Midfielders Scott Parker and Damien Duff are out of Newcastle’s trip to Watford on Sunday after undergoing surgery.

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder is hoping for good news on midfielders Scott Parker and Nicky Butt as he attempts to cope with a fresh injury crisis.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen could be involved in the squad for Monday night’s Barclays Premiership clash with Reading.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen will not make his comeback against Chelsea on Sunday.

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given is out of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to Portsmouth with the groin injury he picked up against Arsenal on Monday.

Newcastle captain Scott Parker is a major doubt for tomorrow’s visit of Arsenal to St James’ Park.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has one of his biggest squads of the season available for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Manchester City.

Newcastle will be without midfielder Nicky Butt against Charlton on Sunday as they attempt to bounce back from last night’s demoralising UEFA Cup exit.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder had no new injury worries as he and his players headed to Holland for tomorrow night’s UEFA Cup clash with AZ Alkmaar.

Glenn Roeder has selected Republic of Ireland winger Damien Duff on the left wing after recovering from a virus as he looked to take a step towards the UEFA Cup semi-finals today.

Newcastle have been boosted by the return from injury of midfielder Emre and full-back Stephen Carr ahead of tomorrow’s UEFA Cup visit of AZ Alkmaar.

Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer will return to the squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership derby clash with Middlesbrough after shaking off a virus.

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Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder will make a late check on skipper Scott Parker ahead of tomorrow night’s UEFA Cup cash with Zulte Waregem.

Newcastle defender Oguchi Onyewu will sit out his side’s UEFA Cup clash with Zulte Waregem in Belgium tomorrow night.

Liverpool boss Rafael Benitez handed striker Craig Bellamy a reunion with the club he left in controversial circumstances this afternoon.

Newcastle full-back Celestine Babayaro could return to the starting line-up for tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Liverpool.

PSV Eindhoven technical manager Stan Valckx is disappointed the club’s last-ditch bid to sign Newcastle striker Albert Luque ended in failure.

West Ham boss Alan Curbishley will hand new signing Calum Davenport a debut as his side go in search of three Premiership points at Newcastle today.

Newcastle skipper Scott Parker remains a major doubt for tomorrow night's FA Cup third round replay against Birmingham with a stomach muscle injury.

PSV Eindhoven have confirmed that talks over a loan move for Newcastle striker Albert Luque have ended without a deal.

Newcastle will have captain Scott Parker available after suspension for Sunday’s Barclays Premiership trip to Tottenham.

Newcastle forward Albert Luque is keen on a move to PSV Eindhoven, according to his agent.

Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt has a chance of making tomorrow’s FA Cup third-round trip to Birmingham after his ankle injury responded to treatment.

Injury-hit Newcastle may be forced to play Nicky Butt in the centre of defence for the visit of Premiership leaders Manchester United.

Shay Given is struggling to make Newcastle's St Stephen's Day trip to Bolton after aggravating a groin injury.

Full-back Celestine Babayaro will return to the Newcastle squad for tomorrow’s Premiership clash with Tottenham after serving a one-match ban.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder has been handed a timely fitness boost by the return of four key players from injury ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership clash with Watford.

Jose Mourinho has axed Chelsea striker Andriy Shevchenko from line-up to face Newcastle at Stamford Bridge tonight.

Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer will miss tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to Blackburn despite returning to training today.

Newcastle will be without injured midfielder Kieron Dyer for tomorrow night’s Barclays Premiership match against Reading and fear he could miss several games.

NEWCASTLE will head into the last 32 of the UEFA Cup as Group H winners after claiming a hard-fought point in Germany last night.

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NEWCASTLE striker Albert Luque will start the UEFA Cup clash with Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany tonight after escaping unhurt from a road accident.

James Milner is battling against a hip problem in an attempt to be fit for Newcastle’s UEFA Cup clash with Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany tomorrow night.

Spanish international Albert Luque missed Newcastle’s flight to Germany this morning after being involved in a traffic accident on his way to the airport.

James Milner is battling against a hip problem ahead of Newcastle’s UEFA Cup clash with Eintracht Frankfurt in Germany tomorrow.

NEWCASTLE boss Glenn Roeder paid tribute to the mental strength of his players after their first win in the Premiership in 10 matches.

Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer will return to the starting line-up for Sunday’s vital Barclays Premiership clash with Portsmouth.

LOCAL hero Steven Taylor made sure his first Newcastle goal was a crucial one as he fired the Magpies into the knockout stages of the UEFA Cup.

Newcastle midfielder Damien Duff will head to London for a scan on his injured knee as his team-mates prepare for tomorrow’s UEFA Cup clash with Celta Vigo at St James’ Park.

Albert Luque admits he could seek a return to Spain if he continues to be overlooked at Newcastle, with former club Barcelona near the top of his list of ideal destinations.

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder could be boosted by the return of midfielder Kieron Dyer and striker Shola Ameobi ahead of tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership trip to Manchester City.

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder returns from UEFA Cup duty in Italy hoping for positive news about Damien Duff, Stephen Carr and Scott Parker ahead of tomorrow’s visit of Sheffield United.