Jose Mourinho: 'No way Newcastle United will go down'
Manchester United boss Jose Mourinho believes that Rafael Benitez has the know-how to keep Newcastle United above the dotted line in the battle to avoid relegation.
Feb 9, 16:22
Top 20 England players of all time - #12
Sports Mole's countdown of the top 20 English players of all time continues with number 12 - Paul Gascoigne.
Jun 13, 14:36
Tributes flood in for former England manager Graham Taylor
Sports Mole rounds up a selection of tributes paid to former England boss Graham Taylor following his death from a suspected heart attack, aged 72.
Jan 12, 14:23
Louis van Gaal: 'I've not spoken to Jose Mourinho'
Louis van Gaal reveals that he has not spoken to Jose Mourinho about the rumours linking him to the top job at Manchester United.
Feb 14, 10:58
Paul Merson pays tribute to "phenomenal" Don Howe
Paul Merson pays tribute to former Arsenal manager and England coach Don Howe following his passing at the age of 80.
Dec 23, 18:29
Former England coach Don Howe dies
Former England, West Brom and Arsenal player, and legendary coach, Don Howe passes away aged 80.
Dec 23, 17:16
On this day: Visiting Hungary humble England at Wembley
Sixty-two years ago today at Wembley, England were hammered 6-3 at the hands of a Ferenc Puskas-inspired Hungary.
Nov 25, 06:00
On this day: England's Gary Lineker scores twice against Northern Ireland
Twenty-nine years ago today, Gary Lineker found the net twice during England's 3-0 European Championships qualifying victory over Northern Ireland at Wembley.
Oct 15, 06:00
On this day: George Burley loses Ipswich Town job
Thirteen years ago today, Ipswich Town decided to part company with manager George Burley.
Oct 11, 06:00
In Off The Post: Sam Matterface's say on the weekend's Premier League action
In his weekly column for Sports Mole, Sam Matterface pays particular attention to the plights of Newcastle United and Sunderland.
Sep 22, 14:35
On this day: Alan Shearer hits five in Newcastle United rout
On this day in 1999, Alan Shearer found the net five times to help Newcastle United on their way to an 8-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday in the Premier League.
Sep 19, 08:00
John Carver: 'Newcastle United will never return to glory'
John Carver says that Newcastle United will never be successful again.
Sep 15, 01:13
Where Wayne Rooney ranks among England's greatest goalscorers
Sports Mole looks at England's top five scorers, as Wayne Rooney moves level with Bobby Charlton's record of 49 goals.
Sep 5, 20:44
David Beckham given Legend of Football Award at charity event
Former England captain David Beckham is given the Legend of Football Award at a charity event organised by HMV Football Extravaganza.
Sep 2, 12:21
On This Day: Newcastle United sign Dutch striker Patrick Kluivert
Eleven years ago today, Newcastle United completed the signing of Patrick Kluivert from Barcelona.
Jul 21, 08:00
On this day: Crestfallen England exit Italia '90
On this day 25 years ago, England crashed out of the 1990 World Cup at the semi-final stage following a penalty shootout defeat to West Germany in Turin.
Jul 4, 08:00
On this day: Barcelona appoint Terry Venables
Thirty-one years ago today, Terry Venables was surprisingly appointed the new manager of Barcelona.
May 24, 08:00
Sam Allardyce: 'John Carver should have kept quiet'
Sam Allardyce insists that John Carver's angry outburst at his Newcastle players earlier this week was simply down to the pressure of managing a side battling relegation.
May 8, 07:35
Jermaine Jenas defends 'fantastic coach' John Carver
Jermaine Jenas says that John Carver's 'best coach in the Premier League' comments were simply misinterpreted.
May 7, 23:42
On this day: Underdogs Ipswich Town win FA Cup
Thirty-seven years ago today, Ipswich Town won the FA Cup for the one and only time in their history.
May 6, 08:00
Newcastle United 'put pictures of Sir Bobby Robson's team into a skip'
Pictures of Sir Bobby Robson's 2001-02 Newcastle United team are reportedly chucked into a skip by the Premier League club.
Apr 15, 13:50
John Carver wants Newcastle United to entertain
John Carver says that his Newcastle United team should look to entertain in the same mould as Kevin Keegan's side during the 1990s.
Apr 9, 08:44
On this day: Chelsea beat Newcastle United to reach FA Cup final
On this day in 2000, Gus Poyet scored twice to earn Chelsea a 2-1 victory over Newcastle United in the FA Cup semi-final.
Apr 9, 08:00
On this day: Louis Saha returns to haunt Newcastle United
Thirteen years ago today, Louis Saha earned Fulham a point from their trip to his former club Newcastle United.
Apr 8, 08:00
Sir Bobby Robson Foundation reaches fundraising total of £8m
The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation announces that it has reached a fundraising total of £8m.
Mar 25, 13:13
Shay Given: 'Tim Sherwood has similar traits to Sir Bobby Robson'
Aston Villa keeper Shay Given believes that new boss Tim Sherwood has similar attributes to those of legend of the English game Sir Bobby Robson.
Mar 10, 04:14
On this day: Ipswich Town hit Manchester United for six
Thirty-five years ago today, Ipswich Town fired in six unanswered goals against Manchester United at Portman Road.
Mar 1, 10:02
Jose Mourinho: 'Louis van Gaal needs time at Manchester United'
Chelsea manager Jose Mourinho thinks that Louis van Gaal needs time to adapt to life at Manchester United, but thinks that his former boss will succeed at Old Trafford.
Feb 22, 12:19
John Carver "proud" of Newcastle United appointment
John Carver says that it is a "proud day" for him after being appointed Newcastle United head coach.
Jan 26, 16:30
Sir Bobby Robson remembered in Sky Sports documentary
Sky Sports premier a documentary looking back on the life of much-loved legendary football manager Sir Bobby Robson, who passed away in 2009 at the age of 76.
Dec 22, 13:51
Jose Mourinho: 'I came close to signing Thierry Henry while at Barcelona'
Chelsea coach Jose Mourinho admits that he almost signed Thierry Henry while working alongside Sir Bobby Robson at Barcelona.
Dec 17, 15:13
On this day: Arsenal's Ray Parlour hits hat-trick against Newcastle United
Fourteen years ago today, Ray Parlour scored a hat-trick as Arsenal ran out 5-0 winners over Newcastle United at Highbury.
Dec 9, 09:56
Jermaine Jenas: 'Losing Sir Bobby Robson damaged my career'
Former England midfielder Jermaine Jenas admits that Sir Bobby Robson's sacking from Newcastle in 2004 perhaps prevented him from reaching his potential as a player.
Nov 28, 19:35
Joan Laporta: 'Jose Mourinho is not Barcelona target'
Former Barcelona president Joan Laporta denies that he is considering an approach to make Jose Mourinho the next manager of the Spanish club.
Nov 17, 10:10
David Moyes open to moving abroad
Former Everton and Manchester United manager David Moyes says that he would consider offers to work abroad.
Oct 12, 11:36
On this day: Roy Keane sees red as Newcastle United beat Manchester United
Thirteen years ago today, Roy Keane was sent off for a clash with Alan Shearer as Manchester United lost 4-3 away at Newcastle United.
Sep 15, 10:06
On this day: Newcastle United lodge Wayne Rooney bid
Back on this day in 2004, Newcastle United made a bid of £20m for Everton and England teenager Wayne Rooney.
Aug 23, 09:48
On this day: Real Madrid sign Jonathan Woodgate
Ten years ago today, Real Madrid complete the signing of English centre-back Jonathan Woodgate from Real Madrid.
Aug 20, 09:51
Cameroon boss Volker Finke slams "unacceptable" behaviour
Volker Finke criticises the behaviour of some of his Cameroon players during the World Cup.
Jun 22, 22:59
John Barnes: 'Bench Raheem Sterling, Ross Barkley for Italy game'
Ahead of England's World Cup opener against Italy, John Barnes tells Sports Mole that Raheem Sterling and other youngsters would best be used as impact substitutes.
Jun 11, 10:44
