O’Brien looks on bright side against Dutch

NEWCASTLE defender Andy O’Brien is determined to erase the memory of a costly slip as he prepares for another European date in Heerenveen tonight.

The 25-year-old found himself at the centre of a backlash following the mistake which gifted Charlton an equaliser at St James’ Park and prompted a fans’ protest as Graeme Souness’ side once again failed to win at home.

O’Brien bounced back last week when he scored his first goal for the Republic of Ireland, and will hope to continue his rehabilitation at the Abe Lenstra Stadium as the Magpies take on Heerenveen in the UEFA Cup.