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Premier League: Southampton v West Brom match preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at St. Mary’s

Piratical: Grealish takes on the Swiss in 1985

Tony Grealish: Ireland footballer who also played in the FA Cup final

He shone for his country in a nicely balanced midfield with Liam Brady and Gerry Daly

Raheem Sterling was a graduate of Kickz

The Premier League is a powerful force for good in society

Football's unique appeal, combined with the often imaginative approach of club staff, has improved thousands

Peter Odemwingie

QPR boss Harry Redknapp regrets failure to sign Peter Odemwingie from West Brom

The striker was keen on a move to Loftus Road

The Magpies dominated the first half of their Barclays Premier League clash at The Hawthorns and deservedly led through Yoan Gouffran's early header

West Bromwich Albion 1 Newcastle United 1 match report: Newcastle left in fear of drop despite draw

Spring was in the air here yesterday but for Alan Pardew, a lingering chill remains. The six days since his Newcastle side’s home derby humiliation by Sunderland must have felt like six weeks and yesterday they were not quite able to earn the restorative victory they craved. Instead, despite earning a decent point, the Tynesiders actually ended the day dropping two places to 16th – with Sunderland one of the teams climbing above them.

The Spurs forward could feature against Manchester City tomorrow

Tottenham v Manchester City: Spurs expect Gareth Bale to be back for visit of the champions

Defoe has also recovered and Lennon has a chance of being involved

Newcastle United Manager Alan Pardew wants reaction to derby defeat as clubs in danger face tough weekend

I have not even considered relegation with Newcastle, says Alan Pardew

Manager wants reaction to derby defeat as clubs in danger face tough weekend

West Brom manager Steve Clarke

Premier League: West Brom v Newcastle match preview

A look ahead to this weekend's Premier League fixture at the Hawthorns

The Player of the Year nominees

Gareth Bale, Michael Carrick, Juan Mata, Luis Suarez, Robin van Persie and Eden Hazard nominated for PFA Player of the Year award

Players from Manchester United, Chelsea, Liverpool and Tottenham complete shortlist

Alan Pardew admitted his side were second best in Sunderland v Newcastle
Old England's team: (From left) Wayne Rooney, Frank Lampard, Ashley Cole, Steve Gerrard

Decline in home-grown players featuring in Premier League must be addressed says Sir Bobby Charlton

England have no chance of winning World  Cup until it is says Manchester United legend

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