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The highs and lows of a frustrating season

JournalLive — Mon, 20 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

AND so this frustrating season ends, with the performance against Arsenal a step up from previous home efforts.

Time to breathe a sigh of relief at long last

JournalLive — Sun, 12 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

IF a week is a long time in politics then a footballing week is comparable to the Neolithic Era.

An improvement but we still need to do better

JournalLive — Sun, 05 May 2013 23:00:00 GMT

SATURDAY at West Ham was certainly an improvement; mind you, finding our way successfully onto the team bus would have been a step up from the previous weekend.

Shambolic display prompts early walkout

JournalLive — Sun, 28 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

ON February 17, 1968 I walked into St James’ Park for the first time, a testimonial for Jimmy Scott against Celtic.

Relegation threat still looms large

JournalLive — Sun, 21 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

I SUPPOSE we shouldn’t sniff at an away point, given our atrocious results so far on our travels.

Kiss of death watching Toon on TV

JournalLive — Sun, 07 Apr 2013 23:00:00 GMT

IN the post-match de-brief, many theories were proposed as to the defeat in Lisbon. Individual errors, certainly; tactical decisions, possibly – but I’m afraid It’s a little more prosaic.

Paul Dixon on the fall-out from 'that' tackle

JournalLive — Mon, 25 Mar 2013 00:01:00 GMT

THE fall-out from 'that' tackle continues unabated. Quite clearly the announcement that Callum McManaman faces no charges raises more questions than they answer.

Anzhi match brings back memories

JournalLive — Mon, 18 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THURSDAY night brought back memories of European nights of yore and legend.

A view from the Gallowgate

JournalLive — Mon, 11 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

I KNOW for neutrals (and many supporters to be fair) last Thursday’s match was akin to watching monotone PFA chairman Gordon Taylor (a man so boring he sent three accountants to sleep at an after-dinner engagement) explaining the offside rule, but as an exercise in European knock-out play it was exemplary.

Ranger departure the only bright light in a weekend of gloom

JournalLive — Mon, 04 Mar 2013 00:00:00 GMT

THE late winner was inevitable, if undeserved. I had one of those weekends beset with irritation, like driving into town and hitting a red light, I hit the lot.