Newcastle United: February 2009 Archives

Jonas Gutierrez has insisted he is ready to fight for his place and will work as hard as possible to help Newcastle avoid the drop.

Alan Smith, Ryan Taylor and Geremi are all in contention to replace banned midfielder Kevin Nolan at Bolton on Sunday.

Newcastle striker Xisco hopes to be ready for first-team selection for the home clash with Arsenal on March 21.

Newcastle have rejected claims combative midfielder Joey Barton is poised to return from a broken metatarsal next week.

Striker Obafemi Martins is ready to fire Newcastle to safety and has hailed the return to fitness of Mark Viduka and Alan Smith.

Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka is glad to be back in action and believes he has a lot to offer in Newcastle's relegation scrap.

Newcastle United's Steve Harper has been backed by stand-in boss Chris Hughton to become England's first choice goalkeeper.

Chris Hughton has hinted that he will try Alan Smith in Newcastle's midfield during Kevin Nolan's three-match suspension.

Newcastle will not bring in a new manager while Joe Kinnear recovers from a triple heart bypass operation, says Derek Llambias.

Newcastle have contacted Inter Milan as they chase the signature of Honduran international hitman David Suazo for next season.

Kevin Nolan apologised to his team-mates, Everton boss David Moyes and the victim of his horror challenge which led to a red card.

Newcastle secured a deserved point following a 0-0 draw against Everton despite playing the second half with ten men.

Newcastle winger Peter Lovenkrands has revealed his move to St James' Park has put the 'fun' back into his football.

Newcastle have Jonas Gutierrez, Obafemi Martins, Mark Viduka and Alan Smith available for the trip to Everton on Sunday.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen is targeting the Hull trip on March 14 for his comeback from ankle ligament damage suffered last month.

Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka has been told to up his game by acting boss Chris Hughton.

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce has dismissed speculation linking him with Newcastle and branded the rumours 'disrespectful.'

Chris Hughton believes he has the experience needed to keep Newcastle up but admits it will be the biggest challenge of his career.

Defender Habib Beye has confirmed that he wants to return to the Newcastle first-team before the end of the current season.

Chris Hughton has admitted that keeping Newcastle in the Premier League this season is set to be his 'biggest challenge' in football.

Alan Smith has given caretaker boss Chris Hughton a boost by playing the full 90 minutes in Newcastle reserves' win over Blackburn.

Mark Viduka has dropped a big hint he could leave Newcastle at the end of the season when his contract expires.

Stand-in boss Chris Hughton's backed Oba Martins, Alan Smith and Mark Viduka to play a key part in the run-in to the end of the season.

Loyal Newcastle keeper Steve Harper has admitted Spurs wanted to sign him for £500k in January but his first priority was to stay on.

Newcastle new arrival Kevin Nolan says he wouldn't have joined the club if he didn't believe that the Toon could avoid relegation.

Stand-in boss Chris Hughton thinks Joe Kinnear will have input into team affairs just days after his heart bypass surgery on Friday.

Spurs striker Darren Bent has offered Newcastle encouragement after declaring he will move on if he does not get first-team football.

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear will undergo triple heart bypass surgery on Friday and is certain to miss the next two months.

Stand-in boss Chris Hughton claims first-team coach Colin Calderwood will play a big role in steadying Newcastle's ship.

Newcastle will hold talks with star striker Michael Owen imminently to find out his plans after he rejected a new deal late last year.

Newcastle have beaten Portuguese giants Porto to the signing of 17-year-old Swedish youth international Samuel Adjei.

Joe Kinnear could be forced to relinquish control at Newcastle on a temporary basis after being told he needs emergency bypass surgery.

Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias claims his five-year plan is designed to emulate the success of Aston Villa.

Newcastle are set to conclude a swoop to sign promising Swedish Under-16 striker Samuel Adjei from Jonkopings Sodra IF.

Newcastle winger Peter Lovenkrands admits he is delighted to have become an instant crowd favourite among the Toon Army.

Newcastle star Nicky Butt feels the Magpies are only 'three top players' away from becoming a top-eight side in the Premier League.

Newcastle are set to fight it out with Sunderland for Spurs striker Darren Bent and make a new bid for Kieran Richardson in the summer.

Newcastle have confirmed boss Joe Kinnear will be released from hospital early next week after he was taken ill on Saturday morning.

Newcastle deservedly secured three valuable points with a 3-2 win over relegation rivals West Brom at the Hawthorns.

Newcastle have announced that Chris Hughton will take charge of the side against West Brom after Joe Kinnear was taken to hospital.

Newcastle could welcome back forward trio Obafemi Martins, Mark Viduka and Alan Smith for Saturday's trip to West Brom.

Joe Kinnear has continued his bitter war of words with former Newcastle player Charles N'Zogbia claiming he lives in a 'fantasy world'.

Newcastle manager Joe Kinnear claims owner Mike Ashley has indicated he would like to be more involved in the club.

Shay Given is looking forward winning silverware with Man City after slamming Newcastle for the way they handled his move to Eastlands.

Nicky Butt says he will be happy to end his career at Newcastle after signing a new one-year contract with the club on Tuesday.

Joe Kinnear will be delighted with the news Michael Owen could be back in action in time for Newcastle's trip to Bolton on March 1.

Newcastle have been boosted by the news veteran midfielder Nicky Butt has signed a new one-year deal at St James's Park.

Joe Kinnear hailed new midfielder Ryan Taylor as a 'total footballer' after he completed his move to Newcastle from Wigan on Monday.

Striker Obafemi Martins is set to recover from hernia surgery in time for Newcastle's relegation six-pointer at West Brom on Saturday.

Newcastle have failed with an £8million bid for Manchester City midfielder Michael Johnson.

Newcastle have completed the signing of Ryan Taylor from Wigan with Charles N'Zogbia moving in the opposite direction.

Manchester City have confirmed the signing of goalkeeper Shay Given from Newcastle for an undisclosed fee.

A fierce north east derby ended in a draw after Shola Ameobi's contentious penalty cancelled out Djibril Cisse's first-half opener.

Newcastle keeper Shay Given is undergoing a medical at Man City ahead of a deadline-beating move for an undisclosed fee.

Jonas Gutierrez has insisted he is ready to fight for his place and will work as hard as possible to help Newcastle avoid the drop.

Alan Smith, Ryan Taylor and Geremi are all in contention to replace banned midfielder Kevin Nolan at Bolton on Sunday.

Newcastle striker Xisco hopes to be ready for first-team selection for the home clash with Arsenal on March 21.

Newcastle have rejected claims combative midfielder Joey Barton is poised to return from a broken metatarsal next week.

Striker Obafemi Martins is ready to fire Newcastle to safety and has hailed the return to fitness of Mark Viduka and Alan Smith.

Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka is glad to be back in action and believes he has a lot to offer in Newcastle's relegation scrap.

Newcastle United's Steve Harper has been backed by stand-in boss Chris Hughton to become England's first choice goalkeeper.

Chris Hughton has hinted that he will try Alan Smith in Newcastle's midfield during Kevin Nolan's three-match suspension.

Newcastle will not bring in a new manager while Joe Kinnear recovers from a triple heart bypass operation, says Derek Llambias.

Newcastle have contacted Inter Milan as they chase the signature of Honduran international hitman David Suazo for next season.

Kevin Nolan apologised to his team-mates, Everton boss David Moyes and the victim of his horror challenge which led to a red card.

Newcastle secured a deserved point following a 0-0 draw against Everton despite playing the second half with ten men.

Newcastle winger Peter Lovenkrands has revealed his move to St James' Park has put the 'fun' back into his football.

Newcastle have Jonas Gutierrez, Obafemi Martins, Mark Viduka and Alan Smith available for the trip to Everton on Sunday.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen is targeting the Hull trip on March 14 for his comeback from ankle ligament damage suffered last month.

Newcastle United striker Mark Viduka has been told to up his game by acting boss Chris Hughton.

Wigan Athletic boss Steve Bruce has dismissed speculation linking him with Newcastle and branded the rumours 'disrespectful.'

Chris Hughton believes he has the experience needed to keep Newcastle up but admits it will be the biggest challenge of his career.

Defender Habib Beye has confirmed that he wants to return to the Newcastle first-team before the end of the current season.

Chris Hughton has admitted that keeping Newcastle in the Premier League this season is set to be his 'biggest challenge' in football.

Alan Smith has given caretaker boss Chris Hughton a boost by playing the full 90 minutes in Newcastle reserves' win over Blackburn.