One of Britain's most respected football writers is to swim across the River
Tyne, after admitting he was wrong about Newcastle United and the club's wealthy
owner.

The Daily Telegraph's Henry Winter didn't believe that Alan Pardew would
receive long-term commitment from Mike Ashley when he was appointed Magpies boss
two years ago.

But Pardew's now been offered an eight-year deal, meaning Winter will now take
the plunge on Sunday.

He'll raise money for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

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