Gary Fox admits he is playing a ‘frustrating waiting game’ as his Area title contest was rearranged for the second time.

Newcastle manager Alan Pardew has admitted to frustration at Newcastle’s failed deadline-day move for Watford’s 25-year-old defender Adrian Mariappa – Shields Gazette

RHYS Williams has handed Middlesbrough a massive boost heading into tonight’s game at Millwall after committing his long-term future to the club, writes CRAIG HOPE.

ADAM Boyd will get another chance to prove his fitness when Hartlepool United reserves return to action tomorrow afternoon.

TONY Sweeney admits there is a haunting feeling of “what if?” among the Hartlepool United squad – but has not ruled out a late assault on the play-offs.

Los Angeles Galaxy striker Robbie Keane is considering returning to Aston Villa in the summer – the Mirror

CHIEF sports writer, Craig Hope and photographer, Frank Reid are back to reflect on Saturday’s 3-0 victory over Notts County.

SUNDERLAND FC today announced that Niall Quinn has decided to step down from his role at the football club after six years.

HARTLEPOOL United could make a loan move for Sunderland striker Ryan Noble, writes CRAIG HOPE.

IN-FORM Ryan Taylor has responded to the ‘respect’ Newcastle United boss Alan Pardew has shown him.

MARTIN O’Neill says he has been taken aback by wing wonder James McClean’s rise to prominence.

NEALE Cooper isn’t scared to unleash his angry side, as his players have now discovered – but he hopes it’s back to laughing and joking come tomorrow tea-time.

ADAM Boyd has been made available for loan by Hartlepool United.

MARTIN O’Neill has welcomed the resumption of competition for places in Sunderland’s ranks, with skipper Lee Cattermole now in contention for a comeback.

LUKAS Jutkiewicz will recharge his batteries this weekend ahead of renewing Middlesbrough’s promotion push at Millwall on Tuesday.

Italian side Palermo have admitted they would consider making a shock bid for Liverpool striker Luis Suarez, who is reportedly unhappy with the way he has been treated in England following his eight-match ban for racially abusing Manchester United’s Patrice Evra – Metro

NEALE Cooper says Nathan Luscombe needs to do “extra work” on the training ground at Maiden Castle before returning to the first-team fold, writes CRAIG HOPE.

JAMES Brown would have had no complaints had he been dumped by Hartlepool United during the summer – but now he is determined to repay their faith.

CHRIS Burton today declared he is “ready to go to war” as he prepares for the first contest in his biggest year.

CRAIG Gardner says tales of his homesickness have been over-exaggerated.