Valerenga want to face Magpies in Norway

Newcastle could have to play their UEFA Cup tie against Valerenga on an indoor pitch because the Norwegians believe they would be “digging their own grave” if they moved the game out of Oslo.

Valerenga have confirmed they want to play the home leg of the third-round tie on home turf in the Norwegian capital, but are expecting protests from their opponents over their choice of reserve ground.