Lee Clarke and Darren Williams step to the fore ahead of the SAFC v NUFC FA Cup derby. Higgy's focus is on how injuries are robbing Michael Carrick a chance to rotate his squad as Villa and Chelsea come to town across the next few days.

Twas the night before the Makem/Mag derby so Ry & Dave could sit back and smoke a big fat festive cigar. Ted, Steve and the Sunderland's Echo's "Jimmy Coppers" chew MASSIVE fat over bars, tickets and storylines. Turns out Villa pulled a fast one, so Boro will be without added Pazz-Azazzzz.

Former Boro striker Andy Campbell takes a look back at Boro's Christmas to New Year battles, and of course the forthcoming cup clashes with Aston Villa and Chelsea.

The boys are back in town, and don't we know it. The NE Footy Fat Club kicks off, Ted has What The Fact, Steve's got concerns over the Wear/Tyne derby and Ry's not wanting to talk Boro. 

The Christmas & New Year quick fire games are in full swing. Former NUFC striker Jim Pearson joins the lads to talk North East footy as Newcastle prepare for Anfield, Boro trip to Huddersfield and Sunderland head to rock bottom Rotherham.

Refs and VAR back in the headlines AAARRRRGGGGHHHHH! Arteta not happy again. Boro and S'land are in action this afty and Newcastle prepare for the Titanic trip to Anfield. 

Join the North East Footy Breakfast crew as they chew over everything to do with North East Football plus Ry gives a masterclass in Spanish pronunciation. 

The boys are back after Christmas with VERY differing outcomes. Sunderland get a 'Beale' lift as Boro and Newcastle lick their festive wounds, and do the boys reflect that!

MERRY CHRISTMAS!!!!  Ted, Ry, Steve, Dave & Daz all put the prezzies to one side to bring you 2 hours of mirth and festive merriment. Ry's Xmas Day is just about over, but there's the Dave v Ted WTF, Secret Santa (just wait for Daz's prezzie), Steve's Xmas joke and only a smattering of footy.

North East sports journo, Ian Murtagh's joined by Fly Me To The Moon fanzine Editor Rob Nichols and PA Sports Damien Spellman to chat North East footy.