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Hughton to get No 2 job

KEVIN Keegan is set to appoint former Tottenham Hotspur assistant manager Chris Hughton as his number two at St James’s Park. Read

Chris Mort

Mort infuriated by takeover talk

NEWCASTLE United chairman Chris Mort has praised Kevin Keegan’s impact as manager as he vehemently denied the club was for sale following intense speculation last weekend that owner Mike Ashley was looking for a buyer. Read

Les Ferdinand

Les: Devils clash is all about revenge

KEVIN Keegan will remind his stumbling Newcastle United players that they have been humiliated by Manchester United as they look to avenge the 6-0 thrashing at Old Trafford earlier this year, according to Les Ferdinand. Read

Humiliated Given out to win back dignity

SHAY Given is hoping a good result against Manchester United this weekend will help ease the pain of one of the most embarrassing episodes of his career. Read

Obafemi Martins

Break fails to heal United’s wounds

WHILE most of the squad have been refreshed by a two-week break from playing, Newcastle United will still take on a side who embarrassed them last month with problems at either end of the field. Read

Kevin Keegan

Youngsters will replace United’s misfiring stars

NEWCASTLE United’s emerging young stars are being given the encouragement they need that they can break into the first team, according to manager Kevin Keegan. Read

Forster heroics earn point for Reserves

GOALKEEPER Fraser Forster produced a brilliant performance to deny league leaders Liverpool and earn Newcastle a point at St James’s Park. Read

Alan Shearer

Shearer scotches takeover claims

ALAN Shearer has denied reports he is in discussions about fronting a consortium of local businessmen interested in buying Newcastle United. Read

David Edgar

Edgar is tired of playing bit part

PROMISING Newcastle United centre-back David Edgar is a transfer target for three Championship clubs as the Canadian defender grows increasingly frustrated by a lack of first-team football at Newcastle United. Read

Bobby Robson

Sir Bobby backs United to break stranglehold

SIR Bobby Robson has insisted Newcastle United remain the biggest threat to the Big Four’s dominance of English football despite their present troubles. Read

I wouldn’t change my wonderful life

SIR Bobby Robson has achieved so much in a remarkable career in football but regret and submission are not among them. He talked exclusively to Chief Sports Writer Luke Edwards ahead of his 75th birthday Read

The game is better now

SIR Bobby Robson made his name taking Ipswich Town to the heights of domestic and European football, but he does not think anyone will ever match his achievements. Read

Steve Harper

Steve back playing the waiting game

DESPITE another impressive performance as Shay Given’s deputy against Aston Villa last weekend, Steve Harper could be back on the bench by the time Manchester United arrive at St James’s Park next week. Read

Perfect time for Owen to find sharpness

STEVEN Taylor has admitted Newcastle United desperately need Michael Owen’s hot streak in front of goal to continue if they are going to recover from their recent collapse in form. Read

Obafemi Martins

Keegan excited by Martins' return

OBAFEMI Martins will return to training this week with Kevin Keegan confident the Nigerian international will add another dimension to his side’s offensive threat. Read

Keegan fears he may lose N’Zogbia

KEVIN Keegan hopes he is not already fighting a losing battle to keep Charles N’Zogbia at Newcastle United after the youngster admitted he is interested in a move to London. Read

There’s no returning to the past

“GOOD morning, this is Mick Lowes reporting from the ‘Y I Yabugga’ stadium in Kyoto. I must say at the beginning, that my usual commentary will have the odd sponsor’s advert, due to contractual obligations with today’s Mcmatch sponsors. Read

Magpies’ 12-point survival plan

PREDICTING what will happen in promotion chases and relegation battles is normally about as reliable as a soothsayer’s long-range weather forecast. But one thing is certain, Newcastle United have every reason to be nervous about what their immediate future holds. Read

Kevin Keegan

Keegan ready for drop zone fight

KEVIN Keegan is adamant he is ready for the fight to turn Newcastle United’s faltering season around as his players prepare for an intense fortnight on the training pitch. Read

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