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Newcastle fans will not get a chance to see Jonas Gutierrez's famous Spiderman celebration when he scores at St James' Park. But, considering he only did it once ... and hasn't scored since ... it could be good to dump it!

We thought we had seen the last of the little Irish leprechaun - but we hear Martin O'Neill could be back in for James Milner.

OK, we cannot offer European football to the foreign stars, but it is getting alarming when "average" Premiership players are snubbing the prospect of playing at St James' Park. Why do they turn us down?

Defender Steven Taylor is keen to see United build up a winning mentality during the pre-season programme - starting with tomorrow's opener against Hartlepool United.

Robbie Elliott made the final appearance of his career for Hartlepool United against Millwall last April before hanging up his boots. He returns to the Victoria Ground today.

Stats suggest new signing Jonas Gutierrez could become even more popular than Nobby Solano at St James' Park.

Kevin Keegan will step up his search for a new left-back, and rumours from St James' Park suggest he is ready to offer youngster Andy Carroll as part of the deal to sign Steve Warnock.

Just like Sir Bobby Robson before him, Mike Ashley believes the kids are the future of Newcastle United. Bring in talent, and one day they will serve us well.

Kevin Keegan admits he has no alternative but to further bolsters his squad this summer.

Sebastian Larsson's agent has hit out at Birmingham chairman David Gold for blocking the Sweden international's St Andrews exit to Tyneside.