Bent Comments Sat 16th Mar 2002 23:18
Two-goal hero Marcus Bent says he was 'gutted' when Alan Shearer scored Newcastle's equaliser and he could hardly believe it when referee Mike Riley gave the Toon a dubious penalty just minutes later. |
Academy Wins Sat 16th Mar 2002 23:14
Both Town's Academy sides won 3-2 today. The U17s were in action against Bolton in their first play-off game while the U19s, already champions, faced Southampton in a league game. |
Newcastle 2-2 Town Sat 16th Mar 2002 18:22
An Alan Shearer penalty in time beyond the three minutes added on by referee Mike Riley threatened to give all the points to Newcastle from an exciting game at St James' Park. Fortunately for Town, Shearer put his kick wide of the post and a point was the least Town deserved after a battling display had twice seen them ahead through Marcus Bent. That the penalty had been awarded for an obvious dive by Clarence Acuna would have added extra salt to the wound, had Shearer scored. |
Burley Tips Robson Sat 16th Mar 2002 09:18
Town boss George Burley has tipped Bobby Robson to follow in his footsteps and win the Manager of the Year award. Robson, Burley's former boss at Portman Road, has seen his Newcastle challenge at the top of the league this season. |
No Truth in Taricco Talk Sat 16th Mar 2002 09:15
George Burley has said that press speculation that Mauricio Taricco may be on his way back to Portman Road is currently merely that. The Argentinian has been sent off in both his last two starts for Spurs and will be having talks about his future with Glenn Hoddle. |
Dyer Case Adjourned Sat 16th Mar 2002 09:12
Kieron Dyer's latest legal hassle was adjourned yesterday until April 5th, at Bury St Edmunds Magistrates Court. Dyer is charged with allowing his friend James Leech to drive his car without insurance. |
Managers on Match Fri 15th Mar 2002 23:54
George Burley says that Town must show belief and character if they are to escape from relegation. Meanwhile former boss Bobby Robson has no qualms about throwing in ex-Town star Kieron Dyer so soon after his latest injury. |
Tickets Latest Fri 15th Mar 2002 18:07
Town have announced the latest details of ticketing for the Aston Villa, Chelsea and West Ham matches. |
Bent Return Likely Fri 15th Mar 2002 10:45
Town are likely to stick with the dual Marcus attack which ended Wednesday's defeat at Blackburn Rovers. Alun Armstrong looks likely to drop to the bench at Newcastle tomorrow. |
Academy Fixtures Fri 15th Mar 2002 10:42
Town's triumphant U19 Academy side take on Southampton at home on Saturday morning (11am) having already won their league. The U17s have completed their fixtures and are now involved in the play-offs. |
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