O'Brien: Magpies can still make final

Newcastle defender Andy O’Brien is backing his side to make it to the UEFA Cup final after helping them claim a vital clean sheet in their semi-final, first leg clash with Marseille.

The Magpies, who went into the game in the face of a major injury crisis, battled their way to a 0-0 draw with Jose Anigo’s men and might even have won it, but for former Manchester United goalkeeper Fabien Barthez.