Newcastle boosted by Bellamy

Newcastle striker Craig Bellamy gave team morale a lift this afternoon when he boarded the plane for Palma with a chance of playing in Thursday night’s UEFA Cup fourth round, second leg clash with Real Mallorca.

The Welshman, who missed Saturday’s 3-1 victory over Charlton with a hamstring injury, has a chance of making the starting 11, although Shola Ameobi remains on standby after impressing against Alan Curbishley’s side.