Newcastle have to make do

Newcastle manager Bobby Robson is forced to do without three of his most influential players as his side goes into a UEFA Cup semi-final with Marseille at St James’ Park tonight.

Craig Bellamy, Kieron Dyer and Jermaine Jenas, as expected, all miss out through injury, and there were further blows when Lee Bowyer was sidelined by a hamstring problem and Michael Bridges was only able to make the bench after illness.