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Joey Barton is on the Newcastle comeback trail after playing 45 minutes of a behind-closed-doors friendly with Scottish side Hibernian.

Reflecting on being named Sports Personality of the Year by Sport Newcastle, Steven Taylor said "I want to win medals with Newcastle".

Steven Taylor has been window-licking in recent weeks and confessed: "I thought my season was over."

Bob Moncur says the current form of Danny Guthrie gives Chris Hughton a problem most Championship managers would love.

Bob Moncur says World Cup-bound Jonas Gutierrez is one of the key figures in the Magpies' quest for promotion ... because of his superb performances at SJP.

Info for thosr travelling to Boro on Saturday ...

Boro's 'hit-miss' form continues and they can expect their toughest test of the season this weekend.

The expected Toon v Chelsea Youth Cup final moved a step closer yesterday, as Newcastle secured a semi-final tie with Aston Villa.