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Barton cleared over Gabby spat

Nov 6th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

The Football Association have confirmed that Newcastle United’s Joey Barton faces no further action over his spat with Aston Villa’s Gabriel Agbonlahor.

Barton had already been cleared for appearing to flick a hand in Agbonlahor’s face, but he has…



Barton clash played down

Nov 4th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Newcastle United have played down controversial midfielder Joey Barton’s clash with Gabriel Agbonlahor during their 2-0 win against Aston Villa at St James’ Park on Monday.

Referee Steve Bennett spoke to Barton when the former Manchester City play…



Hughton hails two-goal Oba

Nov 4th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Newcastle United’s first-team coach Chris Hughton praised Obafemi Martins after the Nigeria international scored both goals in the 2-0 win against Aston Villa, a result that lifted the Magpies off the foot of the Premier League table.

Hughton was …



Kinnear eyes more consistency

Nov 3rd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Newcastle United’s interim manager Joe Kinnear is confident that his improving side can beat Aston Villa on Monday and clinch their second successive Premier League victory.

Weekend results mean the Magpies start the match at the foot of the table…



Kinnear ready for D-day

Nov 1st, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Newcastle United’s interim manager Joe Kinnear believes his future will be resolved next month.

Kinnear was named as Kevin Keegan’s successor at the end of September and has guided the club out of the relegation zone.

It was thought that Kinnear …



Barton secures Kinnear praise

Oct 29th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Newcastle United’s interim boss Joe Kinnear praised midfielder Joey Barton for his performance in the 2-1 home victory over West Bromwich Albion.

The 26-year-old netted the opening goal from the penalty spot at St James’ Park, having been handed h…



New Magpies deal for Kinnear

Oct 24th, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Interim Newcastle United boss Joe Kinnear has revealed that he is about to sign a new one-month contract.

The 61-year-old former Wimbledon manager has been in charge at St James’ Park since the end of September, with his initial contract due to ex…



Owen loses derby fitness race

Oct 23rd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Latest News

Newcastle United will definitely be without Michael Owen for Saturday’s derby clash with Sunderland at the Stadium of Light.

Owen was facing a race against time to be fit for the first Wear-Tyne derby of the season after picking up a groin injury …



Beye wins red-card appeal

Oct 23rd, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top story

Newcastle United defender Habib Beye is available to face Sunderland in Saturday’s Wear-Tyne derby after winning an appeal for wrongful dismissal.

Beye was shown a straight red card during the early stages of Monday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City…



Kinnear eyes red card review

Oct 21st, 2008 | Source: Football.co.uk | Category: Top stories

Newcastle United defender Habib Beye may have his red card in the 2-2 draw with Manchester City rescinded after referee Rob Styles agreed to take another look at the incident.

The Senegal international was sent off for tripping Robinho, who steppe…