Luque adds to Magpies' woes

Newcastle boss Graeme Souness’ injury misery continued today when it was confirmed that £9.5m (€14.1m) signing Albert Luque could be sidelined until the middle of November.

The 27-year-old Spaniard tore a hamstring during the first half of Saturday’s 1-1 Barclays Premiership draw with Fulham at St James’ Park, and Souness later admitted that he could be out for six weeks.