That's an expression I really dislike!

Being the sufferer of bad bones as I am, in the days when I lived with my Mother and would be in dreadful pain and discomfort, she would often say, well think youself lucky, look at so and so up in the village, she's in a wheelchair with her Arthritis!

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Newcastle United manager Chris Hughton thinks we should be scoring more goals in our home games. Having not lost at home, perhaps Hughton thinks it's time to entertain a little more. He said: "I don't think that it is necessarily the case that someone is due a beating, but we know that we can play better in [. Click to continue reading...

On a horrible wet and windy morning many fans might be glad that they are staying home this afternoon instead of having to travel to football, so maybe this break has come at the right time for once? No – ok, just trying to cheer up the grumpy ones who are missing their footie fix.

Look on the bright side, England play Brazil, so that could be a good game to watch, alternatively there is the France v ROI play off, first leg – difficult choice?

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Something is happening behind the scenes that Pompey that is worth a great deal more headscratching than what it's generating at the moment. The club's present footballing situation is a nightmare, and after rumours that players and staff have not been paid, the financial situation cannot be much better.

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When Sol Campbell signed for The Magpies, there were many who thought he just got his directions wrong when he ended up at Notts County. An ex England international with a distinguished career, playing for a League Two club, but for how long? The accusations levelled against Campbell were that he walked out during a training session.

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Some everyday names are back at it:

• Pavlyuchenko demands January exit from Tottenham.
  
• Could he be headed to Liverpool?
  
• Bayern stands by Ribery price.
  
• Forlan signs Atletico extension.
  
• Rapids might trade Noonan, Gibbs.
  
• Robinho desperate for City exit.

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Former England international Sol Campbell has revealed that he is trying to push a move forward that would see him sign for Newcastle United. Campbell controversially left Notts County just months ago and has been looking for a squad since.

"I have had talks with Chris Hughton and if all works out, I would be happy to sign for Newcastle United," said Campbell.

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Apparently he is a fan of the Black and White Stripes!

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Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is not ruling out move for vastly-experienced former England defender Sol Campbell.

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Chris Hughton doesn't rule out bringing Sol Campbell to Newcastle United. I think Hughton is yanking my chain because back on 31st October I wrote an article suggesting that Campbell was one of his transfer targets but then on the 3rd November I had to write an article saying he wasn't after Hughton said: "There is no [. Click to continue reading...

The oldest professional football club believe it or not faces the possibility of court proceedings for non-payment of taxes.

Months after a Qadbak Investments, a Middle East company, whose owners remain largely unidentified bought over Notts County, they are faced with a huge tax bill which had accrued under Blenheim 1862, the former parent company.

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Let's get to it. No time to waste.

• Chelsea interested in Benfica trio.
  
• Buffon a target for United and Bayern.
  
• CSKA Moscow winger in high demand.
  
• Sol Campbell and Hertha Berlin?
  
• Arsenal youngster's stock is soaring.
  
• Blackburn resigned to losing McCarthy?

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Our Thursday programme series last week went back 56 years, to the first ever floodlight match at Tottenham Hotspur's White Hart lane. Today, we hop across North London to Highbury, and Arsenal's first major floodlit fixture against Hapoel Tel Aviv.

Programme cover courtesy of the highly-recommended Footysphere.

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! Article Start >Who sang Twilight Cafe in 1981? Ah, hang on, not that sort of 'bits and pieces'. No indeed, just some bits and pieces about Newcastle United from the last few days that haven't managed to get their own article. Much has been said of Hughton's now permanent role as manager for the rest [. Click to continue reading...

We all know about 34 year old David Beckham, a cracking set piece taker and he has a phenomenal range of passing but he was never the quickest or the most skilful of players. Due to his ability to whip in a dangerous ball from anywhere on the pitch he has never had to change his game, but during the first leg of LA Galaxy's play off against Chivas, Becks showed us a few new tricks.

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We reported last night how Sol Campbell seemed to making overtures to Newcastle United. Sol Campbell wants to join Newcastle hard lines We had mentioned that it all depended on whether Sol would accept £750K/year as his wages, because it would be daft of Newcastle to pay big wages we have a big enough [. Click to continue reading...

Sol Campbell fancies a move to Newcastle United but may be too costly for Hughton. However Matthew Kilgallon looks like a more affordable target. Campbell is currently trying to sort out the ramifications of getting out of his ill-fated contract at Notts County, but he found time recently to go public about his interest in joining [. Click to continue reading...

Newcastle were reportedly interested in signing Sol last August and he attended a game in which he told supporters he wanted to sign. Sol Campbell - still interested in Newcastle But the question for Sol is would he be willing to sign for a wage of around £750K/year, which is what he was offered by the club [. Click to continue reading...

In Family Guy:

Chris Griffin: Dad, was there ever a real city of New Orleans?"
Peter Griffin: "No one knows, Chris. No one knows."

It is interesting to see anyone and everyone walk into Pompey, buy up the club, and walk out two days later. The revolving door has led to Pompey being dead last in the Premiership, player wages being delayed, and transfer fees that have yet to be paid two years later.

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February 2nd 2002 was a pretty non-descript day in the History of Football, or indeed the history of anything Prince Willem -Alexander of Orange, heir to the Dutch throne got married, Euro-Monarchy Fans will tell you (and, er... wikipedia) but that aside, Manchester United stayed atop of the Premier League with a 4-1 win against Sunderland, with Newcastle just behind after beating Bolton, and Arsenal dropped seemingly crucial points at home against Southampton, 1-1.

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It's gearing up to be a very interesting Sunday afternoon of football, with Liverpool and United meeting before we take a trip east to face West Ham, opponents we haven't exactly thrived against in recent years. In fact, some of the games have become infamous, the 1-0 defeat that saw Wenger and Pardew nearly come to blows, and a 3-2 reverse where Sol Campbell jumped ship at half time.

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The Swede who is director of football at Notts County felt he could combine his position at the club and the coaching job of the Swedish national team. The Swedish football association was on board with the proposal. But Notts County executive chairman Peter Trembling felt that Eriksson could not have his cake and eat it too.

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A few months ago I wrote a blog comparing the fortunes of England's two Magpies – Newcastle and Notts County.
Back then Newcastle were in despair, mourning the loss of their Premier League status. Meanwhile, County were sky high, revelling in their new found wealth.
Their takeover in July, by the mysterious Munto Finance group, promised a bright future and lofty ambitions included Premier League football once more for the oldest league club in the world. Click to continue reading...

Arsenal defender Gael Clichy fears they lack senior leadership.
Clichy admits the Gunners' young team would benefit from having a Sol Campbell-type in the dressing room.
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Goodness, Cheryl Cole's got a whole 'lotta fashion going on in this photo. If you can't deal, watch her L'Oreal commercial instead. Or, read about her brother being on the run from police. Huh?
ELLE Espana rank their hottest footballers. Take your time, we'll be here when you return.

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Goodness, Cheryl Cole's got a whole 'lotta fashion going on in this photo. If you can't deal, watch her L'Oreal commercial instead. Or, read about her brother being on the run from police. Huh?
ELLE Espana rank their hottest footballers. Take your time, we'll be here when you return.

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Let's get this over with:

• David Beckham allowed to leave MLS.
  
• Napoli the solution for grumpy Toni?
  
• Guti would welcome back one Roberto Carlos.
  
• Arsenal eye Bari duo.
  
• Ferdinand to be axed by Sunderland?
  
• EPL big boys after the new Vidic.

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Notts County to Juventus. What are the odds?!

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Former England defender Sol Campbell could be on his way to Italy in January to play for Juventus, according to reports.
The 35-year-old, who made more than 250 league appearances for Tottenham Hotspur before making a highly controversial move to the club's arch-rivals Arsenal, is currently looking for a new club after leaving League Two Notts County.

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Lots of 'em today:

• Zenden training with Sunderland.
  
• United duo sign new deals.
  
• Police seize Ribery transfer docs.
  
• Barca confident of Cesc move.
  
• Sol Campbell traning with Gunners.
  
• Gremio and Ronaldinho?
  
• Roberto Carlos would play for free at Madrid.

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Yeah I probably just jinxed the team, because since I said that they'll probably all get injuries playing for their international teams. So if Fabregas, Sagna, Gallas, Song, Theo, and Arshy all come back with injuries, you know where you can point the blame. Right here. But really, think about it. Click to continue reading...

Under Fire

What a difference a couple of days make. Whilst in the midst of the worst start to a season in England's top division since 1930, news filtered out of Fratton Park that the players and staff of Portsmouth Football Club had not been paid. Rogue owner Sulaiman al-Fahim, complete with replica shirt with his own name on it (still better than Mike Ashley's 'Smith 17′ effort) comes out with mixed messages regarding the funds available for reinforcements in January.

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Morning Insiders' a quick round up of the daily news today and most of it regards Sol Campbell and his possible return to Arsenal.

The Sun - Sol eyes return to Arsenal
SOL CAMPBELL spoke to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger yesterday about returning to the club.

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Morning Insiders' a quick round up of the daily news today and most of it regards Sol Campbell and his possible return to Arsenal.

The Sun - Sol eyes return to Arsenal
SOL CAMPBELL spoke to Arsenal boss Arsene Wenger yesterday about returning to the club.

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This morning's blog is brought to you with a big, fat 'meh'.

Instead of looking ahead to the next Arsenal game we are stuck here twiddling our thumbs and doodling on post-its trying to wile away the time. Do any of you care that Theo Walcott has been called up the England U21 squad for a game against Macedonia on Friday?

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With England's World Cup qualification a done deal, every game between now and June is an opportunity for Fabio Capello to fine-tune his starting XI. Some of the biggest questions have been pondered for many months now: Who should partner Wayne Rooney up front?

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Former Gunner aiming for top flight return.

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Former Arsenal captain Sol Campbell has discussed the possibility of training at the club with manager Arsene Wenger.

Campbell walked out on Notts County in September after playing just one game for the Magpies, despite signing a lucrative five-year-deal.

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