"Bobby Robson came out with one of his inimitable quotes. "He said; 'I can't sell Alan Shearer, that would be like selling the Tyne Bridge'." "Have you seen the state of the Tyne Bridge?" ...

Alan Shearer launched into Bruno Fernandes, Rasmus Hojlund and Diogo Dalot for their first-half performances in Manchester United's draw with Everton. United fell two goals down in the opening 45 ...

Newcastle United have to go on the front foot and get at Nottingham Forest when the two sides meet at St James' Park this weekend . . . but that is exactly what Nuno Espirito Santo will want.