Nobby Brings 'Little Toon' To Tyneside

Last updated : 21 September 2007 By Footy Mad - Editor

Kieron Dyer and Craig Bellamy won't make it, but Scott Parker, Lee Bowyer and Nobby Solano will.

Solano insists there will be no split loyalties if he makes his West Ham debut against former club Newcastle this weekend.

The 32-year-old had two spells at St James' Park before moving south on transfer-deadline day, although he is yet to make an appearance for his new club.

Solano: "I am looking forward to going back to Newcastle, if I have the opportunity to play.

"I will be professional because I am a West Ham United player now. Hopefully our good form can continue because the team is trying to finish well.

"It's going to be strange. If I am in the squad it will be my first game with the team and it will be against my old team.

"I have to take it in a professional way and I have nothing whatsoever against Newcastle. I have a fantastic relationship with the fans, a great relationship with the people there.

"Football is like that, you never know when that will happen. I'm a West Ham United player and I'm looking forward to doing my best here."