A group of Blyth Spartans fans will don Real Betis colours on Sunday for their derby against Sevilla to celebrate restoring the legacy of a Betis legend.
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Newcastle United manager Eddie Howe is 'delighted' for Joelinton after the forward scored just his second goal of the season, and first in 14 matches in their 2-0 win at Brentford.
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Brentford manager Thomas Frank says it was "wonderful" to see Christian Eriksen make his return to football 259 days after collapsing playing for Denmark at Euro 2020.
Christian Eriksen makes his return to football eight months after a cardiac arrest, but his Brentford team are well beaten by Newcastle in the Premier League.
Marvellous scenes here as Christian Eriksen returns, 259 days after collapsing playing for Denmark against Finland at Euro 2020.
Straight into the action after a standing ovation, understandably a bit over-eager and a little rusty - but what a wonderful sight to see this high-class operator back on the football pitch.
Brentford were on the slide once Josh Dasilva was sent off but credit Newcastle United. They have been excellent, taking full advantage.
What will Brentford manager Thomas Frank do now because this is currently only heading one way? Will he introduce Christian Eriksen to lift the mood and provide inspiration? He also has Ivan Toney.
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BBC Sport chief football writer at Brentford Community Stadium
Marvellous scenes here as Christian Eriksen returns, 259 days after collapsing playing for Denmark against Finland at Euro 2020.
Straight into the action after a standing ovation, understandably a bit over-eager and a little rusty - but what a wonderful sight to see this high-class operator back on the football pitch.
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Phil McNulty
BBC Sport chief football writer at Brentford Community Stadium
Brentford were on the slide once Josh Dasilva was sent off but credit Newcastle United. They have been excellent, taking full advantage.
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Quite the celebration from Joelinton. Left his team-mates behind to run the full length of the pitch to celebrate with Newcastle's travelling fans.
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