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St James' Park was buzzing again on Friday night. OK, it wasn't a full house like the days before Mike Ashley, but there were 9,000 MORE than were at the Stadium of Shite the following day.

Despite all the hype this week, Peter Løvenkrands says he has no desire to be given the famous number nine shirt at United, as he is happy with his traditional 11. But tips Andy Carroll to get it.

Peter Løvenkrands today thanked Newcastle United ... and the fans ... for helping him through a traumatic few months.

Despite rumours the court case was to be dropped, we hear the opposite ... Andy Carroll has been charged with assault after an incident at a city centre nightclub.

Troubled former Toon star Paul Gascoigne was being quizzed by police today after he was arrested on suspicion of being drunk in charge of a vehicle.

The game between Derby County and Newcastle United in the Championship on Tuesday, 9th February 2010 at 19:45 takes centre stage for FootyMad's preview analysis.

Chris Hughton beware! Nigel Clough already has one major scalp in Nottingham Forest - but he was accused of kicking the Forest manager "when his back was turned"!

We travel to Pride Park on Tuesday ... the first time since September 2007, when Kenny Miller scored the only goal.