February 2006
The Bundesliga - Week 23 (28 February 2006)
Well, I didn't believe it was possible, but Stuttgart won a game. Away from home...
Bossin It (28 February 2006)
What flatterers say, try to make true. ~German Proverb As promised a derogatory look at...
The A League Trophy Unveiled (28 February 2006)
As this page's intro suggests, the A League trophy that will be won by either...
Chelsea... Must Try Harder (28 February 2006)
It was, we hoped, an opportunity for the team to demonstrate, as much to itself...
Yorke Return to Old Trafford? (28 February 2006)
Dwight Yorke is reportedly on his way back to Manchester United after this Sunday's A...
Beckenbauer: The Optimist (27 February 2006)
The eternally omnipresent Kaiser has spoken again and declared that there won't be any hooliganism...
Summertime low in the 20 minute city (27 February 2006)
Adelaide, on the last weekend in summer, is not the place for a quiet life....
Newcastle injury update (26 February 2006)
After missing his second home game in a row, Shearer looks set to return to...
11th with 11 to go (26 February 2006)
The fairly optimistic United fans have once again found their voices and talk of Europe...
the tyniest of margins (26 February 2006)
Be precise. A lack of precision is dangerous when the margin of error is small....
Adelaide Crash Out (26 February 2006)
Adelaide United 0 Central Coast Mariners 1 Minor League champions Adelaide United will not feature...
Surprises (24 February 2006)
For once the Bundesliga clubs had a half-decent week in Europe; Hertha carried on where...
Newcastle players ratings - Charlton (h) (23 February 2006)
Given - fairly quiet game, made some routine stops. Also made one good save when...
everton canny afford to lose (23 February 2006)
“The house of delusions is cheap to build but drafty to live in.” A....
I'm sorry... (23 February 2006)
...but I'm still mourning. More to come later, when the cold light of day has...
reds issues? (21 February 2006)
“The true hypocrite is the one who ceases to perceive his deception, the one who...
Newcastle United - A Worldwide Football Club (20 February 2006)
By Kevin Howourth - RLN Newcastle United If you were to ask any TRUE...
Our Biggest Fear... Just Came True! (20 February 2006)
It was the draw nobody wanted, and yet again Newcastle United were the team to...
The Bundesliga - Week 22 (20 February 2006)
And all of a sudden, the top of the Bundesliga looks as though it could...
Ignore the hype, and relish the game (20 February 2006)
This week sees the first leg of the most eagerly-awaiting cup tie of the season....
Sydney To Host Final (20 February 2006)
Sydney FC 2 Adelaide United 1 Sydney booked thier place in the Grand Final, and...
Kev's Player Ratings - Southampton FA Cup 5th Round (h) (19 February 2006)
Shay Given - 8 If it hadn't have been for the Irish international we could...
if i could turn back time (19 February 2006)
Only those who dare to fail miserably can achieve greatly. Robert Kennedy As promised, a...
Through to the last 8 (19 February 2006)
Kieron Dyer marked his first start for 6 or so months with the winning goal...
Mariners Advance (18 February 2006)
Central Coast Mariners 1 Newcastle United 1 Central Coast moved through to the Preminary final...
"Are You Free On July 9th, Mr Bakramov?" (17 February 2006)
Let me point you in the direction of David's informative interview with the FA. One...
Europe Is Our Playground (16 February 2006)
A mixed bag of results for the German clubs involved in Europe this week. While...
Decision stands against Babayaro (16 February 2006)
Following Nigerian left back Celestine Babayaro's suspension for three games following a tackle on Milan...
wonga (15 February 2006)
“Blood's not thicker than money” Groucho Marx So there we are, 18th on the European...
nothing for a per - not in this game (15 February 2006)
The prompter the refusal, the less the disappointment Publilius Syrus As promised, an update on...
All Roar, No Bite (15 February 2006)
Queensland Roar are fast becoming the A Leagues comedy club, an antipodean version of Newcastle...
The Bundesliga - Week 21 (14 February 2006)
It's been an mixed weekend in the Bundesliga. You-know-who managed an unconvincing win over fourth-from-bottom...
The Truth Is Out There (14 February 2006)
Could there be a conspiracy afoot at Stamford Bridge? Could that master tactician Jose Mourinho...
Kev's Player Ratings - Aston Villa (a) (13 February 2006)
By Kevin Howourth - RLN Newcastle United Shay Given - Very quiet first half for...
reffing useless (13 February 2006)
If you're going to kick authority in the teeth, you might as well use two...
The Grand Old Duke of Yorke (13 February 2006)
The organisers of the A League wake up every morning and say a prayer of...
Player ratings - Villa (a) (12 February 2006)
Given - made one good save from a volley out of the box, but the...
Ottmar (12 February 2006)
With Graeme having been handed his P45, it provides one individual with his annual opportunity...
Scores Level, But Advantage Sydney (12 February 2006)
Adelaide United 2 Sydney FC 2 The first leg of the Major Simi Final ended...
season's best (11 February 2006)
There are no referees in heaven. The bloke who carries a 'the end is nigh'...
Mariners Draw First Blood (11 February 2006)
Newcastle United 0 Central Coast Mariners 1 Central Coast Mariners won the A League's first...
wild rovers? (10 February 2006)
One way to keep momentum going is to have constantly greater goals. Michael Korda So,...
We've destroyed the lad (10 February 2006)
Well, obviously. Shauny W-P has singularly failed to set the world alight since his £21m...
Kev's View - Can he be Replaced? I THINK NOT! ( 9 February 2006)
By Kevin Howourth RLN - Newcastle United With Big Al' set to hang up those...
The Bundesliga - Post-winter News ( 9 February 2006)
With the second round since the winter break over, it's business as usual in the...
Minor Semi Final; Preview ( 9 February 2006)
Newcastle United v Central Coast Mariners (Energy Australia Stadium Newcastle, Friday) The Minor semi pits...
Dear BBC, Why oh why oh why? ( 8 February 2006)
If you can meet with triumph and disaster And treat those two imposters just the...
Jim's view - continuity is the recipe for Alberts success. ( 8 February 2006)
James B - RLN The signals coming from the club, and especially Glenn Roeder after...
Major Semi Final; Preview ( 8 February 2006)
Major Semi Final; Adelaide Utd v Sydney FC (Hindmarsh Stadium Adelaide, Sunday) Perceived wisdom is...
Kev's View - Is it Time for Albert to LUQUE Elsewhere? ( 7 February 2006)
By Kevin Howourth -RLN Newcastle United It never fails us does it? Yet again,...
A popular choice eh Freddy? ( 7 February 2006)
James B - RLN Despite the media continuing to circulate news about the friendly face...
take a bow ( 7 February 2006)
Henry Ford: If you think you can, you can. And if you think you can't,...
Who Next? ( 7 February 2006)
By Kevin Howourth - RLN Newcastle United With Graeme Souness relieved of his position...
Walking the Line ( 6 February 2006)
When watching the game yesterday, I was irresistibly reminded of the match at old Trafford...
Round 21 Wrap Up ( 6 February 2006)
The final round of the home and away season was completed this weekend; Sydney FC...
Who are the teams in the A League? ( 5 February 2006)
Continuing the introduction to the new league, we look at where the teams are based....
Welcome to The A League ( 4 February 2006)
…….you join us just as the first season of the A League is about to...
