Babayaro gets three-match ban

NEWCASTLE full-back Celestine Babayaro has been banned for three games after admitting a charge of violent conduct.

The 28-year-old was today charged by the FA over a clash with Dirk Kuyt during his club’s 2-0 defeat at Liverpool on Wednesday night.

He has admitted the offence and will now miss tomorrow’s visit of Everton to St James’ Park, the trip to Manchester United a week later and the home game with Bolton on October 15.