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Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has been handed the task of dragging the club back into the top half of the Barclays Premier League after holding talks with owner Mike Ashley.

Bramble tweeted: "I've had a great three years and would like to thank every #SAFC fan for the support they have shown.

It is understood that the Magpies will look elsewhere for reinforcements as they attempt to strengthen their strike-force that was severely diminished by Demba Ba's January move to Chelsea.

Tony Pulis was axed as Stoke boss as the Barclays Premier League's managerial merry-go-round continued to spin out of control.

Experienced Sunderland defender Titus Bramble could be set to follow in the footsteps of David Beckham by switching to the MLS Titus Bramble is considering a trans-Atlantic switch to Major League Soccer when his Sunderland contract runs out this summer.

A. C. Grayling is an English philosopher and founder of independent undergraduate college, New College of the Humanities.

The Daily Mirror's North East football correspondent Simon Bird reviews Newcastle's season, with all its ups and downs It's the end of season, so MirrorFootball have got our top reporters to give us their assessments of each team's season.

Paper Talk: Weekend Wash-up brings you the best football yarns and news doing the rounds as leagues around Europe finished up.

Michael Owen called time on his career today but there was to be no fairy-tale ending, as Stoke were held to a 1-1 draw at Southampton.

There are times when St James' Park produces a special moment that eclipses another bad results, and calms the memories of a poor season.

Phew! Well after all that excitement we're off to lie down in a darkened room, thanking the footballing gods that no more goals can go in now as my keyboard now resembles a smoking pile of ash.

Football: Arsenal might have gone eight seasons without a trophy, but once again they have their hands on the holy grail of Champions League football.

Newcastle V Arsenal - view commentary, squad, and statistics of the game live. Pardew struggling with ups and downs Alan Pardew has admitted he has struggled to cope with the highs and lows of life as Newcastle manager.

Stoke's former England goal machine bows out - but boss Pulis won't confirm he'll play even in meaningless season finale Michael Owen admits it is "heart breaking" to be seen as a has-been as he prepares for his final game.

"There is no uncertainty in my mind. I expect to be manager. We know it hasn't been the greatest of seasons but we've given 100 per cent" Owner Mike Ashley flew in to the training ground on Friday to give a "pull together" message ahead of planning for 2013-14. "There is no uncertainty in my mind.

THE FOOTBALL LEAGUE yesterday voted to accept new three-year parachute payments - after the Premier League threatened to give them NOTHING.

Wayne Rooney has been linked with a shock move to Newcastle - by a sports news agency owned by Magpies owner Mike Ashley.

Pardew, who revealed on Friday he was unsure whether he would be in charge next season, has been assured by club owner Mike Ashley his job is safe.

Leo Irwin had never passed his driving test or owned a full licence but had already totted up points for various motoring offences Yoan Gouffran insisted that his goal against Queens Park Rangers was "for the fans" after writing his name into Newcastle United's history books Heavy rock lovers are in for a treat next week in Newcastle as Whitesnake, ... (more)

Clint Dempsey scored the tying goal on a sliding shot into an empty net from 30 yards, then crossed to Emmanuel Adebayor for the a goal-ahead in the 83rd minute to lead Tottenham over Stoke 2-1 Sunday and into fourth place in the Premier League.