Newcastle United fans could say they have seen it all in recent weeks but a three strong car of Geordies heading to Wigan for the Magpies' latest reserve team road trip have more to add to a growing list....
The Wigan striker has started and starred in arguably England's two best performances this decade the 5-1 rout of Germany in 2001 and the 4-1 win in Croatia last month.
Ipswich Town’s Alex Bruce, son of Wigan boss Steve, will captain the Republic side tonight with Shane Long leading the attack alongside Caleb Folan.
Meanwhile, Tranmere& 8217;s under-19s snatched an injury-time equaliser through Ash Taylor to take a Puma Youth Alliance point in a 2-2 draw at Wigan Athletic.
Defender Chris Riggott has spoken of his delight at earning a first-team recall. The 27-year-old regained his place in Gareth Southgate's side for the 1-0 win at Wigan Athletic, and helped to nullify the twin threat of Latics duo Amr Zaki and Emile ....
Elsewhere, traditional working-class homeowners from Wigan to Blackburn to Middlesbrough struggle to pay their mortgages , but just about get by. They have debt. Their clubs aren't in any immediate danger of winning anything. Exactly what is Uefa ....
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