Incomparable Ronaldo has world at his twinkling feet

Cristiano Ronaldo has even caught the eye of my missus. "Who's he?" she asked as we watched television the other day. Good-looking and brilliant. You've got to hate him, right?

Beattie may be first to go in January sales
Newcastle United's search for a target man is likely to lead to them bidding for James Beattie, the Everton forward who has been usurped by Victor Anichebe at Goodison Park.

Butt prepared to keep answering call
Glenn Roeder may admire Nicky Butt's selflessness in playing at centre half but the Newcastle United manager must also be troubled by the circumstances that have brought about such an emergency, particularly with Manchester United, who are seeking to



I hope to break even this week. I need the money. - VETERAN LAS VEGAS GAMBLER