NEWCASTLE fear a massive compensation pay-out to former boss Kevin Keegan could see the club plunged into administration.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley could be forced to put the club into administration if former boss Kevin Keegan wins a massive compensation pay-out.

Newcastle have opened talks with Tyneside businessman Barry Moat over a possible takeover at St James’ Park.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer hopes to have three key players available for his first game in charge against Chelsea tomorrow.

Newcastle will welcome back Kevin Nolan from suspension for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Arsenal.

Newcastle skipper Michael Owen returns to the squad for the first time since January for tomorrow’s vital trip to Hull.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will be without 11 senior players for tomorrow night’s FA Cup third-round replay with Hull.

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given will play in tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round tie at Hull after manager Joe Kinnear insisted he will not be sold.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear will make a late decision on a quartet of injured players before he picks his side for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Portsmouth.

Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear has been dealt a double blow with the news Damien Duff and Shola Ameobi will miss tomorrow’s derby trip to Middlesbrough.

Newcastle are unlikely to be sold until February if a deal is not done inside the next three weeks.

Newcastle interim manager Joe Kinnear could be handed a triple boost as he prepares for Sunday’s Barclays Premier League trip to Everton.

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CAPTAIN Michael Owen has promised Newcastle will be united on the pitch today as the club’s hierarchy faces a furious backlash from fans.

Newcastle owner Mike Ashley and Kevin Keegan have been unable to resolve their differences following a meeting today.

Caretaker Newcastle boss Chris Hughton is facing a major selection headache as he prepares for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Hull.

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 were tonight facing a fans revolt as an 11th-hour rescue plan failed to prevent Kevin Keegan’s resignation.

The League Managers’ Association insists Kevin Keegan has not resigned as manager of Newcastle as confusion continued to reign at St James’ Park.

Newcastle remained silent in the face of vociferous fans’ protests this afternoon as speculation continued that manager Kevin Keegan is leaving the club.

Dimitar Berbatov’s drawn-out transfer to Old Trafford appeared to be reaching its conclusion last night but it was Manchester United’s city rivals who stole the show on transfer deadline day.