Newcastle United: October 2008 Archives

Lance Davids has opened the door for a move to Newcastle after revealing his current club Djurgardens do not want him to stay.

Joey Barton has warned "there is a lot of hard work still to be done" before Newcastle can celebrate Premier League survival.

Newcastle have been linked with a move for Watford's freescoring midfielder John Joe O'Toole in the January transfer window.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has put his recent return to form down to Joe Kinnear's arrival at St James' Park.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear was delighted with his side's win against West Brom and had special praise for Joey Barton.

Interim boss Joe Kinnear wants to become the permanent manager at Newcastle when new owners takeover at St James' Park.

Joey Barton's penalty and a header from Obafemi Martins gave Joe Kinnear his first win in charge of Newcastle over West Brom.

Interim manager Joe Kinnear has challenged rejuvenated striker Shola Ameobi to keep up his good form to stay in the Newcastle side.

Interim manager Joe Kinnear has told Joey Barton the only way for him to win back the trust of the Newcastle fans is on the pitch.

Joe Kinnear expects Michael Owen to return to action next week, but says Mark Viduka is still six or seven weeks away from a comeback.

Joey Barton is poised to start against West Brom on Tuesday and Joe Kinnear insists the selection decision will be his alone.

The Football Association is awaiting official reports following the Tyne-Wears derby following pitch invasions and crowd trouble.

Kieran Richardson's thunderbolt of a free-kick 15 minutes from time helped Sunderland to a deserved 2-1 victory over Newcastle.

Newcastle's Habib Beye is delighted he will be able to face Sunderland but has refused to condemn Rob Styles for his red-card error.

Interim boss Joe Kinnear's chances of seeing the season out at Newcastle have been boosted as he is set to sign a rolling deal.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will be without Michael Owen but could have Jonas Gutierrez and Joey Barton available for the weekend.

Michael Owen will miss the derby clash at Sunderland but Habib Beye is available and could be joined by Jonas Gutierrez in the side.

Jack Charlton has told Newcastle's next owners to hand Toon legend Alan Shearer the manager's job.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton claims his top-level football career will be effectively over if he messes up again.

Goalkeeper Shay Given has paid tribute to caretaker-boss Joe Kinnear for turning around Newcastle's fortunes on the pitch.

Disgraced midfielder Joey Barton is in line to play at Sunderland on Saturday after making his comeback for the reserves on Tuesday.

Fans' favourite Alan Shearer has dropped a huge hint that he is interested in becoming the next manager of Newcastle.

Interim manager Joe Kinnear is optimistic fit-again striker Shola Ameobi can yet carve out a career for himself at Newcastle.

Stephen Ireland's strike four minutes from time earned Manchester City a point against 10-man Newcastle at St James' Park.

Real Mallorca claim they will hold Newcastle to ransom over Jonas Gutierrez and demand £11.75m for the Argentinian winger.

Former Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson has backed Alan Shearer to become the next boss at St James, claiming he can save the club.

Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt says he hopes to end his career with the Toon and believes he can still finish on a high.

Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt has given interim manager Joe Kinnear his full backing to rescue the club from the bottom three.

Interim manager Joe Kinnear hopes to bring in five new players in January as part of his plan to stay at Newcastle "for life".

Obafemi Martins could come in at the expense of the injured Michael Owen when Newcastle entertain Manchester City on Monday.

Joe Kinnear is optimistic Newcastle can end their five-game winless Premier League run against Manchester City on Monday.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen could return from a groin strain for the Sunderland clash but will miss Man City's visit.

Newcastle new boy Xisco has vowed to get better once he fully settles into life in the Premier League.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen is a real doubt for the home clash with Man City after straining his groin in training.

Seymour Pierce chairman Keith Harris expects to broker Mike Ashley's sale of Newcastle United into foreign hands.

Kevin Keegan is believed to have formally initiated legal action against Newcastle, claiming he was unfairly forced out as manager.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka has been given the morale-boosting news that he does not require a second operation on his Achilles.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear is looking for a long-term return to the game amid speculation he could stay for the rest of the season.

Portsmouth ace Jermain Defoe has told Newcastle star Michael Owen he will do everything in his power to keep him out the England squad.

Former Newcastle boss Kevin Keegan will only return to the club if he is in charge of transfer dealings, the LMA has hinted.

Denmark Under-18 striker Kevin Mensah is back on trial at Newcastle and hopeful of earning a contract this time.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka could be out of action for six months if he requires surgery on his injured ankle.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka will find out next week if he needs surgery on his Achilles injury after an injection failed to clear it

Part-time Stoke City coach Gerry Francis will spend the weekend deciding whether or not to quit and join Newcastle.

Newcastle United have parted company with vice president of player recruitment Tony Jimenez.

Interim Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear says 'he would stake his life on Michael Owen' and admits he was surprised at his England snub.

Former Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd believes under-fire owner Mike Ashley will struggle to sell the club.

Owner Mike Ashley has extended the deadline for parties interested in buying Newcastle until October 17.

Joe Kinnear has revealed he is hoping to finalise a deal for former Spurs boss Gerry Francis to join his coaching team at the weekend.

The Nigerian consortium interested in buying Newcastle insists it will not be held to ransom with rival clubs vying for their cash.

Hull boss Phil Brown says he is flattered to be linked with the Newcastle job but has no intention of leaving the Tigers.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will hold talks with Gerry Francis on Monday over a part-time coaching role with the Magpies.

Newcastle have reportedly set a Tuesday deadline for potential investors to make a bid to buy the club from Mike Ashley.

One of the South African businessmen said to be involved in a proposed takeover of Newcastle says he is not interested in the club.

Newcastle duo Habib Beye and Jose Enrique have a good chance of making Sunday's clash with Everton after injury problems.

Kevin Keegan could be close to another Newcastle return after a South African group reportedly tabled a £300m bid for the club.

Newcastle are in talks with eight prospective buyers, according to interim boss Joe Kinnear.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has accused "certain members of the press" of trying to undermine his credibility but will shake it off.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka will not be back until mid-November at the earliest, according to interim boss Joe Kinnear.

Joe Kinnear is considering a move to re-sign former Newcastle defender Stephen Carr to boost his under-pressure squad.

Kevin Keegan could take a share in Newcastle United if he returns to the club as manager, according to reports on Wednesday.

Lance Davids has opened the door for a move to Newcastle after revealing his current club Djurgardens do not want him to stay.

Joey Barton has warned "there is a lot of hard work still to be done" before Newcastle can celebrate Premier League survival.

Newcastle have been linked with a move for Watford's freescoring midfielder John Joe O'Toole in the January transfer window.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has put his recent return to form down to Joe Kinnear's arrival at St James' Park.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear was delighted with his side's win against West Brom and had special praise for Joey Barton.

Interim boss Joe Kinnear wants to become the permanent manager at Newcastle when new owners takeover at St James' Park.

Joey Barton's penalty and a header from Obafemi Martins gave Joe Kinnear his first win in charge of Newcastle over West Brom.

Interim manager Joe Kinnear has challenged rejuvenated striker Shola Ameobi to keep up his good form to stay in the Newcastle side.

Interim manager Joe Kinnear has told Joey Barton the only way for him to win back the trust of the Newcastle fans is on the pitch.

Joe Kinnear expects Michael Owen to return to action next week, but says Mark Viduka is still six or seven weeks away from a comeback.

Joey Barton is poised to start against West Brom on Tuesday and Joe Kinnear insists the selection decision will be his alone.

The Football Association is awaiting official reports following the Tyne-Wears derby following pitch invasions and crowd trouble.

Kieran Richardson's thunderbolt of a free-kick 15 minutes from time helped Sunderland to a deserved 2-1 victory over Newcastle.

Newcastle's Habib Beye is delighted he will be able to face Sunderland but has refused to condemn Rob Styles for his red-card error.

Interim boss Joe Kinnear's chances of seeing the season out at Newcastle have been boosted as he is set to sign a rolling deal.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will be without Michael Owen but could have Jonas Gutierrez and Joey Barton available for the weekend.

Michael Owen will miss the derby clash at Sunderland but Habib Beye is available and could be joined by Jonas Gutierrez in the side.

Jack Charlton has told Newcastle's next owners to hand Toon legend Alan Shearer the manager's job.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton claims his top-level football career will be effectively over if he messes up again.

Goalkeeper Shay Given has paid tribute to caretaker-boss Joe Kinnear for turning around Newcastle's fortunes on the pitch.

Disgraced midfielder Joey Barton is in line to play at Sunderland on Saturday after making his comeback for the reserves on Tuesday.

Fans' favourite Alan Shearer has dropped a huge hint that he is interested in becoming the next manager of Newcastle.

Interim manager Joe Kinnear is optimistic fit-again striker Shola Ameobi can yet carve out a career for himself at Newcastle.

Stephen Ireland's strike four minutes from time earned Manchester City a point against 10-man Newcastle at St James' Park.

Real Mallorca claim they will hold Newcastle to ransom over Jonas Gutierrez and demand £11.75m for the Argentinian winger.