http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk The digital news, features and sports magazine from Sunderland university Mon, 08 Feb 2010 21:09:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en The palpitations my heart feels as I willingly let myself wander past the section devoted to handbags in the department store are not that of a heart attack but instead a feeling of lust and desire for something so close yet so far out of reach from my longing palms ... http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk/2010/02/08/roxanne-my-very-own-giant-gobstopper/ Thursday saw the first date of the latest NME showcase come to the O2 Academy in Newcastle. The line up consisted of three up and coming bands who are looking to build on successful 2009s going into this year, with veritable granddads of the scene (by comparison to the others) ... http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk/2010/02/07/nme-shockwaves-awards-tour-at-newcastle-academy/ On Sunday morning, for the first time ever two UFC Hall of Famers will meet when Randy Couture takes on Mark Coleman. In a fight originally scheduled to take place 12 years ago Randy Couture,46, is the clear favourite after defeating Brandon Vera at UFC 105 and many people will think ... http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk/2010/02/05/ufc-109-preview/ Leon Best is set to make his debut tonight as Newcastle United entertain Cardiff City at St James Park. The Republic of Ireland international has impressed in training and Chris Hughton is set to hand him a start in tonight’s Championship showdown. Hughton told the Evening Chronicle Best was ... http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk/2010/02/05/newcastle-united-v-cardiff-city-preview/ [caption id="" align="alignnone" width="320" caption="Waddock will be wanting the same performance from his team after last week's Victory against Bristol Rovers"][/caption] Gary Waddock will be looking to make it two wins in two for Wycombe this Saturday, as they host 15th placed Yeovil at Adams Park. After a good 3-2 away win ... http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk/2010/02/05/wycombe-wanderers-vs-yeovil-town-preview/ Steve Bruce welcomes his former club Wigan Athletic to the Stadium of Light this weekend, in what Sunderland fans view as a must-win game. The Black Cats failed to capitalise on Monday night against a full strength Stoke side who held on for a 0-0 draw, in what ... http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk/2010/02/05/sunderland-v-wigan-match-preview/ [caption id="attachment_10300" align="aligncenter" width="593" caption="Cabanas: Determined to make World Cup"][/caption] Salvador Cabanas has insisted he will make Paraguay's World Cup squad, less than two weeks after being shot in the head. The 29-year-old, who plays for Mexican side Club América, suffered life threatening injuries following an attack in a bar in Mexico ... http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk/2010/02/05/cabanas-i-will-play-at-world-cup/ Aston Villa's trip to White Hart Lane on saturday evening sparks great memories for Younes Kaboul, just a few days after his return to Tottenham. Kaboul scored Tottenhams equaliser  in a dramatic game, which saw Tottenham come back from 4-1 down, to draw 4-4, at White Hart Lane against Villa back ... http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk/2010/02/05/kaboul-recalls-memorable-moment/ Liverpool goalkeeper Jose Reina insists the players are not looking beyond tomorrow's 213th Merseyside derby despite an improved run of form. Reina, who has been one of Liverpool's star perfromers this season said: "It is a big match and we know that but we play at home once again and we ... http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk/2010/02/05/reina-focused-on-derby-clash/ Aston Villa have banned one of their young stars from appearing at the Carling Cup Final at Wembley for selling his allocation of tickets on social networking site, Facebook. England Under-19 International, Nathan Baker, was caught selling priority tickets on Facebook for over £150 each. Baker, 18, who is currently out on ... http://www.detourmagazine.co.uk/2010/02/04/aston-villa-player-banned-from-carling-cup-final-in-facebook-ticket-sales-scandal/