Spiderman - The Return!

Last updated : 09 October 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
Kinnear: "In some respects, when you have a result like the Everton one you want to play another game as quickly as possible.

"But the good thing about this international break is that it gives us a chance to get a couple of important players fit again.

"Habib Beye and the Spiderman (Gutiérrez) should both be fit for the Manchester City game next week and that will give us a big lift because they are quality additions.

"Gutiérrez should have his first training session with me on Friday and the good thing is I'm going to have ten days to work with him before the next game because it's on the Monday night.

"I'm not having to rush him into the first team and he will benefit from the training he is able to do during this international break.

"That is going to help the player as well because it will give him confidence. It's one thing been fit enough to play, but you need that time in training as well as it will get him back into the fray in terms of tacking a tackle and being dumped on his backside.

"I'd seen him play plenty of times in Spain and I know he will be a great asset to the team. I've spoken to Chris Hughton and he has told me he is a tremendous athlete, he is extremely fit and he is a hard worker for the team, it will be good to have him back.

"He had a good start to his Newcastle career and his return is a big boost for everybody."