The former Toon boss enjoyed a day out at the cricket in Dubai as he watched England batter Australia. Steve Bruce looked happy and relaxed as he watched cricket with son Alex in Dubai Credit: Instagram @4alexbruce He was sacked by Newcastle earlier this month Credit: Getty Images - Getty Bruce was axed by Newcastle's new owners earlier this month after the club's £300m Saudi takeover. ...Full Story »

Newcastle United are eyeing Juventus midfielder Aaron Ramsey. Tuttosport says Juventus now want to get the 30-year-old off their wage bill as they eye other targets but finding a suitor could prove difficult due to his salary. Newcastle though are "not scared" of pursuing Ramsey, whose gross salary is €14m. The player himself is open to leaving the Serie A club with a Premier League r...Full Story »

Newcastle struggle to convince Ten HagNewcastle United are struggling in their attempts to appoint Erik ten Hag as their new manager, reports the Mirror. The Ajax boss is reluctant to take over due to the Magpies' lowly Premier League position. Man Utd missed out on Gueye in the summerManchester United did not follow through with their interest in PSG midfielder Idrissa Gueye this summer, r...Full Story »

James Rowberry admitted his start to life as a manager has gone better than he could have dreamed of after Newport’s 5-0 home win over Stevenage maintained his 100 per cent record.After a 3-1 victory at Bristol Rovers in his first game in charge, Rowberry enjoyed a dominant display from his side in his first match in the dugout at Rodney Parade.Dom Telford hit a hat-trick to take his tally...Full Story »

Striker Dom Telford hit a hat-trick as Newport enjoyed a comprehensive 5-0 win over Stevenage at a rain-soaked Rodney Parade.Telford kept up his superb recent form to take his tally to 10 goals in 10 games this season and help maintain James Rowberry’s 100 per cent start as manager.The first arrived after the Stevenage defence failed to deal with a Robbie Willmott cross in the 12th minute ...Full Story »

Bristol Rovers ended Harrogate’s long unbeaten run at home in League Two as Nick Anderton’s strike snatched a 1-0 win at the EnviroVent Stadium.Rovers boss Joey Barton came under fire last week over his “holocaust” comment, but proved his managerial nous as two of his substitutes combined to score the game’s only goal.After a scoreless first half and little in the w...Full Story »

Aaron Drinan netted a hat-trick as Leyton Orient ended a sequence of four successive draws with a 5-0 home win over Hartlepool in a game which was shrouded in controversy.Referee Alan Young took the players off the field for half-time four minutes early.After the customary 15-minute interval break, the official brought the teams back to play the missing time before blowing for half-time and orde...Full Story »

Aleksandar Mitrovic maintained his stunning scoring streak with a hat-trick as Fulham claimed a 3-0 Championship victory over West Brom at Craven Cottage in a game that ended with both teams reduced to 10n men.The result means Fulham opened up a four-point gap to third-placed Albion, while Valerian Ismael’s side were forced to count the cost of a contentious penalty decision and a mistake ...Full Story »

Former Napoli coach Rino Gattuso has been offered to Newcastle United. The Magpies' new Saudi owners have been searching for a replacement as they look to build a Premier League superpower in the North-East. Chelsea legend John Terry emerged on Friday as a contender after his odds were slashed on getting the job. TMW says super agent Jorge Mendes has been 'pushing' for Gattuso to take over ...Full Story »

Conte won't take job until end of season Antonio Conte will not take charge of a team mid-season and wants to have decision-making power at any job he does take, according to Todofichajes. Newcastle and Manchester United were both interested in the former Chelsea boss he has turned down both offers. The Italian has not ruled out a return to the Premier League in the future but will not be rus...Full Story »

Jack Colback scored a late equaliser to rescue a point as Nottingham Forest claimed a share of the spoils from a 1-1 Championship draw at QPR.Lyndon Dykes’ goal just before half-time looked to have given the hosts maximum points before Colback struck at the death.Scotland boss Steve Clarke was at the Kiyan Prince Foundation Stadium to see Dykes continue his impressive scoring form.QPR were...Full Story »

Burnley boss Sean Dyche has no fresh injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s visit of Brentford.Ben Mee returned from illness to clock up 90 minutes in Wednesday’s 1-0 Carabao Cup defeat to Tottenham and is in contention to feature again.Reserve goalkeeper Wayne Hennessey missed that match with an ankle problem and could be sidelined again, while Dale Stephens is still not match fit foll...Full Story »

Newcastle midfielder Jonjo Shelvey is back in contention for the home game against Chelsea after suspension.Interim-boss Graeme Jones could also recall goalkeeper Martin Debravka, who has returned to training after a foot injury.Paul Dummett (calf) and Elliot Anderson (hip) both remain sidelined, but otherwise Jones has a full-strength squad to choose from.Chelsea will still be without both Timo...Full Story »

Pep Guardiola should have a near fully-fit squad to choose from when Manchester City host Crystal Palace in his 200th Premier League game in charge.Raheem Sterling returned from a back problem to play in City’s penalty shoot-out defeat to West Ham in the Carabao Cup in mid-week.Ferran Torres is the only long-term absentee.Crystal Palace will make a late decision on the fitness of Wilfried ...Full Story »

Fleetwood have no new injury concerns ahead of Saturday’s Sky Bet League One visit of high-flying Wycombe.Simon Grayson’s side lost at home to Ipswich last time out and sit 21st in the table, with Tom Clarke and Jordan Rossiter close to being in contention this time around.Anthony Pilkington and Joe Garner both started a behind-closed-doors friendly against Accrington and could featu...Full Story »

Newport will check on skipper Matt Dolan ahead of the visit of Stevenage.Dolan went off injured just 15 minutes into last weekend’s 3-1 win at Bristol Rovers.County can welcome back Ed Upson and Ryan Haynes from suspension.Both were sent off during the 2-2 draw with Carlisle last Tuesday.Adam Smith is set to keep his place in goal for Stevenage.The former Northampton and Bristol Rovers kee...Full Story »

Eden Hazard is set to be pursued by Newcastle United as their new owners look to add superstar quality to their struggling side, according to reports. The Magpies were taken over by the Saudi Public Investment Fund earlier this month which saw the club instantly become the wealthiest in England. And the Newcastle hierarchy appear to be wasting no time in trying to get the club to the top, havi...Full Story »

Manchester United have told Paul Pogba they won't be making another new contract offer. The Daily Star says United have given up hope of keeping Pogba after seeing him reject the offer of a bumper new deal. One option would be to sell him to the highest bidder in the January transfer window, but Old Trafford bosses would prefer to keep him until the summer to give them more time to find his ...Full Story »

Arsenal alert to potential Zakaria signing Arsenal are paying close attention to Borussia Monchengladbach midfielder Dennis Zakaria, according to the Sun. The 24-year-old is yet to renew his contract and could be available on a free transfer this summer. Ferdinand warns Newcastle not to sign superstars Ex-Newcastle United favourite Les Ferdinand believes his club should stay away from big ...Full Story »

Manchester United and Newcastle United are interested in Barcelona winger Ousmane Dembele. Mundo Deportivo says the Catalan giants have offered the Frenchman a new contract and given him a ONE-MONTH deadline to sign it. The France international's agent wants him to leave Barca but the Catalan giants have hatched a plan to convince him to stay. One of the main elements of their scheme is to ...Full Story »