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News, Views and Comment On Newcastle United Football Club By Ed Harrison, A Proud Geordie And Lifelong Fan

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Entries Tagged as 'Fitness'

Midfielder Danny Guthrie Fighting Flu For Saturday’s Game

January 7th, 2009 · 92 Comments

It seems that Danny Guthrie has the flu and it’s touch and go whether he will be fit for the game against West Ham at St. James’ on Saturday.

Danny Guthrie – fighting the flu for Saturday

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Tags: Danny Guthrie · Fitness · Habib Beye · Injuries · Newcastle News · Obafemi Martins

Newcastle Medical Staff Are Woeful

January 7th, 2009 · 30 Comments

We thought this yesterday – that if Oba Martins needs a hernia operation how come we only know that over 3 weeks after Oba sustained the injury?

Oba Martins – out for 3.5 weeks and only now needs operation?

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Tags: Fitness · Injuries · Newcastle News · Newcastle Youth

Barton And Smith Back In Training Next Week

January 7th, 2009 · 26 Comments

Some good news today in that both Joey Barton and Alan Smith will be resuming training next week, and could be ready to play within a couple of weeks.

Joey Barton – returns to training next week

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Tags: Alan Smith · Fitness · Joey Barton · Newcastle News

Owen Still In England Reckoning – When Fit

November 21st, 2008 · 3 Comments

Fabio Capello has come out today and said the England door is open for every player, and that includes Newcastle’s Michael Owen.

Michael Owen – needs to get fully fit and playing regularly for Newcastle

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Tags: England News · Fitness · Michael Owen · Newcastle News

Taylor Out, Bassong In For Vital Wigan Game

November 14th, 2008 · 38 Comments

Bad news today that Steven Taylor will in all likelihood miss another game against Wigan Athletic at home tomorrow, because of his groin injury.

Seb Bassong – will play central defense tomorrow

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Tags: Fitness · Newcastle News · Sebastien Bassong · Steven Taylor