Why Newcastle haven't missed Carroll as much as he has missed them

The laws of the football Gods dictate that Andy Carroll will miraculously return to his swash-bucking, goal-scoring former self against his old club N... Read more+

Toon boo boys must realise finishing the 'best of the rest' would be a result this season

What would success be to Newcastle United be this season?Perhaps the question needs to be asked now that Alan Pardew's squad, tested by injury and a t... Read more+

Banged-up Toon can still finish in the top seven... unless sales sabotage Pardew

It could have been a moment for moaning. A few words of feeling sorry for themselves. A gripe about the referee, or rotten luck with injuries. But ins... Read more+

Will Newcastle 'do another Carroll' and cash in on Tiote, Coloccini or Simpson in January?

"You can never think you're OK. The Andy Carroll thing brought that home more vividly than most." That's Alan Pardew summing up his feelings on the Ja... Read more+

Why the history and soul of Newcastle United belongs to the fans and NOT its billionaire owner

Two years ago, when the idea of renaming St James’s Park was first mooted I pledged I’d never refer to it by a sponsors brand. That position hasn’t ch... Read more+

No Taylor call-up is great news for Pardew but another gaffe by Capello

The eccentricity and inconsistency of Fabio Capello’s England squad selections stopped being a surprise years ago. But for the first time in a while, ... Read more+

Still unbeaten, how high can Newcastle rise this season?

Alan Pardew was asked the questions that football fans around the country started posing last night. How high can Newcastle United go? How long will t... Read more+

State of the Toon: Simon Bird takes a detailed look at Newcastle's long awaited mission statement

How long until Mike Ashley is allowed to get the drinks in down at the Bigg Market again? And do the majority of fans reckon there is a semblance of l... Read more+

Why Sunderland boss Bruce should not be under scrutiny until January at the earliest

Niall Quinn has declared that Steve Bruce won't be sacked as Sunderland manager unless the situation at the club becomes "apocalyptic". It is an inter... Read more+

Revealed: The team bonding and meticulous preparation behind Newcastle's flying start

Newcastle United's players had a day out paint-balling last week, followed by a squad meal at a Chinese restaurant. It was the type of corporate bondi... Read more+

Players, Pards and yes, even Ashley, must get credit for flying start

Six games into a season is no time to start crowing about what a great season it will be at Newcastle United. A draw with out-of-sorts Arsenal, beatin... Read more+

Toon Army love Hatem, but is comeback kid really the saviour?

Hatem Ben Arfa is one of those players who has got better in the mind, without actually having played much. He's the enigmatic Newcastle midfielder wh... Read more+

Why Mike Ashley must start showing Newcastle with the same naked respect he does Sports Direct

The sight of Mike Ashley doing a strip tease at a bash for his Sports Direct staff revealed more than his ample beer gut. Even if you found it tacky a... Read more+

Pardew, the players and the fans have all shown their commitment, now Ashley must show his - with cash

“Eighth place and qualification for the Europa League is the sort of target any club in our position can aim for....” So said Newcastle boss Alan Pard... Read more+

How Newcastle can already claim they've reinvested the Andy Carroll cash in the squad

There will be one big question Alan Pardew will have to answer at the end of the month following his first summer in charge. Is Newcastle’s squad stro... Read more+

Sunderland vs Newcastle preview: Why the Tyne-Wear derby is still the best in football

“It’s crazy, crazy. The fans go to the pub, drink loads of beer, come to the ground and bang, it is mad. “And the noise, the noise. The game is so fas... Read more+

Newcastle season preview: Why Pardew faces his toughest job ever to lift the gloom at St James' Park

The Premier League kicks off this weekend and we've got the Daily Mirror's top football writers to give you their thoughts on the new season. Today Si... Read more+

Revealed: The Sunderland Foundation and the unseen side of the Premier League

Inside the Stadium of Light applause rings out, pride fills the room, and trophies are being dished out. This weekend the richest league in the world... Read more+

How Joey Barton is making Toon chiefs look like Twits over new contract

The power-games being played between the men running Newcastle United and its leading players will make it an intriguing summer at St James' Park. On ... Read more+

Will Bruce survive Short's Sunderland inquest?

Chairman Niall Quinn clapped uncomfortably. Board member David Miliband fixed a diplomatic grimace honed by years in Government. Then Ellis Short emer... Read more+

Taylor's team celebration shows he is maturing fast

Steven Taylor has now notched two goals in two games since his return to Newcastle's starting line-up. Judging by his celebrations after scoring an in... Read more+

Why Llambias was wrong to slate Toon Army for booing Carroll

Alan Shearer always had the perfect comeback when asked if he was unsettled at being jeered and abused by rival fans. "You never see a bad player bein... Read more+