Given backs struggling Duff to turn it on for Magpies

SHAY GIVEN is backing Damien Duff to silence the doubters at Newcastle.

Goalkeeper Given reckons his Republic of Ireland teammate would admit he hasn’t been at his best since his £5 million (€7.3m) summer move from Chelsea.

Fans and pundits on Tyneside have expressed disappointment with the winger’s form and Duff is now out for at least a month after knee operation this week.