Newcastle assistant Chris Hughton was quick to play down the latest controversey surrounding Joey Barton after the 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

Striker Obafemi Martins has pledged to keep Newcastle’s fine scoring record going when they take on Aston Villa at St James’ Park on Monday.

Boss Joe Kinnear believes Mike Ashley will have to reconsider his strategy for Newcastle if he cannot find a buyer in the next three weeks.

Newcastle United captain Michael Owen is poised to return to action in Monday’s Premier League match against Aston Villa at St James’ Park.

John Obi Mikel, Obafemi Martins and John Utaka have all been left out of the Nigeria squad for a friendly against Colombia next month.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has ordered striker Obafemi Martins to become selfish as he attempts to end his personal goal drought.

Newcastle duo Michael Owen and Nicky Butt are out of the Premier League clash against West Brom at St James’ Park on Tuesday night.

Geordies Steven Taylor and Shola Ameobi have no intention of being in the first Newcastle team to lose at Sunderland in their lifetime.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will make a late check on midfielder Nicky Butt ahead of Saturday lunchtime’s Premier League clash at Sunderland.

Joe Kinnear is confident Shola Ameobi can relaunch his career at Newcastle after seeing him score in Monday’s 2-2 draw with Manchester City.