Portsmouth manager Tony Adams has described Newcastle’s Steven Taylor as ‘magnificent’ but hopes the defender does not spoil the party when the sides meet at Fratton Park.

Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is confident the team has the quality to stay in the Premier League despite a run of five games without a win.

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor is determined to end talk of relegation on Tyneside, admitting he is ’sick’ of his club being mentioned as candidates for the drop.

Steven Taylor has voiced his determination to end talk of relegation at St James’ Park.

Steven Taylor insists England do not fear any opponent at Under 21 level ahead of Euro 2009.

Steven Taylor admits he is facing a race against time to be fit for Newcastle’s game at Chelsea on Saturday.

Key defender Steven Taylor is facing a race against time to shake off a stomach problem for Newcastle’s trip to Chelsea on Saturday.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka has returned to full training for the first time since undergoing an operation on his Achilles, but there was less positive news concerning defender Steven Taylor ahead of Saturdays Premier League game against Wigan.

Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is adamant the players must ignore speculation surrounding the club’s ownership and concentrate on football.

Steven Taylor has moved to ease fears over his fitness by insisting he is confident of being cleared to face Wigan at the weekend.