Three years ago Steve Harper became the first EVER Newcastle United goalkeeper to skipper the club ... and his buddy Shay Given looks set to lead out the Toon players tonight.

Michael Owen is out injured, and Nick Butt will miss tonight's Premier League visit of West Bromwich Albion after playing through the pain barrier at the weekend.

Butt's absence means Kinnear will be looking for his THIRD captain and tonight is only his fourth game in charge.

Shay Given was handed the captain's armband when Butt was substituted at the weekend and the Republic of Ireland international will be favourite to land the honour ahead of Steven Taylor.