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Two free-scoring teams contest Widnes Cup final

11:10am Friday 24th August 2012

THE Derek Roylance Widnes Cup Final will take place on Saturday at Stobart Stadium between three times winners Cronton Villa and the competition’s highest scorers and one time winners St Michaels.

Extra-time success for Spaniards

CELEBRATION TIME: Spain’s players show their delight after being presented with the World Cup last night

8:02am Monday 12th July 2010

Andres Iniesta grabbed a late winner in extra-time as Spain won the World Cup for the first time.

Spain win World Cup

10:06pm Sunday 11th July 2010

Spain have won the World Cup after beating Holland 1-0 after extra-time in the final in Johannesburg.

FIFA president defends World Cup from criticism

9:20pm Sunday 11th July 2010

FIFA president Sepp Blatter has defended the 2010 World Cup from criticism over empty seats and poor refereeing standards.

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Hard to expect much from region's big three next season either

12:49pm Monday 20th May 2013

ANOTHER season is over and there will not be a Newcastle United, Sunderland or Middlesbrough fan out there disappointed about that.

Why have Pardew's Newcastle dropped so low?

NEWCASTLE BOSS: Tony Mowbray

9:00am Tuesday 30th April 2013

WHEN Alan Pardew thinks of last season, he will remember being awarded manager of the year by both the League Managers' Association and the Premier League's sponsor, Barclays.

Liverpool should keep hold of Suarez

10:47am Tuesday 23rd April 2013

IT would be all too easy for Liverpool to sell Luis Suarez. With 23 goals in the Premier League this season and his five assists, he is one of the hottest attacking talents in football and his sale would bring in more than £40m.

  • Hard to expect much from region's big three next season either
  • Why have Pardew's Newcastle dropped so low?
  • Liverpool should keep hold of Suarez
  • Pardew primed for crucial week with Magpies
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