Newcastle United: November 2008 Archives

Long-serving goalkeeper Shay Given hopes to win a new contract at Newcastle and be part of the good times again.

Chris Hughton said Newcastle would deal with Obafemi Martins' reaction to being substituted against Middlesbrough internally.

Afonso Alves came closest to ending the stalemate as Middlesbrough and Newcastle played out a dismal 0-0 draw in the Tyne-Tees derby.

Newcastle duo Damien Duff and Shola Ameobi will miss the trip to Middlesbrough through injury.

Newcastle have appointed Joe Kinnear until the end of the season following his spell as interim boss.

Long-serving goalkeeper Steve Harper has revealed contract talks with Newcastle have "died a death".

Joe Kinnear says he will not waste any more time attempting to bring Alexandre Song and Johan Djourou to Newcastle from Arsenal.

Joe Kinnear has admitted his hopes of taking John Arne Riise to Newcastle in January have been hit by his recall to the Roma side.

Michael Owen says Newcastle's inconsistent form means he will not even attempt to predict the outcome of Saturday's derby game at Boro.

Rosenborg's Norwegian international midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred has dismissed reports linking him with a January move to Newcastle.

Shay Given has been described as the best goalkeeper in the Premier League by Newcastle's interim manager Joe Kinnear.

Charles N'Zogbia will reportedly be offloaded in January in order to allow boss Joe Kinnear to bring several new faces to Newcastle.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is determined to play his part in a Tyne-Tees derby win at Middlesbrough this weekend.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear admits his January transfer plans could be derailed if Mike Ashley's sale hopes gather pace.

Joe Kinnear has been told by owner Mike Ashley he can stay on as interim manager of Newcastle for another month.

Chelsea dominated the game but were frustrated by a hardworking Newcastle side who fully deserved their battling point.

Newcastle are being linked with loan swoops for Roma's John Arne Riise and Arsenal midfielder Denilson.

Joe Kinnear has accused Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni of "disrespecting" Newcastle after recommending Shay Given to Italian clubs.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear's meeting with owner Mike Ashley this weekend has been postponed over issues to do with the club's sale.

Joe Kinnear has indicated that Charles N'Zogbia is in line to start Saturday's clash with Chelsea, after impressing the manager.

Newcastle's third-choice goalkeeper Tim Krul has left St James' on loan to join League One outfit Carlisle United.

Joe Kinnear will meet owner Mike Ashley on Saturday for talks aimed at extending his stay at Newcastle until the end of the season.

Key defender Steven Taylor is facing a race against time to shake off a stomach problem for Newcastle's trip to Chelsea on Saturday.

Norwich are being linked with a move for Newcastle defender David Edgar as Glenn Roeder looks to strengthen.

Newcastle are back on the trail of Blackburn Rovers' left-back Stephen Warnock and could make a renewed bid in January.

Rob Lee's revelation that Alan Shearer is up for the Newcastle job "on his own terms" is likely to mean the end for Dennis Wise.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has been ruled out for the rest of the year after suffering medial ligament damage against Wigan.

Joe Kinnear is standing by his decision to ease Michael Owen back into action despite the Newcastle striker saying he's ready to start.

Interim manager Joe Kinnear has reiterated his desire to keep hold of striker Michael Owen - if he is still in charge of Newcastle.

Titus Bramble returned to haunt his former club with a last-minute equaliser to snatch Wigan a much-deserved 2-2 draw with Newcastle.

Mark Viduka has made his long-awaited return to training with the Newcastle squad, but has been warned not to rush back.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has told his Spurs counterpart harry Redknapp not to waste his time by pursuing interest in Shay Given.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen will start on the bench against Wigan with Sebastian Bassong on stand-by to start the match.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will apologise to Martin Atkinson after calling him a "Mickey Mouse referee" as he looks to avoid a ban.

Steve Taylor says the Newcastle players would like Joe Kinnear to given the manager's position on a permanent basis.

Its understood Aston Villa are lining up a January move for Michael Owen, with the Newcastle frontman tipped for a £5m exit.

Joe Kinnear says Newcastle's mounting injury list is giving him cause for concern after Ignacio Gonzalez was ruled out for four months.

Los Angeles Galaxy owner Philip Anschutz has played down suggestions he is ready to table a bid for Newcastle.

Loan signing Nacho Gonzalez has undergone Achilles surgery and will be out for four months, according to reports.

Nicky Butt is worried that the uncertainty at Newcastle could result in senior stars leaving St James' Park next summer.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will almost certainly face an FA charge after calling Martin Atkinson a "Mickey Mouse referee".

Joe Kinnear has told Chelsea that Newcastle will do all they can to keep hold of Michael Owen following reports the Blues are keen.

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is set to shake off a minor groin strain ahead of the home clash with Wigan on Saturday.

Andy Johnson and Danny Murphy scored as Fulham moved up to tenth, ending Newcastle's two-match run with a 2-1 win at Craven Cottage.

Newcastle interim manager Joe Kinnear expects there will be "dozens" of rival clubs lining up to sign striker Michael Owen in January.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen insists it is not beyond the Magpies to finish in fifth place in the Premier League this season.

Chelsea are reportedly planning a surprise January transfer window swoop for Newcastle striker Michael Owen.

Norwich boss Glenn Roeder is set to turn his attentions to Newcastle's Andy Carroll as he looks for a new striker.

Newcastle United are being linked with a January transfer window move for Watford midfielder John-Joe O'Toole.

Newcastle are hot on the trail of German Under-21 striker Ashkan Dejagah and French midfield starlet Loic Remy.

Newcastle captain Michael Owen has admitted the off-field turmoil at the club has affected the side so far this season.

Shay Given is a shock target for Spurs after boss Harry Redknapp admitted he would be interested in signing the Newcastle goalkeeper.

Leeds have rejected a bid from Newcastle for their star teenager Fabian Delph, chairman Ken Bates has revealed.

First-team coach Chris Hughton warned Newcastle still have work to do to avoid a Premier League basement battle.

The Football Association is waiting on referee Steve Bennett's report to see if Joey Barton has a case to answer for an alleged slap.

A second half brace from Obafemi Martins handed Newcastle a 2-0 win against Aston Villa to lift them out of the relegation places.

Newcastle's Spanish striker Xisco has been ruled out for at least three weeks with a groin injury he picked up in training.

Joe Kinnear will hand fit-again club skipper Michael Owen the chance to make an impact from off the bench against Aston Villa tonight.

Joe Kinnear has told Newcastle fans they will be "pleasantly surprised" when they learn the truth behind Kevin Keegan's departure.

Newcastle are interested in £2million-rated Congo striker Tresor Mputu, according to reports in Africa.

Joe Kinnear has insisted he has "no interest" in leaving Newcastle to become the next permanent manager of QPR.

Long-serving goalkeeper Shay Given hopes to win a new contract at Newcastle and be part of the good times again.

Chris Hughton said Newcastle would deal with Obafemi Martins' reaction to being substituted against Middlesbrough internally.

Afonso Alves came closest to ending the stalemate as Middlesbrough and Newcastle played out a dismal 0-0 draw in the Tyne-Tees derby.

Newcastle duo Damien Duff and Shola Ameobi will miss the trip to Middlesbrough through injury.

Newcastle have appointed Joe Kinnear until the end of the season following his spell as interim boss.

Long-serving goalkeeper Steve Harper has revealed contract talks with Newcastle have "died a death".

Joe Kinnear says he will not waste any more time attempting to bring Alexandre Song and Johan Djourou to Newcastle from Arsenal.

Joe Kinnear has admitted his hopes of taking John Arne Riise to Newcastle in January have been hit by his recall to the Roma side.

Michael Owen says Newcastle's inconsistent form means he will not even attempt to predict the outcome of Saturday's derby game at Boro.

Rosenborg's Norwegian international midfielder Per Ciljan Skjelbred has dismissed reports linking him with a January move to Newcastle.

Shay Given has been described as the best goalkeeper in the Premier League by Newcastle's interim manager Joe Kinnear.

Charles N'Zogbia will reportedly be offloaded in January in order to allow boss Joe Kinnear to bring several new faces to Newcastle.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is determined to play his part in a Tyne-Tees derby win at Middlesbrough this weekend.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear admits his January transfer plans could be derailed if Mike Ashley's sale hopes gather pace.

Joe Kinnear has been told by owner Mike Ashley he can stay on as interim manager of Newcastle for another month.

Chelsea dominated the game but were frustrated by a hardworking Newcastle side who fully deserved their battling point.

Newcastle are being linked with loan swoops for Roma's John Arne Riise and Arsenal midfielder Denilson.

Joe Kinnear has accused Ireland coach Giovanni Trapattoni of "disrespecting" Newcastle after recommending Shay Given to Italian clubs.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear's meeting with owner Mike Ashley this weekend has been postponed over issues to do with the club's sale.

Joe Kinnear has indicated that Charles N'Zogbia is in line to start Saturday's clash with Chelsea, after impressing the manager.

Newcastle's third-choice goalkeeper Tim Krul has left St James' on loan to join League One outfit Carlisle United.

Joe Kinnear will meet owner Mike Ashley on Saturday for talks aimed at extending his stay at Newcastle until the end of the season.

Key defender Steven Taylor is facing a race against time to shake off a stomach problem for Newcastle's trip to Chelsea on Saturday.

Norwich are being linked with a move for Newcastle defender David Edgar as Glenn Roeder looks to strengthen.

Newcastle are back on the trail of Blackburn Rovers' left-back Stephen Warnock and could make a renewed bid in January.