Dyer shines for Magpies

Newcastle 2 Bolton 1

The England player capped a breathless performance with the 68th-minute strike which clinched a fourth victory inside 10 days for the Magpies, 2-1 this time in the Premiership. Dyer's performance further exorcised the ghost of his fracas with former boss Bobby Robson and his police-station showdown with his new manager earlier this season.

"I thought he was excellent again, and the goal rounds it off," said Souness.