NorthEastFootball.co.uk - Newcastle, Middlesbrough, Sunderland, Hartlepool and Darlington news All the latest news on the north east's football clubs including Newcastle, Sunderland, Middlesbrough, Hartlepool and Darlington http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/latest_news.php Kavanagh set to leave Sunderland on loan Sunderland midfielder Grahm Kavanagh is set to leave the club on loan. Sheffield Wednesday look like pipping Leeds United for the loan services of Sunderland’s veteran player. http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/read_news.php?news_id=2046 O’Neil ready to make Middlesbrough bow Middlesbrough recent signing Gary O’Neil is ready to make his debut. The former Portsmouth player signed for Middlesbrough in a £5million deal on transfer deadline day. http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/read_news.php?news_id=2045 More to come from Owen Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce says that striker Michael Owen has yet to hit top gear yet. http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/read_news.php?news_id=2044 Lack of clean sheets is not a concern Hartlepool United manager Ian Butterworth says that is not concerned by the club’s lack of clean sheets so far this season. http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/read_news.php?news_id=2043 Win will make others take note Darlington boss Dave Penney believes Quakers’ 2-0 win at Rotherham last weekend may have given others in the division some food for thought. http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/read_news.php?news_id=2042 Sunderland cup winner passes away Sunderland legend Ian Porterfield has passed away. The sixty-one year old sadly died at a hospice in Surrey. http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/read_news.php?news_id=2041 Hull take a look at former Boro player Former Middlesbrough striker Malcolm Christie is on trial at Hull City. Christie is looking for a new club after being released by Middlesbrough at the end of last season. http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/read_news.php?news_id=2040 Allardyce extremely happy Newcastle United manager Sam Allardyce says he is happy with the progress both on and off the pitch after his first few months in charge at the club. http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/read_news.php?news_id=2039 McCunnie could continue in midfield Hartlepool United player Jamie McCunnie could be set for another midfield role when Danny Wilson’s side host Swindon after an impressive display in that position against Leeds. http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/read_news.php?news_id=2038 Penney happy with options Darlington manager Dave Penney is pleased with the depth he has in the squad. http://www.northeastfootball.co.uk/read_news.php?news_id=2037