1. Real Heroes of Football, Sir Bobby Robson, a Tribute to a Brave English Knight.

    Amidst a game of little moral fibre and financial thuggery, it is easy to forget that the beautiful game has presented us with some real heroes, people that instantly command respect and are true role models to young aspiring footballers across the globe.

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about over 3 years ago 400 reads 17 comments

  2. Newcastle United; All quiet on the transfer front, Where is Keegan's warchest?

    When the final whistle blew on the 9th May, and the perils of a horrible season on Tyneside were put to bed, I and probably every other Toon fan breathed a quiet sigh of relief that the unthinkable (relegation) had been avoided...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about over 3 years ago 308 reads 6 comments

  3. Newcastle United's Joey Barton Sentenced to Six Months in Prison.

    Newcastle United midfielder Joey Barton was sentenced to six months in prison today, after pleading guilty to assault and affray...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about over 3 years ago 891 reads 9 comments

  4. Newcastle United's Top 10 Premier League Signings.

    As a follow up to one of my previous articles entitled, Newcastle United's top 10 Premier League flops, here I take a more positive view on the Toon's transfer record over the last 15 years...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about almost 4 years ago 3,472 reads 15 comments

  5. Newcastle Vs Sunderland Previewing the 139th Tyne-Wear Derby

    Kevin Keegan will look to extend his side's unbeaten run to six games when Royston Keane brings his Labrador-lover's XI to civilisation on Sunday at 1.30pm...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about almost 4 years ago 1,203 reads 6 comments

  6. Chelsea Turmoil: What's Wrong with Chelsea Fans?

    Here we are April 6th, and the business end of the season is fast approaching. Chelsea currently sit three points off the top of the Premier League, and a Champions League quarter final against Fenerbahce is their next game at Stamford Bridge...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about almost 4 years ago 1,877 reads 23 comments

  7. EPL Player of the Year: The Leading Candidates

    There are many headlines and fairytales yet to be written before this season comes to a close. The title is a three horse race with Man Utd, Arsenal and Chelsea all still in the mix...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about almost 4 years ago 1,841 reads 19 comments

  8. English National Team: David Beckham on Track for Greatness

    Fabio Capello today announced his second England squad, and the most notable inclusion was David Beckham. Many had predicted the new national coach would wield the axe on the career of English football's most influential player of the last decade...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about almost 4 years ago 1,258 reads 4 comments

  9. Newcastle United's Top 10 Premier League Flops

    In his first spell as manager of Newcastle United, Kevin Keegan built a squad that came within a whisker of winning the Premiership crown. Pipped at the post by a storming end of season run by the eventual champions Manchester United...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about almost 4 years ago 2,659 reads 10 comments

  10. Newcastle United: Kevin Keegan Finally Has Something to Build On

    After four successive defeats and an alarming slide towards the Premier League drop zone Kevin Keegan last night saw Newcastle earn a much needed point with a battling performance at St Andrews...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about almost 4 years ago 492 reads 2 comments

  11. Fergie blows his top, and United blow the treble.

    Saturday March 8th may turn out to be a decisive day towards the destination of the Premier league championship. An F.A cup quarter final at home to Portsmouth was merely a formality in the eyes of many Manchester Utd supporters...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about almost 4 years ago 611 reads 4 comments

  12. Squeaky Bum Tyne: Newcastle United ready for the fight.

    We are now coming to the business end of the season where trophies are won and promotion is gained. However, my beloved Newcastle United are staring down the barrel of a very big gun indeed...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about almost 4 years ago 467 reads 2 comments

  13. Newcastle Fans Need to Lower Expectations?

    I have been a Newcastle supporter for all my 32 years. When the season begins, I always have expectations and aspirations just like every other Toon fan...

    Chris Kirk Written by Chris Kirk about 4 years ago 456 reads 1 comments