boro?

AS one door closes, another opens. The challenge facing Britt Assombalonga is to walk straight through, grasp the opportunity in front of him and turn in a performance that can help Middlesbrough stay...

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