Smith sits it out

Fri, 23 Oct 11:15:54 2009

Skipper Alan Smith will be missing through suspension as Newcastle attempt to halt a four-game winless run against Doncaster.

The former Manchester United midfielder picked up his fifth booking of the season in Tuesday night's 2-1 defeat at Scunthorpe and must now serve a one-game ban.

But caretaker-manager Chris Hughton has been boosted by the return of Argentina international defender Fabricio Coloccini, who is available after missing the last four games with a groin injury.

Steven Taylor (hamstring) remains on the sidelines, although he could return for the trip to Sheffield United on November 2, while long-term absentees Shola Ameobi and Joey Barton (both foot) are still some way from being able to resume training.

 

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  1. goon..still talking shyte i see.

    From newcastleian1, on Fri 23 Oct 8:31PM

  2. 3 - couldn't agree more with you ... Toon are Goons­ ... nice of you to admit it!

    From toonrdoon, on Fri 23 Oct 8:27PM

  3. 3 - couldn't agree more with you ... Toon are Goons­ ... nice of you to admit it!

    From toonrdoon, on Fri 23 Oct 8:27PM

  4. well me old black n white puddings i'll be in­ Shearers bar about 8.00 if ye fancy slaggin the doon­ army off with me..see ye there

    From ting tong, on Fri 23 Oct 5:19PM

  5. Just one of those things but to be honest he was doomed­ once he was booked in the game against Forest - a­ decision based on his reputation­ unfortunately........I'd rather he played with­ passion and lived on the edge than sat back and watched­ them crumble though.
    As a Leeds fan I hope Newcastle­ beat Donny! Still depressed about THAT Wembley­ loss.........

    From smudger1714, on Fri 23 Oct 3:56PM

  6. toonrdoon..or is it goon,not really a bothered what you­ say,as all of it is utter drivel(super kev.....a­ legend???).

    From newcastleian1, on Fri 23 Oct 3:14PM
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    The Toon's on the slide so 1-0 to Donnie say I.

    From toonrdoon, on Fri 23 Oct 1:43PM

  8. shame he is gonna be missed

    From CARL, on Fri 23 Oct 11:32AM
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