Robert Pattinson needs 25 security guards to protect him from crazy fans.

IF ever Ian Holloway required a show of support from his players this was the occasion. The Leicester City manager could not have been presented with a more emphatic demonstration that he has their complete backing at the Walkers Stadium.

BURY wrote a fairytale chapter into their 123-year history with a momentous and thoroughly-deserved FA Cup third-round replay victory against Coca-Cola Championship outfit Norwich.

Striker Mark Viduka will return to the Newcastle squad for tomorrow’s derby trip to Sunderland.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka will miss tomorrow’s home clash with Portsmouth as he continues his recovery from a calf problem.

Newcastle striker Michael Owen is fit for Monday night’s Barclays Premier League clash with Tottenham after returning from England’s trip to Russia unharmed.

Michael Stoute believes Ask’s recent run at Ascot will stand him in good stead for Sunday’s Pattison Canadian International at Woodbine.

Michael Owen could return to action for Newcastle against Everton on Sunday.

Shay Given was handed his first Barclays Premier League start under Sam Allardyce as Newcastle looked to maintain their encouraging opening to the new campaign by beating Manchester City at Eastlands.

Mark Viduka is expected to return from a foot injury to partner Obafemi Martins in Newcastle’s attack against Manchester City tomorrow.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce will be without striker Michael Owen and defender Claudio Cacapa for tomorrow night’s Carling Cup third-round trip to Arsenal.

Newcastle striker Mark Viduka and full-back Jose Enrique will undergo late fitness tests on hamstring injuries ahead of Monday’s Premier League trip to Derby.

Newcastle boss Sam Allardyce will make a late check on striker Michael Owen before naming his side to face Derby on Monday night.

Newcastle manager Sam Allardyce will assess Michael Owen’s fitness before naming his starting line-up for the visit of Wigan to St James’ Park.

Michael Owen will return to the Newcastle starting line-up for the club’s Carling Cup second round clash with Barnsley tomorrow night.

Michael Owen will return to the Newcastle squad for tomorrow’s Barclays Premier League clash with Aston Villa at St James’s Park after successfully recovering from a thigh injury.

Sam Allardyce’s Newcastle side will limp into tomorrow’s Barclays Premiership opener against his old club Bolton at the Reebok Stadium without six big-name stars as their injury curse continues.

Newcastle 2 Juventus 0

MICHAEL OWEN should be fit to play in England’s B international against Albania on May 25 despite suffering mild concussion in Newcastle’s 1-1 draw at Watford.

Watford 1 Newcastle 1

All the starting teams for the final round of matches in the 2006/7 Barclays Premiership have been confirmed.

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.

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.

Newcastle 1 Zulte Waregem 0 (Aggregate: 4-1)

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.

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

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 1 Birmingham 5

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 boss Glenn Roeder admitted his side were motivated to beat Tottenham yesterday by a half-time bust-up between Pascal Chimbonda and matchwinner Nicky Butt.

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.

Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given returns from injury to make his 400th Newcastle appearance today as manager Glenn Roeder makes three changes for the Premiership trip to Everton.

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.