Midfield duo back for Toon

Sun, 30 Aug 13:30:06 2009

Newcastle midfield duo Joey Barton and Nicky Butt are expected to be passed fit for the home clash with Coca-Cola Championship rivals Leicester.

Barton sustained a foot injury in the latter stages of the 3-0 home win over Reading on August 15 and has subsequently missed the last three games.

He was not risked for the midweek Carling Cup victory over Huddersfield but is now in line for a return.

Meanwhile, Butt was forced off at half-time against the Terriers with a foot problem but was expected to train over the weekend and come into contention to face the Foxes.

However, Newcastle face a striker shortage with Andy Carroll and Xisco ruled out with groin injuries and leading scorer Shola Ameobi doubtful with a foot problem.

 

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  1. zx ninja possibly after all he is our second top scorer­ with 9

    From CARL, on Mon 31 Aug 8:15PM

  2. Unfortunately, Jonas is injured too!
    The only option is­ to play Smith up front; Ranger is not ready to play up­ front on his own.
    If Smith gets the ammo, he will score­ - he's done it countless times before as a striker,­ especially in this league!

    From cameron w, on Mon 31 Aug 7:55PM

  3. Play Barton and Butt in mid-field with nolan playing­ behind Nile Ranger . Leave shola on the bench unless we­ are behind and rest him. Play the lad from utd at Full­ back and Taylor wide right for width Jonas on the left­ with Enrique also at Full back Taylor and coliflour in­ central defence

    From Dylan, on Mon 31 Aug 6:47PM

  4. maybe we should play tayls at center forward

    From zx ninjas, on Mon 31 Aug 4:41PM

  5. is now not the time to let the young ones get a chance­ and get some experience.instead of hopeing the pri­ madonas and has beens will take us back up?even iff it­ takes us a few seasons at least we would have a good­ young squad to challange with ! half of the current­ squad dont even want to be their.let he ones who would­ love to run out onto sgp have a go.remember lee clark­ and steve wattson i say no more.

    From Colin, on Mon 31 Aug 6:15AM

  6. The Toon still needs new blood (no pun intended with­ Barton) once injuries take a big effect it could hurt­ our points.

    From Bobby Robson A Legend, on Sun 30 Aug 10:53PM

  7. the toon can overcome anything whilst we are in this­ run of good fortune howway the lads

    From ian, on Sun 30 Aug 10:47PM
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