Magpies face problems in defence
Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder faces defensive problems ahead of his side’s FA Cup quarter-final against Chelsea at Stamford Bridge.
Jean-Alain Boumsong serves a suspension following his sending off in Sunday’s 3-1 St James’ Park defeat to Liverpool, while Titus Bramble is sidelined for another couple of weeks with a hamstring problem.
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