Newcastle boss Alan Pardew made eight changes as the Magpies attempted to edge closer to the knock-out stages of the Europa League in Belgium.

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Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is backing younger brother Sammy to surpass him as the pair prepare to launch a double assault on Europe.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is backing younger brother Sammy to surpass him as the pair prepare to launch a double assault on Europe.

Midfielder Cheick Tiote will start Newcastle’s Europa League clash with Club Bruges tomorrow night as he prepares to serve a three-match Premier League ban.

Manchester United boss Alex Ferguson was impressed by David de Gea’s midweek performance but will continue rotating his goalkeepers for the immediate future.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will welcome Chris Hughton back to Tyneside confident he has built upon his predecessor’s good work.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew will target either the Champions League or a trophy to establish the club as a force in English football once again.

BOLTON boss Owen Coyle blasted his players for a lack of character after an eighth defeat in nine Premier League matches at the Reebok Stadium left them deep in relegation trouble.

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Sammy Ameobi has signed a new three-and-a-half-year deal with Newcastle, it was announced today.

POLICE have begun an investigation into racist abuse posted on a Premier League footballer’s Twitter account.

Newcastle have called in police after striker Sammy Ameobi was racially abused on Twitter.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi will be out of action for four to six weeks after suffering a hamstring injury at the weekend.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi has signed a two-year contract extension, which will keep him at St James' Park until the summer of 2014.

Goalkeeper Petr Cech has admitted Chelsea suffered a hangover from surrendering the Barclays Premier League title in their disjointed draw with Newcastle.

SUNDERLAND keeper Craig Gordon has warned his team-mates not to get caught up in the derby atmosphere once again as they attempt to set the record straight against arch-rivals Newcastle.

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew believes Joey Barton is heading for the club’s player of the year award.

Newcastle boss Alan Shearer is hoping Obafemi Martins’ unpredictability could be a lethal weapon during the closing weeks of a difficult season.

Ipswich have not had a £4m bid accepted for Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi, according to the player’s agent.

The surprise arrival of Dennis Wise at St James' Park will not deflect Newcastle manager Kevin Keegan from his preparations for another tough assignment at Arsenal tonight.

Michael Owen could return to action against Reading next Monday night.

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

Michael Owen stepped up his recovery from long-term injury with a 70-minute run-out for Newcastle in a training ground match against Gretna.

Steve Harper will not believe he has been handed a first Premeriship start in almost 18 months until he steps on to the pitch at Anfield tomorrow night.

Newcastle striker Shola Ameobi is facing a battle against the clock to play his part in the club’s Intertoto Cup campaign.

Newcastle have not given up hope of landing Real Madrid striker Michael Owen but realise they cannot compete with Manchester United and Liverpool for his signature.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness’ striker crisis deepened further today when Michael Chopra was ruled out of action for at least a month after damaging his knee ligaments.

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness fired a parting shot at Craig Bellamy when he told him he does not score enough goals to be regarded as a top striker.

Newcastle striker Patrick Kluivert has vowed to be fighting fit for his side’s Barclays Premiership opener against Middlesbrough.

Newcastle boss Bobby Robson tipped striker Shola Ameobi to one day reach the heights scaled by Marseille hitman Didier Drogba after seeing his UEFA Cup dream ripped apart.

Newcastle defender Andy O’Brien is backing his side to make it to the UEFA Cup final after helping them claim a vital clean sheet in their semi-final, first leg clash with Marseille.

Craig Bellamy could be ready to be unleashed on the Premiership in earnest when Newcastle head for Blackburn on Wednesday night.

Lee Bowyer is definitely out of Newcastle’s St Stephen's Day trip to Leicester.

Newcastle are hopeful that a protective mask could enable Shola Ameobi to make a quicker-than-expected return from the fractured cheekbone he suffered at Charlton.

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KIERON DYER has vowed to make amends for his Barcelona nightmare by helping to fire Newcastle United into the Champions League quarter-finals.

Bobby Robson heaped praise on his “lanky Bambi” after Shola Ameobi rekindled Newcastle’s Champions League hopes in Germany.

Tyneside was buzzing tonight amid claims that Newcastle have launched a bid to bring striker Andy Cole back to St James’ Park.

Newcastle boss Bobby Robson is determined to keep young striker Shola Ameobi’s feet on the ground as speculation mounts over his future.