"We came here to do a job, and we have done that. We came away without any injuries which was always a worry so it's been a good night." Graeme Souness on Newcastle's 5-1 over Hapoel Bnei Sakhnin in Israel (October 1 2004)

"I shit myself. I thought it was whistling past the post. But maybe that's a turning point, that bit of luck we need." Birmingham manager Steve Bruce on Laurent Robert's free-kick which it the post in the 2-2 draw with Birmingham City at St. Andrews (October 3 2004)

"You were only fifth-choice for the Newcastle job." Robbie Savage has a dig at Graeme Souness after the 2-2 draw with Birmingham (October 5 2004)

"Hey, Robbie, you would know all about shit teams." Graeme Souness responds to Robbie Savage's jibes that Newcastle are a shit team after the 2-2 with Birmingham (October 5 2004)

"It would be a devastating blow for me if all of my team mates were able to travel to Newcastle and I was left at home. I have so many happy memories there and I want to do myself justice in front of the United fans." Hugo Viana on the UEFA Cup draw that saw Sporting Lisbon paired with United in the group stages (October 6 2004)

"I am pleased to announce a further successful year for United, delivering a strong performance on and off the pitch." Freddy Shepherd speaking after the club announced yearly profits of £8.3m (October 7 2004)

"Manchester United are one of the biggest clubs in the world but at Newcastle there is a chance to catch them. There's no reason we can't win something." Nicky Butt enjoying life at Newcastle (October 10 2004)

"It is a real privilege. My heart has always been in the club and I look forward to continuing the proud tradition of our academy. The region is a hotbed of football, and we must make every effort to capitalise on that and make sure Newcastle United remains the only club young players want to sign for." Kenny Wharton on his return to Newcastle as a youth coach (October 12 2004)

"The way they are treating me over the contract shows they have no respect for me - that's something I really don't like." Olivier Bernard on his contract situation (October 16 2004)

"Laurent has a future here but he has got to do things I want him to." Graeme Souness on Laurent Robert (October 17 2004)

"What me? You f****ng p***ck!." Craig Bellamy to Graeme Souness live on Sky Sports as he trooped off at the Valley having been subbed late in the game in Newcastle's 1-1 draw with Charlton (October 18 2004)

"I've not seen it, but I will speak to Craig and I will ask him if his comments were directed at me." Graeme Souness responding to a reporter when asked had he heard what Craig Bellamy said when coming off at the Valley (October 18 2004)

"I don't want a showdown - what do I want a showdown for?" Craig Bellamy responding to claims that he and Graeme Souness would have a meeting to discuss his remarks at the Valley (October 18 2004)

"All these things have to stop, if we're going to win things at this club we need to concentrate on what matters, not this petulance, not people acting like children. It has to stop and it will stop, I guarantee the supporters that. He (Bellamy) in particular has to sort himself out." An angry Graeme Souness after watching the tape and seeing for himself what Craig Bellamy said when coming off at the Valley (October 19 2004)

"It was unbelievable stuff. Neither one would back down and Souey was absolutely steaming. Bellamy doesn’t think he did anything wrong. He didn't want to come off against Charlton and said so." A 'club insider' claiming that Graeme Souness grabbed Craig Bellamy by the neck and tried to throttle him (October 20 2004)

"If you do anything like that again you will not play for this club any more." The aleged comments of Graeme Souness to Craig Bellamy (October 20 2004)

"F*** you, I’m the best player here anyway." The alleged comments of Craig Bellamy in response to Graeme Souness' above alleged comments (October 20 2004)

"I was out of order for what I did at The Valley on Sunday and I want to apologise to the manager. I knew within 10 seconds what I did was wrong." Craig Bellamy apologises to Graeme Souness for his comments when coming off at the Valley (October 21 2004)

"I want him here. You can't give up on players like him just because you've had the kind of spat we've had. I want him at the club but it has to be on my terms. Of course I accept the apology." Graeme Souness accepts Craig Bellamy's apology (October 21 2004)

"He's a cracking little player; fiery, with a genuine desire to do well in this game but he has to learn there are rules you have to adhere to." Graeme Souness likes Bellamy the player (October 21 2004)

"We must have spoken on 30 or so occasions as I tried to appeal to his better nature. I have handed him hefty fines - but at the end of the day I'd love him to be remembered for his football." Sir Bobby Robson on Craig Bellamy (October 21 2004)

"The reason I resigned from Newcastle is still happening at the moment. The reasons for leaving there meant it was the right thing to do. After four or five years it has not changed, the same things are happening." Former manager Ruud Gullit commentating on United's discipline problems (October 21 2004)

"I know I will never get a better club than Newcastle United. There is no other club I want to play for and it would be a dream for me to stay here for the rest of my career." Craig Bellamy hoping for one last chance at Newcastle (October 21 2004)

"Of course, when we were together he wasn't happy when I left him out to rest him - but I didn't mind that, I wouldn't expect him to be. But there were no tantrums from him. He would simply train harder the next time we were in and he knew my reasoning, knew why I'd done it - three times in five years by the way! I knew just how important he was to the team, to the club, its fans and as a representative of the whole city. We've had no fall-out, no bust up. I want to put an end to this because it is simply not true." Sir Bobby Robson refutes claims that he and Alan Shearer had a bust up prior to his sacking (October 23 2004)

"We have been linked with Damien Duff but I am not sure if he'll want to leave London. But that's the type of class player we want in order to improve this squad because he is of the highest standard." Graeme Souness on press speculation linking him with a move for Damien Duff (October 24 2004)

"These are not headlines I want to be involved in. I'm a 25-year-old with a missus and two kids and I don't need that - and nor does the club. It's not nice for the fans to read about the same player causing aggro. It really hit home after the last week and now I just want to get on putting in better performances for Newcastle." Craig Bellamy promises to cause no more trouble for himself, his manager, Newcastle and fans (October 27 2004)