Republic of Ireland manager Giovanni Trapattoni has taken the surprising step of touting Newcastle United goalkeeper Shay Given to clubs across his native Italy.

NEWCASTLE plan to cut their losses on Jose Enrique and sign Stephen Warnock

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

Joey Barton has hogged the headlines since returning to the Newcastle fold but Joe Kinnear is confident that Danny Guthrie can now fill the void left by his more controversial midfield colleagues enforced absence.

Joe Kinnear believes the loss of Joey Barton at Newcastle will be softened by the return of Danny Guthrie.

While Alan Shearer continues to be linked with Newcastle job Damien Duff backs Joe Kinnear for position on fulltime basis.

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Republic of Ireland international Damien Duff believes Joe Kinnear should be handed the manager’s job at Newcastle United on a full-time basis.

Sebastien Bassong admits Newcastle were left hugely disappointed by Wigan’s late leveller.

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