Pardew rings the chances for Atromitos tie

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew made nine changes as he attempted to secure a Europa League first-leg advantage over Atromitos.

Summer signings Vurnon Anita and Gael Bigirimana were handed starts in midfield in a side which had 37-year-old goalkeeper Steve Harper making his first competitive senior appearance for the club since April last year and central defender Mike Williamson wearing the captain’s armband.