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Papiss Cisse will return to action at St Mirren tomorrow night after ending his exile from the Newcastle squad.

Carlos Tevez’s legal team have confirmed they will ensure the former Manchester City striker “abides by the rules” with regard to his community service order.

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Newcastle owner Mike Ashley today placed the future firmly in the hands of manager Alan Pardew when he handed him a staggering eight-year contract.

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Lille president Michel Seydoux has told Newcastle to forget about signing Mathieu Debuchy after rejecting their latest offer.

Newcastle were today awaiting a response form FC Twente after tabling a bid for Brazil-born defender Douglas.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew has dismissed suggestions that Barcelona could prise Yohan Cabaye from his grasp for as little as £8 million.

Blackburn Rovers last night turned to Republic of Ireland striker Leon Best to fire them back to the Premier League as they signed the striker from Newcastle for more than £3 million.

West Ham co-owner David Sullivan has warned Newcastle they could lose star striker Demba Ba for a pittance if they do not tie him to a new deal.

Midfielder James Milner intends to keep ignoring the critics who are attempting to undermine Manchester City’s charge for glory.

Kevin Nolan is ready to sign a new contract at Newcastle – and has urged midfield colleague Joey Barton to follow suit and help guide the club back into Europe.

Newcastle midfielder Joey Barton has launched a scathing attack on England’s World Cup hopes and dismissed Gareth Barry as a “teacher’s pet”.

Midfielder Joey Barton has warned his future at Newcastle will depend on the club matching his ambition.

Chelsea boss Carlo Ancelotti hopes to have key duo John Terry and Frank Lampard back in action next week to kickstart the champions’ faltering title hopes.

MAYBE it’s down to the new ‘whistle’ he’s been sporting of late.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer has told Michael Owen to provide the perfect response to claims he is considering retirement by returning to his lethal best.

Alan Shearer this afternoon strode back on to the stage he made his own - and insisted the show would last for eight weeks only.

Shay Given was today undergoing a medical at Manchester City as he closed in on a move away from Newcastle.

HARD to know why such a loyal servant as Shay Given should be on the way out of his beloved Newcastle.

NEWCASTLE yesterday put their contingency plan in place should they be forced to sell goalkeeper Shay Given when Steve Harper signed a new three-year contract.

Shay Given is considering his Newcastle future after reaching the “lowest point of his football career” during last weekend’s 5-1 drubbing at the hands of Liverpool, the player’s lawyer has claimed.

OUR football correspondent LIAM MACKEY is back in top form and full of energy.

WHEN I heard that an Irish icon in charge of all things Sunderland AFC was about to walk, I had a bit of a panic on. Surely we’d struggle to survive as a Premier League outfit; maybe we’d no longer be able to attract players to the club.

Former Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce claims Mike Ashley’s takeover of the club was driven by the billionaire’s desire for a quick profit.

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Former England boss Terry Venables will decide today whether to become interim manager of troubled Newcastle.

BILLIONAIRE owner Mike Ashley last night confirmed he wants to sell Newcastle just 16 months after staging a £134.4 million (€169.7m) takeover.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley was today going back to the drawing board with his dream for the club in tatters in the wake of Kevin Keegan’s resignation.

Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper will finally fulfil a dream when he lines up against arch-rivals Sunderland at St James’ Park on Sunday.

SAM ALLARDYCE has cited a lack of financial support at boardroom level as the reason for his controversial sacking by Newcastle United and insisted he was not given a fair chance to bring success to Tyneside.

AFTER the giddy optimism of Kevin Keegan’s second coming, reality is beginning to bite at Newcastle United.

A LITTLE over an hour before learning his services were no longer required, Sam Allardyce spent his last press conference as manager of Newcastle United waxing lyrical about a player he had barely been able to call upon. That player was Damien Duff.

KEVIN KEEGAN has allowed Newcastle fans to dream of a stunning return to St James’ Park.

NEWCASTLE were yesterday closing in on their man as they stepped up efforts to lure Harry Redknapp to St James’ Park.

Newcastle are expected to make a formal approach to Portsmouth today for permission to speak to manager Harry Redknapp.

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Alan Smith is expected to seal his £6m move to Newcastle from Manchester United later today.

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MIDDLESBROUGH boss Gareth Southgate is facing a major challenge as he attempts to revamp his strikeforce for the new season.