Middlesbrough boss Gordon Strachan has praised Newcastle counterpart Chris Hughton for steering his club back towards the Barclays Premier League.

Brighton have extended the loan spell of Newcastle winger Kazenga LuaLua until the end of the season.

Chris Hughton says Joey Barton is progressing well from his broken foot after playing in a behind-closed-doors friendly for Newcastle.

Magpies boss Chris Hughton has confirmed all his players on international duty have returned injury free and ready to face Barnsley.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton will welcome Jose Enrique back from his seven-game lay-off for Saturday’s Coca-Cola Championship clash with Barnsley.

Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is refusing to set his side a points total as they enter the final straight in their bid to return to the Barclays Premier League.

Chris Hughton is hoping for a return to winning ways on the road at Watford as Newcastle attempt to cement their place at the top of the Coca-Cola Championship table.

Newcastle are set to welcome back Jose Enrique but Chris Hughton could still extend the loan of Patrick van Aanholt.

Manager Chris Hughton singled out Wayne Routledge for special praise after Newcastle returned to the top of the Championship with a 4-1 win over Coventry.

Newcastle have confirmed that Shola Ameobi faces a couple of weeks on the sidelines with a hamstring injury.