Apr
2005
Articles from 30th Apr 2005
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The cap fits for Young Big 'ead
Apr 30 2005 | Football
What is it with Jose Mourinho? Is he just a cool dude, as the ladies would have us think, or is he a tad too clever for his own good? Read
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At the FA's Mersey
Apr 30 2005 | Football
It's a tricky one. I mean, if Liverpool win the European Cup there's no question they'll thoroughly deserve to defend it next season. Read
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Speedway: Tigers feat is a real draw
Apr 30 2005 | Other Sports
Draw kings Glasgow Tigers provide the opposition this weekend as Newcastle Diamonds near the end of their Premier Trophy campaign. Read
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Eagles could be stranded
Apr 30 2005 | Basketball
Newcastle Eagles could pay a high price for their success next season, it was revealed today. Read
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Durham out to scotch Saltires
Apr 30 2005 | Cricket
In-form Durham are determined to avoid a potential banana skin when they take on the Scottish Saltires in Edinburgh tomorrow. Read
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Up for the Cup
Apr 30 2005 | Football
Relegation-threatened Norwich could yet qualify for the UEFA Cup - regardless of whether they are playing in the Barclays Premiership next season. Read
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Deserved treat for brave Denise
Apr 30 2005 | Fashion
Richard Dobinson nominated his wife Denise Dobinson from Newbiggin Hall, Newcastle, for this week's makeover. Read
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Rob Roy heads for Stoute glory road
Apr 30 2005 | Horse Racing
When it comes to knocking the rough edges off classic material in time for the Guineas, Sir Michael Stoute takes some beating. Read
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Moxon gets used to winning feeling
Apr 30 2005 | Cricket
Martyn Moxon has admitted he is still coming to terms with a new experience as Durham coach following their perfect start to the new season. Read
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How Andrew used a feelgood factor
Apr 30 2005 | Rugby
Rob Andrew will use Jonny Wilkinson's decision to sign a new contract with Newcastle as a major motivating factor in the build-up to today's pursuit of a place in the Premiership play-offs. Read
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Snooker: Sunday service no problem
Apr 30 2005 | Other Sports
Born-again Christian Shaun Murphy will have no qualms about competing on the Sabbath if he overcomes Peter Ebdon to reach his first Embassy World Championship final. Read
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Chester's meeting heads the fixture list
Apr 30 2005 | Horse Racing
One of the real joys of the Flat season takes place next week with the staging of Chester's popular May meeting. Read
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South North recruit Windies quickie Collimore
Apr 30 2005 | Cricket
South Northumberland aim to make it three championships on the bounce when they open the season against wooden spoonists Philadelphia at Gosforth this morning. Read
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Steaming Midgley blasts RL bosses
Apr 30 2005 | Rugby
Gateshead Thunder chairman Bill Midgley has slammed the RFL after the Tynesiders were left with just two games in seven weeks due to the vagaries of the 2005 fixture list. Read
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McCulloch staying calm
Apr 30 2005 | Other Sports
Ian McCulloch is refusing to be downhearted despite being on the receiving end of a Matthew Stevens fightback in the other World Championship semi-final at the Crucible. Read
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Fergal makes amends with Sir Bond
Apr 30 2005 | Horse Racing
Fergal Lynch was back in his boss's good books when he snatched a last-gasp victory on Sir Bond in the Stenton Handicap at Musselburgh yesterday. Read
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Durham League preview
Apr 30 2005 | Cricket
Hetton Lyons, with ambitions of joining the Fosters ECB North East Regional Premier League, are again expected to challenge Burnmoor for the Fosters Durham Senior League. Read
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Wilkinson wants to repay the fans
Apr 30 2005 | Rugby
Jonny Wilkinson last night paid tribute to the Falcons fans on the eve of Newcastle's most important game of the season. Read
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Northumberland League preview
Apr 30 2005 | Cricket
Talented youngster Mark Stoneman, who hit a half- century in Swalwell's opening day win at Annfield Plain, will have to miss out on today's Foster's Northumberland Tyneside Senior League fixture at home to Newcastle City. Read
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The funny side of love
Apr 30 2005 | Theatre
Over the past couple of years, Rob Brydon has been busier than a hive-full of worker bees who have overdosed on honey. Read
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Donna dancing with joy as Millie gets an update
Apr 30 2005 | Theatre
Thousands will be stepping through the pillared portico of Newcastle Theatre Royal next week in search of a good time - and confident they'll get it. Read
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Quiet guy has a lot to shout about
Apr 30 2005 | Basketball
If you're a Bennett then you play basketball. Those are the rules. Nobody breaks them. At least, that is, if you belong to the Pompano Beach branch of the Bennett clan. Read
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I can take the heat, says Bridge
Apr 30 2005 | Basketball
Andrew Bridge is confident record-breaking Newcastle can end their season on a glorious high with victory in British basketball's end-of-season showpiece. Read
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Speedway: Bentley's U-turn trip
Apr 30 2005 | Other Sports
Former Newcastle captain Paul Bentley will be racing for the Glasgow Tigers after all in both this weekend's Premier Trophy matches against the Diamonds after changing his mind about leaving the sport. Read
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Els storms clear ahead of the downpour
Apr 30 2005 | Golf
Only the forecast thunderstorms look capable of stopping Ernie Els claiming a third victory of the year after the world No 3 took command of the BMW Asian Open. Read
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O'Neill defends 'handful' Bellamy
Apr 30 2005 | Football
Martin O'Neill has admitted Craig Bellamy is "a handful" - but insists he is more determined than ever to make the player's move to Celtic permanent. Read
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Glazer to woo Red Devils' big two
Apr 30 2005 | Football
Malcolm Glazer will spend the next week trying to work out the best way to persuade Irish racing duo John Magnier and JP McManus to part with their 28.9pc stake in Manchester United. Read
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Defoe's big Spur
Apr 30 2005 | Football
Jermain Defoe is hoping to cap a "fantastic season" for Tottenham by claiming a Uefa Cup place after agreeing new contract terms. Read
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Jewell has spirit to take pressure
Apr 30 2005 | Football
The pressure of leading Wigan's push for the Premiership is enough to drive Paul Jewell to drink. Read
