Hero Of The "Boo Boys" Returns To Action

Last updated : 09 February 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor
The 28-year-old Nigeria international has missed the last 11 games with a hamstring injury, but looks certain to step into that troubled left-back spot that has caused Glenn Roeder nightmares.

Roeder must have used more players in that position than Chelsea have used in their entire back-line this season. And although Babayaro has had his troubles with the Newcastle fans, he has the chance to prove his worth.

Long term injuries: Emre (calf), Shay Given (groin), Peter Ramage and Craig Moore (both hamstring), Michael Owen and Charles N'Zogbia (both knee) and Shola Ameobi.
 
NEWCASTLE (from): Harper, Srnicek, Solano, Babayaro, Edgar, Taylor, Bramble, Onyewu, Huntington, Butt, Parker, Milner, Duff, Pattison, Troisi, Gate, Martins, Dyer, Sibierski, Luque, Carroll, LuaLua.