Magpies ‘need win to tempt stars’

NEWCASTLE boss Glenn Roeder has been warned UEFA Cup defeat to FK Ventspils in Latvia tonight could cost him the star quality the Magpies desperately need.

Magpies ‘need win to tempt stars’

Time is running out for Roeder to land a number of big-name targets before the Barclays Premiership season kicks off with a home game against Wigan in 10 days’ time.

Goalkeeper Shay Given admits another European flop could scare off potential star buys such as the Feyenoord striker Dirk Kuyt and Real Madrid midfielder Thomas Gravesen.

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