Tuesday, 4th November 2008:
Frank Clark Next Target For Shay!	Tue 04 Nov
Shay Given made his 450th appearance for Newcastle last night in the 2-0 win over Aston Villa.

Sky TV Switch Toon-Mackem Derby!	Tue 04 Nov
As expected, Newcastle's Tyne/Wear derby with the Mackems has been switched for TV viewing.

Second Half Performance To Match That At Old Trafford!	Tue 04 Nov
Obafemi Martins blasted Newcastle out of the relegation zone to 14th in the table, as the Toon claimed a superb victory over Aston Villa.

Martins Key To Toon Victory!	Tue 04 Nov
The Magpies showed tremendous spirit to battle their way to three crucial points against Aston Villa, courtesy of two Obafemi Martins goals in the second half.

Shearer Learned From The Master (Lineker)!	Tue 04 Nov
Gary Lineker joked he put Alan Shearer in his all-time Footballer of the Year XI because he works with him for the BBC and couldn't take the grief if he left him out.

Barton's Trial By TV?	Tue 04 Nov
Referee Steve Bennett's report on Newcastle's victory over Aston Villa did not include any controversy concerning Joey Barton, but the Football Association may still act.

At Least Barton Keeps The Yanks Off The Front Page!	Tue 04 Nov
Obafemi Martins gave Newcastle victory with a glorious double, but he still could not keep Joey Barton from making the headlines. But at least it keeps the never-ending Yank election off top spot in Tyneside newspapers.

Relegation? We're Looking At Europe!	Tue 04 Nov
Chris Hughton stood in for interim boss Joe Kinnear at the Toon/Villa post-match press conference with the 61-year-old having lost his voice. There were times we thought Joe's ticker wouldn't hold out!


Previously:
Team line-ups v Aston Villa	Mon 03 Nov
Confirmation of the starting eleven and substitutes named for the evening game at home to Aston Villa.

Toon Always Shoot Themselves In The Foot!	Mon 03 Nov
James Milner says during his time at Newcastle "not everyone was on the same wavelength."

Taylor Not The Finished Article ... Yet!	Mon 03 Nov
Joe Kinnear says Steven Taylor has the world at his feet ... but the England Under-21 skipper is not quite as good as he thinks he is.

Martins Likes The 'Crazy Gang' Feeling!	Mon 03 Nov
Obafemi Martins insists the team will give interim boss Joe Kinnear 100%.

Toon Reach Stage Of 'Due Diligence'?	Mon 03 Nov
According to one national newspaper ... Mike Ashley is close to a sale for the club. Although this particular paper does not give one fact to back up the story.

Taylor's Happy To Stick With Six!	Mon 03 Nov
Toon defender Steven Taylor has played under six managers at Newcastle (loads more if you include the stand-in gaffas like Chris Hughton and Terry Mac), but he says six is enough.

Toon To Win By 'Hook Or By Crook'?	Mon 03 Nov
Aston Villa head to the north east in confident mood after winning their last three games. Martin O'Neill's side have scored nine goals in recording successive wins against Ajax, in the UEFA Cup, Wigan and Middlesbrough.

What Load Of Waffle Comes From Premiership Managers!	Mon 03 Nov
Due to the deal made by Sky TV and the rest of the TV companies ... Premiership managers must face the press prior to each game. All very well ... if they had something to say!

Owen On His Bike If Ashley Doesn't Sell!	Mon 03 Nov
Mike Ashley refuses to do any deal with any player - coming in or going out - saying he wants out as soon as possible. And that puts pressure on Michael Owen, who is still smarting at Ashley efforts to off-load him in August.

Jonathan Ross Takes Pressure Off Geordie Boy!	Mon 03 Nov
Former Toon striker (and Toon fan) Michael Bridges slipped up on TV last week when he described Carlisle's current plight as "Shite!" ... live on air. However, it didn't get as many complaints as Jonathan W-oss's comments the same day.

Kinnear Pleased To Have Competition For Places!	Mon 03 Nov
Joe Kinnear says Aston Villa will come against a Newcastle team brimming with confidence following the victory over West Brom.

Geordies Helped Chelsea Hammer The Mackems!	Mon 03 Nov
The Mackems suffered a humiliation at Stamford Bridge on Saturday ... and blamed it on the Geordies!

Bolton Send Us Rock Bottom!	Mon 03 Nov
Former Toon midfielder Gary Megson is still unpopular with Bolton supporters - one victory doesn't change a season - but he has certainly put pressure on Newcastle to come up with a result tonight.

Owen Not Guaranteed His Place!	Sun 02 Nov
Michael Owen and Nicky Butt, have put themselves up for selection for Monday night's game with Aston Villa at St James's Park, but they will not automatically walk straight into the side.

Others Find Form - Toon Must Respond!	Sun 02 Nov
Newcastle's home fixture with Aston Villa took on a new dimension after Saturday's shock results in the Premiership. The Mags dropped to second from bottom as Stoke City, Wigan and Spurs all won.

Sir Bobby Keeps The Faith!	Sun 02 Nov
Sir Bobby Robson is probably the most positive man I have ever met. Nothing ... and I mean NOTHING ... knocks him down!

Milner Warns Ashley To 'Get It Sorted'!	Sun 02 Nov
James Milner returns to SJP on Monday, wearing the claret and blue of Aston Villa. He was one of a number of players put up for sale by Mike Ashley, even though Kevin Keegan wanted to keep the England Under-21 international.