Martin Hardy

Newcastle United head coach seemed a strong candidate but he has now suggested otherwise, with compensation of up to £10 million seen as big stumbling block

Manchester City manager dismisses criticism of national team’s new appointment as Newcastle’s Eddie Howe confirms he was not even interviewed for the job

Newcastle 0 Brighton & Hove Albion 1: Veteran striker scores the only goal of the game before departing on a stretcher as Eddie Howe’s side fail to make the most of their chances

The left back was again outstanding in victory over Arsenal, and is now pushing for spot in Thomas Tuchel’s England squad, the man who gave him his senior debut at Chelsea

The 22-year-old midfielder, who moved to Nottingham Forest in the summer and now sits third in the Premier League, faces former club Newcastle United this weekend

Born within an hour’s drive of each other, Chris Rigg, Lewis Miley and Hayden Hackney have fought their way into first-team contention at respective clubs and are set for bright futures

Newcastle United 0 West Ham 2: Tomas Soucek’s header and Aaron Wan-Bissaka’s first goal for the club seal a surprisingly comfortable three points for the under-pressure Spanish coach

Most expensive British player to fourth tier of French football, former England forward on growing up, the lows and rediscovering love for the game

Six of the top seven in the Sky Bet Championship are northern clubs in what is becoming a thrilling battle for promotion

Head coach says Premier League’s financial regulations have had major impact on club’s trophy ambitions since club’s takeover by Saudi Arabia’s Public Investment Fund