Articles by Nolberto Solano

Press article: Sol hails return of young gun Milner - 14/07/2006 Lee Ryder reports on Nobby's views as Jame Milner returns to Newcastle. [More]

Press article: I can't wait for next season - 10/05/2006 Nol looks forward to next season when interviewed by Lee Ryder. [More]

Press article: Just the job for smooth Solano - 05/03/2006 Paul Forsyth of 'The Times' writes after Newcastle 3-1 vistory over Bolton - with a distinguished display by the Geordie Peruvian. [More]

Press article: I feel so sad to see him go, says Solano - 03/02/2006 Souness, although failing to get the results, was held in respect by his players - here Nol gives his opinion on the departed Scot. [More]

Press article: Solano longing for Dyer's return - 31/01/2006 Paul Gilder's report in the Newcastle Journal on Nol's support for his fellow midfield colleague. [More]

Press article: We have to be strong - 13/01/2006 Nol's looks at this weekend's Premiership fixture at Fulham [More]

Press article: Solano pays tribute to toon talisman - 09/01/2006 Nobby gives credit to Alan Shearer's goal scoring ability after the Geordie draws level with Jacki Milburn's club record. [More]

Press article: Nobby Settles for Assist - 19/12/2005 Speaking to the Evening Chronicle, Nol talks about scoring in the wrong net during Newcastle's 4-2 away victory at Upton Park. [More]

Press article: MAGPIES HAVE NOTHING TO FEAR - SOLANO - 18/11/2005 Nol's verdict on Newcastle's trip to Stamford Bridge [More]

Press article: No Celebration - 25/10/2005 Paul Gilder's report on Nol's reaction to the derby win over Sunderland. [More]

Press article: Nobby blasts Sir Bobby - 12/09/2005 Neil Farrington's report in the Newcastle Sunday Sun concerning the souring relationship between Nobby and Sir Bobby Robson. [More]

Press article: Solano makes a return to Newcastle - 01/09/2005 The BBC report of the late deadline deal seeing Nobby return to the North East. The Peruvian's name was sung out by the estimated 20,000 crowd at yesterday's Michael Owen press conference and he can be assured a very warm welcome at St.James Park. [More]

Press article: Solano in talks with Atletico Madrid - 06/08/2005 News from the media on one of the clubs linked with an interest in Nobby. [More]

Press article: O'Leary relief as Solano quits Peru - 12/06/2005 David O'leary reflects on the positives of Nol's decision to focus on club - rather then international - football [More]

Press article: Nobby retires from International football - 09/06/2005 Aston Villa's Peruvian midfielder Nolberto Solano has announced his retirement from international football. [More]

Solano to guest for sport boys - 24/05/2005 As Nol returns to Peru for the summer, he isn't quite ready to put his feet up... [More]

Press article: Southampton sinking fast as Solano sparks revival - 19/04/2005 A Daily Telegraph report on last Saturday's match which was turned on it's head by Nol. [More]

Press article: Solano: Brawlers ruined everything - 06/04/2005 Simon Rushworth and Stuart Rayner report on Nol's return to St.James. What should have been an emotional return was completely overshadowed by the Bowyer, Dyer incident. [More]

Press article: Old boy targets return - 31/03/2005 A Simon Rushworth article in the Newcastle Journal featuring Nol's dash from South America to Tynside in readiness for Saturday's match. [More]

Press article: Nobby plays down Toon return - 31/03/2005 A DAily Mail report featruing news from Nol on the speculation linking him with a return to Newcastle United. [More]

Press article: SOLANO IS MAN ON THE SPOT - 11/03/2005 Aston Villa's Nolberto Solano scored from the penalty spot in the 74th minute to earn Peru a 1-1 draw in Paraguay in the South American World Cup qualifying group. [More]

Press article: Solano Sees Future at Villa - 25/01/2005 Aston Villa winger Nolberto Solano wants to spend the rest of his Premiership career at Villa Park. [More]

Press article: Cut out cards - Solano - 26/12/2004 Graham Hill's report in the Sunday Mercury on Villa's suspended players as the club go into a tough programme without some first team regulars. [More]

Press article: Solano's soothing Angel's goal fear - 22/12/2004 Bill Howell's report covering Nol's views on Juan Pablo Angel's goals drought [More]

Press article: Solano's eyes on top four - 09/12/2004 Bill Howell's report (Birmingham Evening Mail) on Nol's ambition to finish in a top four Champions League place. [More]

Press article: Solano Special - 24/11/2004 The Electric New Paper reports on Nol's spectacular winner that saw Villa see off astruggling Spurs side. [More]

Press article: Villa's Solano fit to play for Peru - 18/11/2004 RTE's report as Nol's thigh injury shows no serious damage. [More]

Press article: Solano in search of Euro ties - 26/10/2004 James Nursey reports (icBirmingham.com) on Nol's quest for a return to European action...this time in the colours of the Villa! [More]

Press article: World Cup update - 15/10/2004 Nobby scores from the spot in the 1-1 draw away to Paraguay. [More]

Press article: Solano wants silverware at Villa - 24/09/2004 ITV.com report on Nol's first goal for the Villa and his determination to help bring silverware to the club. [More]

Press article: Solano swings to right - 18/09/2004 The Newcastle Journal report on Nobby's return to the wing after a central midfield position last week. [More]

Press article: We can do it - 03/09/2004 Nobby reports on Peru's chances of beating Argentina in the World Cup qualifier. [More]

Yes it's Newcastle but I'm a Villa player now - 26/08/2004 Nobby looks forward to Saturday's meeting between his past and present clubs....a game that could be crucial for Europena qualification when the points are added up next May. [More]

Press article: Tribal rivalries just fantastic for Solano - 22/08/2004 An ICBirmingham.co.uk report on Nol's views on the West Midland's derbies. [More]

Back for the Baggies game - 17/08/2004 With Nol having served his final game of suspension, he's back in the squad to face West Brom on Sunday. [More]

Press article: Solano helps Peru salvage a 2-2 draw - 14/07/2004 A report from the Straits Times on the draw that saw both Peru and Columbia progress to the next stage of the Copa America. [More]

Press article: Peru 3 Bolivia 1 - 11/07/2004 Reports on Nol's goal and assist in the 3-1 win against Bolivia. Reports in English and Spanish [More]

Copa America news - 07/07/2004 A couple of reports on Nol and Peru's Copa America progress as the competition gets underway... [More]

Press article: Argentina 2 Peru 1 - 01/07/2004 Reports in both English and Spanish on last night's loss in New York to Argentina where Nol scored from the penalty spot. [More]

Better next season - 21/06/2004 The BBC report on Nol's comments as he looks forward to the new season with added optimism. [More]

Press article: Another shock home World Cup defeat for Uruguay - 03/06/2004 A report of Nobby's successful appearance for Peru as he scores and sets up a 3-1 win against Uruguay. [More]

Solano wants to sign off in style - 30/04/2004 From Bill Howell of the Birmingham Evening Mail - Sunday's game against Spurs offers Nol his last chance this season to make amends for his recent sending off. [More]

Press article: Solano accepts his punishment - 28/04/2004 ITV Football report on Nol's sending off after clashing with the ex-Villa player; George Boateng. [More]

Press article: O'Leary's worry at Solano's hamstring - 20/04/2004 A report on the ic network featuring David O'Leary's reasoning behind his substitution of Nobby on Sunday. [More]

Fit to play - 15/04/2004 Nobby returned to training today and declares himself fit for the big match against former club; Newcastle. [More]

Press article: Solano fitness still in doubt - 14/04/2004 Sporting Life's update on Nol's fight to face his former employers this Sunday. [More]

Press article: Nobby calls for reality check - 01/04/2004 Ben Howell's report in the Birmingham Evening Mail featuring Nol's views on the high levels of expectancy at Villa. [More]

Press article: Solano to miss Colombia qualifier - 22/03/2004 A Reuter's News Agency report on Nobby's hamstring injury which looks likely to sideline him for both the forthcoming Peru international and the visit of Newcastle Utd to Villa Park. [More]

Press article: Solano - Angel is Villa's Shearer - 19/03/2004 James Nursey of the Birmingham Evening Post interviews Nol who draws comparison between Angel and Shearer and their importance to their respective sides. [More]

Press article: Solano impressed by O'Leary ambition - 08/03/2004 Football365.com report on Nobby's belief that David O'Learly can transform Villa into both a successful and entertaining side. [More]

Let's look forward - 24/02/2004 Nobby talks positive after the 2-2 derby draw, and also comments on how he's settling in to life in England's second city! [More]

Press article: Spain hit back to sink Peru - 19/02/2004 The Press Association's Tim Hanlon reports last night's game in Barcelona where Peru were defeated 2-1against Spain - with Nobby scoring the first goal of the game. [More]

It's been a good week - 06/02/2004 Nol takes stock of his move from Newcastle to Villa and comments that it's time not to forget Newcastle, but to focus on Aston Villa. [More]

Press article: Nobby is upset at substitution - 26/01/2004 Miles Starforth's Evening Chronicle article concerning yet another curtailed appearance for Nobby. The 7,000 Geordies in the Liverpool ground obviously disagreed with Sir Bobby's decision. [More]

Press article: Robson ends Solano talk - 12/01/2004 A Nationwide.co.uk report concerning Sir Bobby's clarification of Nol's position at the club, it appears he's not for sale after all. [More]

Press article: Solano reveal Villa interest - 07/01/2004 Sky Sports interview Nobby who comments on the recent speculation concerning a move away from Newcastle to Villa. [More]

Press article: Pep-talk for United star - 19/12/2003 Siomon Rushworth's report on Nol's advice to Portugal's Hugo Viana - as both players face up to life in the periphery of Newcastle's starting eleven. [More]

Press article: No investigation - 08/12/2003 After a weekend where two two-footed challenges were met with different reactions from Premiership referee's , ICLiverpool report that no action will be taken against Steven Gerrard [More]

Press article: Solano staying in toon - 05/12/2003 A Sky Sports report featuring an interview with Bobby Robson where the Newcastle boss claims to want to keep Nol at St.James [More]

Press article: Solano stifles Brazil - 17/11/2003 A BBC report on last night's 1-1 draw between Peru and Brazil - Nol scored the equaliser in a game where Peru looked the more likely to win. [More]

Press article: We have to beat Brazil - 16/11/2003 Report from the Peruvian press conference prior to tonight's World Cup qualifier against Brazil [More]

Press article: Solano brushes off Barcelona rumours - 09/11/2003 With rumours again rife in the press, Nol gives the Newcastle Sunday Sun a response to the possibility of him joining Barcelona. [More]

Ready to get back to winning ways - 31/10/2003 Wednesdays exit of the Carling Cup was very disappointing, Nol looks at the Villa and hopes to be included in the action. [More]

A statement - 22/10/2003 In the light of recent media speculation as to his career with Newcastle United, Nol issues the following statement. [More]

Press article: Solano sparks Peru fightback against Paraguay - 08/09/2003 A Reuters report on Nol's starring role as Peru came from behind to beat Paraguay 4-1 in their World Cup qualifier on Saturday. [More]

Press article: Peru on the way up - 26/08/2003 Tim Vickery's BBC report on Peru's quest to reach the World Cup Finals for the fisrt time since 1982. [More]

I don't know where the Celtic rumours come from - 05/07/2003 I’ve been at this club for quite a few years and I’m happy. Over the past two season’s we’ve made big progress and we’re in the Champions League for the second season running. Why would I want to leave? [More]

Peru and Newcastle - 01/05/2003 Nobby comments on recent media speculation highlighting his club v country dilemma, and looks back on the Sunderland win which is commenmorated by the release of an 'Official Solano' 't' shirt. [More]

Press article: Back to Peru - 24/03/2003 Newcastle United's Nolberto Solano is determined to do his best to help Peru reach the 2006 World Cup finals...Reuter's press report on Nobby's Club v Country dilemma. [More]

Interview: An interview with Nobby - 20/02/2003 Nobby responds to questions about both the club and his future, the disappointment of the FA Cup exit, the club v country situation, and his views on the forthcoming Leeds game. [More]

An England international arrives and we go into 2nd - 30/01/2003 It’s been a big 24 hours for the club with a good, good, win at Tottenham and now the news that Jonathan Woodgate is joining us. When I came to this club I knew it was possible that we’d be competing with the best in the country. [More]

At home in Barcelona? - 09/12/2002 Spain is a popular destination for thousands of ex-pat Peruvians, behind Madrid, you’ll find the largest community of Peruvians in the country – some 15,000 live in and around the ‘Cilantro’ area of the great City. Most of them are soccer mad, and Nobby’s the biggest star! [More]

Interview: Questions from Sweden - 03/12/2002 Nobby answer's some questions from a Swedish based NUFC website - www.svenskafans.com/england/newcastle [More]

Let’s get this straight! - 26/11/2002 There’s been a lot written about me in the press recently, most of it has been blown out of proportion and I’m happy to set the record straight. After losing my place in the side I was upset, but isn’t that normal? [More]

Press article: We must hit the road to victory - 12/11/2002 Midfield ace Nobby Solano is convinced it will be a case of 'away the lads' when Newcastle United confront Feyenoord in their Champions' League showdown tomorrow night. [More]

Press article: North East No.1 Crown at Stake - 01/11/2002 Nolberto Solano today relished Monday night's visit of Middlesbrough - insisting Newcastle United do not want to lose their mantle as the North East's No 1. [More]

Press article: My ankle should be fine - 29/10/2002 First of all, let me say how much I want to play tonight and I am very confident I will be given the all-clear at a fitness test this morning. [More]

Press article: Write off Shay at your peril, Solano warns rivals - 26/10/2002 Nobby interviewed by Simon Rushworth of 'The Journal' [More]

Press article: UEFA Cup is no disgrace - 23/10/2002 Teamtalk's article - Nobby's views prior to tonights Champions League game against Juventus. [More]

Charity Auction - 19/10/2002 We’ve teamed up with Barry Venison’s Bid4Sport.com and we’ll all be donating items of training and match kit to be auctioned on Barry’s site. The proceeds will be donated to the William Hardy Trust [More]

Let’s keep it going - 18/10/2002 The Premiership is our main focus, the Champions League and international programme have provided a quite a few distractions [More]

I enjoyed that! - 07/10/2002 Three wins out of three in the Premiership and although it wasn’t an easy game, I really enjoyed it [More]

Press article: Renewing an old friendship with Juve marksman - 01/10/2002 Tonight I hope to renew an old acquaintance with a player I have known for 12 years, but it will be better for Newcastle if he does not make it as far as the Stadio Delle Alpi pitch. [More]

Lets put Feyenoord behind us - 27/09/2002 Tuesday night was such a disappointment, but now we've got a chance to turn it round at Birmingham [More]

We deserved more - 25/09/2002 Sometimes you play a game and get a lucky result, last night the opposite happened [More]

The Pressue is still on! - 24/09/2002 The Sunderland victory was great, we enjoyed it, but the pressure is still an and we must beat Feyenoord tonight [More]

Press article: I'll make makems pay - 20/09/2002 An article in the Newcastle Journal concerning Nobby's views on tomorrows derby [More]

Press article: I'm staying in Toon - 07/09/2002 A report form the Newcastle Evening Chronicle on Nobby's 'club v country' dilemma. [More]

Should we take a Winter Break? - 05/09/2002 I'm not sure the 'winter break' has been really thought through, will it really make a difference? [More]

A point at Anfield - 02/09/2002 This was a great point won at Anfield, Liverpool played very well but we never stopped believing in ourselves. [More]

Press article: Peru will stop to watch Nol play - 02/09/2002 The Newcastle Evening Chronicle report on the impact in Peru of seeing Nobby play when the Sky cameras feature NUFC games [More]

It's the Champions League Proper - 29/08/2002 After last night's qualification to the group stages of the Champions League, Nol looks at the draw and tells us what we can expect [More]

A great start - 21/08/2002 Nobby's thought's on the Premiership opener against West Ham, and the trip to Maine Road. [More]

Press article: Robson the Euro Master - 16/08/2002 An article written by Simon Rushworth in the Newcastle Journal [More]

A big result - 15/08/2002 Nobby's reaction to the 1-0 win in Bosnia [More]

Press article: Solano's Euro Dream - 13/08/2002 A Newcastle 'Journal' report on Nobby's hope for the Champions League. [More]

Barca Class - 08/08/2002 Barcelona were a class act, but don't worry too much about the performance or the result, our season start's in the Champions League qualifier. [More]

What a World Cup - 12/07/2002 Nobby's views on watching the World Cup in Peru - but not in the clubs of Lima! [More]

Interview: Dyer's World Cup - 29/05/2002 Teamtalk's text of Nobby's thoughts on Kieron Dyer and the World Cup [More]

Teamtalk article opens old wounds - 10/05/2002 An article published by TEAMtalk concerning Nobby's views on the 'Shearer for England' debate which had a sting in it's tail! [More]

Press article: We're After the Top Three - 02/05/2002 Nobby's thoughts on this year and his targets for season 2002/03 [More]

Interview: The Arsenal Match was a big disappointment - 04/03/2002 The Arsenal Match was a big disappointment, we had a great start but when they got their second goal, it was always going to be hard to recover. To lose 2-0 at home is tough to take, but we must bounce back. [More]

That was for the fans - 26/02/2002 Nol's reaction to the derby victory at Sunderland. [More]

Interview: So I got my Wish! - 18/02/2002 Nobby talks about the Man City cup win (17/02/02). [More]

Manchester City - 15/02/2002 All week the build up for this game has been big. For the people it’s a massive game with Kevin Keegan returning, but for me it’s just another game that we have to win. [More]

Interview: It's Liverpool and Live on Sky... - 05/02/2002 It's Liverpool and Live on Sky...but don't expect another 4-3. Every game is different, and that's what we like to think when we play Arsenal on Sunday! I remember watching the first 4-3 when I was in Peru, it was simply incredible, but I think tomorrow night's game is going to tight...and certainly tough! [More]

The difference is at the back! - 03/02/2002 Nol's opinion on tis seasons success. [More]

Interview: Peru and Newcastle - 04/01/2002 "I play for the fans of Newcastle and for the fans of the Peru and I give all my effort to be successful for each team." [More]