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

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

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

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.

Newcastle’s injury woes deepened last night when midfielder Charles N’Zogbia became the 14th name on a depressing casualty list.

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 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.

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

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder was today attempting to put together a squad for Thursday night’s UEFA Cup trip with 11 names on the casualty list.

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

NEWCASTLE midfielder Nolberto Solano will take any trophy he can as he looks to help end Newcastle’s 37-year wait for silverware.

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.

Newcastle will give late fitness tests to defenders Titus Bramble and Steven Taylor ahead of Sunday’s Barclays Premiership trip to West Ham.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has been declared fit for tomorrow night's UEFA Cup clash with Levadia Tallinn in Estonia.

Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder will make a late check on striker Shola Ameobi before naming his side to face Levadia Tallinn in the UEFA Cup tomorrow night.

Newcastle chairman Freddy Shepherd has hit back over claims his club dragged their feet during the transfer window.

Olivier Bernard admits leaving Newcastle was “the biggest mistake” of his career.

Olivier Bernard has moved to Newcastle for a second spell following his release by Rangers this summer.

Newcastle have re-signed French full-back Olivier Bernard on a free transfer.

Rangers defender Olivier Bernard insists Paul le Guen will not turn Ibrox into a French colony.

Rangers defender Sotirios Kyrgiakos will be fit for the Old Firm derby on Sunday.

Rangers manager Alex McLeish is facing a selection crisis for the Bank of Scotland Premier League visit of Dundee United.

Rangers manager Alex McLeish insists the Ibrox side can achieve a “favourable result” in their crunch Champions League match against Porto.

Under-pressure Rangers manager Alex McLeish axed goalkeeper Stefan Klos in favour of Ronald Waterreus at Celtic Park.

FORMER Leeds and Newcastle United star Jonathan Woodgate put his nightmare start to his Real Madrid career behind him with a goal that sparked his side’s 4-1 comeback win against Rosenborg in their Champions League Group F game at the Bernabeu last night.

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Rangers have signed former Newcastle and Southampton defender Olivier Bernard on a two-year deal.

Olivier Bernard is expected to join Birmingham’s pre-season tour of Norway today.

Portsmouth are ready to test the strength of relegated Southampton’s resolve to keep striker Peter Crouch.

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Andy O’Brien has vowed he will not become another of Newcastle’s incredible sulks as he looks to keep a tight grip on his place in the starting line-up for club and country.

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GRAEME SOUNESS has warned Craig Bellamy not to hold his breath if he is hoping to return to Newcastle from Celtic.

Southampton’s new signings Henri Camara and Olivier Bernard go straight into Harry Redknapp’s squad for the Barclays Premiership match at Birmingham tomorrow.

The Old Firm took centre stage as midnight approached on transfer deadline day with Craig Bellamy and Barry Ferguson both moving north of the border.

Mark Bradley