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Pardew headbutt 'at odds with bland character'

NEWCASTLE boss Alan Pardew's headbutt on a Hull player was out of keeping with his unexciting personality, it has been claimed.

Northerners patronise even further Northerners

MANCHESTER City fans have told Sunderland they put on a jolly good show yesterday, for peasants.

Qatar to host Winter Olympics

QATAR has won out in a bid to host the 2026 Winter Olympics.

Kevin Phillips makes debut for One Direction

LEICESTER City striker Kevin Phillips was cheered wildly on his debut for One Direction's reserves last night.

New Scotland kit reflects country's tradition of twee indie music

SCOTLAND'S new away kit represents the country's history of producing delicate indie music for manchildren, according to the SFA.

Cardiff players to begin standing at games

PREMIER League struggler Cardiff City has unveiled plans for its players to stand up during games.

England 'will find a way to fail'

ENGLAND manager Roy Hodgson has said he is determined that England will find a credible way to not succeed in Euro 2016.

McCullum becomes first New Zealander to score three runs

BRENDON McCullum has become the first New Zealand cricketer to smash the two-run barrier.

Of course I preferred Barcelona, says referee

THE referee of Manchester City's match against Barcelona has said he favoured the Catalan team because they are much better.

Meulensteen discovers Magath has drunk his tea

EX-FULHAM manager Rene Meulensteen is furious that a pot of tea he had brewed to perfection was consumed by his replacement.