A new manager and owner will not be able to provide a quick-fix solution for the Magpies. The Toon Army should prepare themselves for a period of stability in order to have a realistic shot at long-term success. Posted June 12, 2007 by Dave Doran

The amazing 8-0 scoreline against Besiktas was not matched by the crowd response. The passionate nights of the old European Cup 30 years ago seemed to bring out more in the fans. Posted November 08, 2007 by Joe Morris

Big Sam just ain't big enough to get the Magpies flying again - and he lacks style and flair, too. The board should be looking to the likes of Martin O'Neill, Martin Jol, Mark Hughes or Steve Coppell. Posted May 09, 2007 by BR Eloise

Self-obsessed Anfield players should drop their cocky over-confidence, fawning self-worship and team baiting and stay focused on actually winning something, says the writer. He maintains the sycophantic backslapping makes a mockery of the club's tradition of humility... Posted December 13, 2007 by Jaimie Kanwar

Rivalries old and older are renewed while a familiar fresh face returns when Man U and Celtic meet in the Champions League, but Sir Alex insists it is more important to put aside all in the interests of the greater goal of table points. Posted September 13, 2006 by Reuters