DANNY GUTHRIE will confront Hull hate mob as he faces leg-break victim Craig Fagan

Danny Guthrie’s midfield contribution has been one of the few positives on the field at Newcastle United.

Danny Guthrie believes persuading Michael Owen to sign a new contract is vital to Newcastle’s ambitions.

Danny Guthrie is hoping to add to his goal against Portsmouth on Sunday when Spurs visit St James Park on Sunday

Three second half goals from Michael Owen, Obafemi Martins and Danny Guthrie gave Newcastle their first away victory in the Premier League over Portsmouth, lifting Joe Kinnear’s side out of the relegation zone.

Portsmouth 0 Newcastle 3Goals from Michael Owen Obafemi Martins and Danny Guthrie see Newcastle out of the bottom three.

Hull’s Craig Fagan forgives Danny Guthrie for the tackle that broke his leg and could return to action against Newcastle in the FA Cup.

Hull forward Craig Fagan has forgiven Newcastle’s Danny Guthrie for the X-rated challenge which broke his leg. After shunning legal action, Fagan says he bears no resentment.

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.