Standard Liege 0 Liverpool 0

Sam Allardyce has challenged Celestine Babayaro to prove himself worthy of a place in Newcastle’s new-look back line.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce is closing in on a deal to take Chelsea utility man Geremi to St James’ Park.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce was hoping to secure his third summer signing today after Czech defender David Rozehnal arrived on Tyneside.

Joey Barton was undergoing a medical at Newcastle this afternoon as the Magpies attempted to push through a £5.5m deal for the Manchester City midfielder.

Newcastle and West Ham have been given permission to speak to Manchester City midfielder Joey Barton.

Newcastle shareholders are expected to receive the formal offer document from billionaire Mike Ashley later this week as he attempts to push through his takeover bid.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd is knuckling down for a busy summer after handing Sam Allardyce the task of reviving his club's fortunes.

Titus Bramble’s eventful Newcastle career finally came to an end today as new manager Sam Allardyce wasted little time in swinging the axe.

Watford 1 Newcastle 1

Newcastle 0 Blackburn 2

Newcastle defender Steven Taylor has set his sights on shutting out Chelsea hitman Didier Drogba to further enhance his growing reputation.

Newcastle 0 Arsenal 0

Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder will build his new-look defence around over-worked keeper Shay Given.

Newcastle’s slim hopes of European qualification were ended as Manchester City snatched an invaluable victory at St James’ Park.

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.

Paul Jewell celebrated becoming the longest-serving manager in Wigan’s history with a priceless 1-0 victory against Newcastle.

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

NICKY BUTT will complete his Newcastle rehabilitation tonight when he will be captain for the UEFA Cup clash with Zulte Waregem.

Nicky Butt will complete his Newcastle rehabilitation tomorrow night when he will be captain for the UEFA Cup clash with Zulte Waregem.

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

AMERICAN international Oguchi Onyewu is proving a star in stripes at Newcastle, where the defender played a significant role in ensuring a losing start to Liverpool’s new era under American billionaires Tom Hicks and George Gillett.

Newcastle midfielder James Milner is reaping the rewards of his dedication off the pitch.

Fulham 2 Newcastle 1

A characteristic Frank Lampard strike gave champions Chelsea a 1-0 lead at the break against struggling Charlton at The Valley.

Portuguese midfielder Manuel Fernandes will join Everton on loan until the end of the season, according to his club Benfica.

Newcastle were tonight working to tie up their loan swoop for United States defender Oguchi Onyewu after he arrived on Tyneside for a medical.

Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate has dismissed renewed speculation that he is set to swoop for Sporting Lisbon winger Roudolphe Douala.

Ghana 2 USA 1

CZECH REPUBLIC striker Milan Baros fears he will miss the entire World Cup with a foot injury.

United States 0 Czech Republic 3

New Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate may have to wait until after the weekend to discover if he has signed his replacement in defence.

New Middlesbrough boss Gareth Southgate will concentrate on the business of reviving the club’s Barclays Premiership fortunes as the row over his appointment rages on.

MIDDLESBROUGH have agreed an undisclosed fee for Chelsea defender Robert Huth. Boro have also agreed personal terms with the 21-year-old German international and are awaiting his answer.

Middlesbrough have agreed an undisclosed fee for Chelsea defender Robert Huth.