Magpies eye Gabbidon in bid to plug holes

NEWCASTLE are running the rule over Welsh international Danny Gabbidon as they continue the search for new talent to address their defensive problems.

The 24-year-old Cardiff star was watched by United's chief scout Charlie Woods in his side's 3-0 victory over Crewe at Ninian Park on Saturday.

It is understood that the Magpies have had the £6million-rated stopper watched in his last four games and they are not alone with Arsenal's Stewart Houston also among the crowd in South Wales at the weekend.