Newcastle get Malbranque boost

Newcastle’s hopes of signing Fulham’s French midfielder Steed Malbranque received a significant boost as West Ham completed the signing of Lee Bowyer yesterday. Malbranque is one of Glenn Roeder’s top summer transfer targets and the Magpies saw one...

Newcastle eye up Malbranque swoop

Newcastle are targeting Fulham midfielder Steed Malbranque as they look to increase their attacking resources. The 26-year-old Frenchman has been identified as a potential supplier for England striker Michael Owen, Shola Ameobi and whoever is recruited during the...

Coleman backed to become Newcastle boss

William Hill have seen a flurry of support for Fulham boss Chris Coleman to become the next Newcastle manager. The Bookies have cut his odds from 16/1 to 7/1 fifth favourite. ‘The gamble started in South Wales and moved down towards London from there’ said...

Coleman and Clark in tunnel clash

Fulham boss Chris Coleman and Newcastle star Lee Clark were involved in a tunnel bust-up at Craven Cottage yesterday. The former Fulham team-mates clashed after Fulham’s 1-0 victory and one eyewitness told The SP that Clark had to be restrained as he tried to...

Coleman ecstatic after huge win

Fulham Manager Chris Coleman felt his side were worthy winners and saluted midfielder Malbranque who marked his comeback from a thigh injury in fine style. “This was a massive result for us. Both teams are crippled with injuries so we knew this was never...