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Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce: 'Tyne-Wear derby one of the biggest'
Sunderland boss Sam Allardyce says that the Tyne-Wear derby is one of the biggest matches in the country.Mar 18, 18:26
Rob Elliot: 'Newcastle United players desperate for Rafael Benitez stay'
Rob Elliot is desperate to see Rafael Benitez stay with Newcastle United beyond the end of the 2015-16 season.Mar 17, 21:01
Rafael Benitez sees positives in Newcastle United defeat
Rafael Benitez says that there "were a lot of positives" for Newcastle United to take from their narrow loss at league leaders Leicester City.Mar 14, 22:21
Shinji Okazaki strike earns Leicester City victory over Newcastle United
A first-half effort from Shinji Okazaki earns leaders Leicester City a 1-0 victory over Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium.Mar 14, 21:50
Team News: Riyad Mahrez fit to start for Leicester City
Riyad Mahrez is passed fit to start for Leicester City against Newcastle United at the King Power Stadium.Mar 14, 19:06
Live Commentary: Leicester City 1-0 Newcastle United - as it happened
Relive Sports Mole's live coverage as Leicester City go five points clear at the top of the Premier League table with a 1-0 win over Newcastle United.Mar 14, 19:00
Georginio Wijnaldum: 'Everyone is trying to prove themselves for Rafael Benitez'
Newcastle United midfielder Georginio Wijnaldum says that all the players are trying to catch the attention of new manager Rafael Benitez.Mar 14, 16:31
Preview:Leicester City vs. Newcastle United
Sports Mole previews the Premier League clash between leaders Leicester City and Rafael Benitez's Newcastle United.Mar 14, 12:01
Rafael Benitez: 'Survival all that matters at Newcastle United'
Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez is unconcerned by his title at St James' Park, having agreed to take on the job at the struggling Premier League side.Mar 12, 21:59
Rafael Benitez confirms relegation clause
New Newcastle United manager Rafael Benitez confirms that he can leave the club if they drop to the Championship.Mar 12, 17:27
Newcastle's Jonjo Shelvey: 'We are lucky to get Rafael Benitez as manager'
Jonjo Shelvey says that Newcastle United are "lucky" to get Rafael Benitez as their new manager.Mar 12, 12:17
Alan Shearer hopes Newcastle board will allow Rafael Benitez to manage his way
Newcastle United legend Alan Shearer is hopeful that the board will allow new manager Rafael Benitez to take charge of the team in his own way.Mar 11, 18:43
Arsene Wenger describes Newcastle United boss Rafael Benitez as "top class"
Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger describes Rafael Benitez as a "top-class manager" following the Spaniard's appointment at Newcastle United.Mar 11, 17:39
Steve McClaren "very disappointed" to be sacked by Newcastle United
Steve McClaren releases a statement admitting that he is "very disappointed" to have been sacked by Newcastle United.Mar 11, 17:10
Rafael Benitez takes on Newcastle United after Steve McClaren exit
Newcastle United confirm the appointment of Rafael Benitez as their new manager just hours after the dismissal of Steve McClaren on Tyneside.Mar 11, 14:39
Steve Howey: 'Rafael Benitez could be fan favourite at Newcastle United'
Former Newcastle United defender Steve Howey believes that Rafael Benitez will be a "fans' favourite" if he is appointed as Steve McClaren's successor.Mar 11, 12:32
Rafael Benitez 'to meet with Newcastle United board following Steve McClaren axe'
Rafael Benitez is reportedly due to hold talks with Newcastle United's board this afternoon following the sacking of manager Steve McClaren.Mar 11, 12:17
Gary Lineker blasts "shambolic" Newcastle United following Steve McClaren sack
Gary Lineker describes Newcastle United's board as "shambolic" following Steve McClaren's sacking as manager.Mar 11, 12:03
Newcastle United sack manager Steve McClaren after nine-month spell
Newcastle United announce that manager Steve McClaren has been sacked following a nine-month spell in charge.Mar 11, 11:32
Newcastle United offer Rafael Benitez three-year deal?
Report in Spain say that Rafael Benitez is in line to sign a three-year contract with Newcastle United.Mar 10, 11:23
Steve McClaren arrives at Newcastle United training ground
Under-pressure Newcastle United head coach Steve McClaren arrives at the club's training base as a report claims that Rafael Benitez is keen on taking over.Mar 10, 09:08
Meeting between Newcastle United, Steve McClaren called off?
A planned meeting between Newcastle United managing director Lee Charnley and manager Steve McClaren reportedly did not go ahead this afternoon.Mar 9, 17:59
Steve McClaren to learn Newcastle United fate today?
Under-fire Newcastle United boss Steve McClaren will reportedly meet with managing director Lee Charnley this afternoon regarding his future at the club.Mar 9, 13:49
Harry Redknapp rejects rumours linking him to Newcastle United job
Harry Redknapp rejects rumours that he has held talks with Newcastle United about replacing manager Steve McClaren.Mar 9, 12:58
Rafael Benitez 'interested in taking over at Newcastle United'
Former Real Madrid boss Rafael Benitez is reportedly open to taking over at Newcastle United until the end of the season.Mar 9, 09:13
Report: David Moyes, Rafael Benitez on Newcastle United managerial shortlist
Out-of-work duo Rafael Benitez and David Moyes are the leading contenders to take over from Steve McClaren at Newcastle United, a report claims.Mar 8, 22:06
Newcastle United in "crisis talks" over manager
The Newcastle United board are reportedly in "crisis talks" over the future of Steve McClaren as the club battles against relegation to the Championship.Mar 6, 19:02
Guillem Balague: 'Zinedine Zidane's future not certain'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez could sack head coach Zinedine Zidane at the end of the season, according to respected Spanish journalist Guillem Balague.Mar 4, 19:26
Preview:Everton vs. West Ham United
Sports Mole looks ahead to the Premier League encounter between Everton and West Ham United at Upton Park.Mar 3, 15:04
Steve McManaman: 'I did not picture Zinedine Zidane as Real Madrid coach'
Steve McManaman says that he never pictured Zinedine Zidane becoming Real Madrid manager due to the Frenchman's quiet nature.Mar 1, 22:34
Preview:Levante vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's La Liga clash between Levante and Real Madrid in Valencia.Mar 1, 14:00
Zinedine Zidane hints at Real Madrid departure
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane claims that "there might be changes, players and coach" at the Bernabeu at the end of the current season.Feb 27, 19:43
Real Madrid's Jese Rodriguez pleased with first-leg victory
Real Madrid attacker Jese Rodriguez reveals his delight after his team recorded a 2-0 win over Roma in the first leg of their Champions League last-16 clash on Wednesday.Feb 18, 14:38
Rafael Benitez: 'Florentino Perez is too involved at Real Madrid'
Real Madrid president Florentino Perez is too involved in every aspect of the Spanish club, according to former Los Blancos boss Rafael Benitez.Feb 18, 13:31
Preview:Roma vs. Real Madrid
Sports Mole previews Wednesday's Champions League last 16 first leg between Roma and Real Madrid at the Stadio Olimpico.Feb 16, 16:47
Report: Valencia want Rafael Benitez return
A report claims that Valencia want their former manager Rafael Benitez to replace Gary Neville as head coach at the end of the season.Feb 5, 19:13
Report: Gareth Bale 'scared off' Manchester United move
Gareth Bale was reportedly 'scared off' a world-record £100m move from Real Madrid to Manchester United because of the club's precarious position.Jan 26, 12:02
Ramon Calderon: 'Rafael Benitez was fourth-choice at Real Madrid'
Rafael Benitez was Real Madrid's fourth-choice to take charge of the club at the start of the season, according to former Los Blancos president Ramon Calderon.Jan 25, 22:33
Andre Villas-Boas astonished by Jose Mourinho's Chelsea exit
Andre Villas-Boas describes Chelsea's sacking of Jose Mourinho as "quite incredible", saying that owner Roman Abramovich has "sacked basically every coach that he's had".Jan 19, 11:43
Zinedine Zidane: 'More to come from Real Madrid'
Real Madrid boss Zinedine Zidane warns that there is more to come from his side after they scored five goals for the second match in a row in victory over Sporting Gijon.Jan 17, 22:00
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