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Dan gosling sets sights on breaking into first-team squad when he dons Newcastle shirt for the first time in a practice [detalii...]

London - Everton midfielder Dan gosling has been ruled out for up to nine months after rupturing cruciate knee ligaments, the club confirmed on [detalii...]

Everton midfielder Dan gosling has been ruled out for up to nine months with a knee [detalii...]

Dan gosling has revealed his delight at finally completing his switch from Everton to Newcastle after signing a four-year deal with the St James park [detalii...]

Newcastle United have completed their controversial signing of England Under-21 midfielder Dan gosling from [detalii...]

Everton rebuke claims from Dan gosling's agent that the Premier League club were "deliberately tardy" in offering him an extended [detalii...]

England under-21 midfielder Dan gosling wanted by Newcastle, Sunderland and West Ham after leaving Everton on a free [detalii...]

Dan gosling described as "brilliant" his controversial move from Everton to Newcastle after signing a four-year [detalii...]

Midfielder holds talks with officials at St James Park Everton appealing against tribunal ruling on 4m-rated playerDan gosling appears bound for Newcastle United after holding productive talks with officials from St James Park but no transfer is likely to be announced until his current club, Everton, have appealed against a Premier League tribunal ruling concerning the 20-year-old midfielder.An administrative oversight on Evertons part - who neglected to put a verbal contract offer to gosling in writing in May - means the Merseysiders are poised to lose a player valued at around 4m on a free transfer.That was the verdict of a Premier League tribunal which ruled gosling could leave Everton for nothing but the Goodison Park club are expected to lodge an appeal and, should they succeed, would be entitled to compensation.gosling, who will miss the first three months of the new season due to a knee injury, has attracted interest from Bolton, Sunderland and West Ham but is understood to have agreed to join Newcastle.The versatile midfielder earned 8,000 a week last season but Evertons failure to put their verbal offer of an improved 15,000 a week deal in writing before 30 May made gosling an attractive commodity.Plymouth, goslings first club, are almost as dismayed as Everton having been due a sell-on fee in the event of any future transfer.Newcastle UnitedEvertonTransfer windowLouise Taylor guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Dan gosling finalises controversial Newcastle deal Midfielder will miss remainder of 2010 with knee injuryDan gosling has completed his move to Newcastle United from Everton but will not be able to make his debut for several months because he is recovering from a serious knee injury.The 20-year-old midfielder, who underwent anterior cruciate ligament surgery in March which was then expected to keep him out until December, signed a four-year contract on Tyneside after arriving on a free transfer which has caused considerable consternation at Goodison Park.Everton were infuriated by goslings exploitation of a legal loophole which enabled a player who cost them 2m when he joined from Plymouth Argyle in January 2008 to depart for nothing.Chris Hughton, though, was thrilled to have recruited precisely the type of player Mike Ashley, Newcastles owner, is seeking - young, energetic and with real potential for future resale. "We are delighted to have signed Dan," Newcastles manager said. "Hes the right age and profile so hes an appealing capture for us. Hes young but he has Premier League experience and hes someone who can continue to develop his game. We see him as a high-energy box-to-box player. He wont be fazed by anything thats in front of him."gosling was equally enthusiastic. "Its a brilliant move for me," he said. "I cant wait to get started. Ive played at St James Park and I know all about the amazing atmosphere. It will be a great day when I finally get to run out in front of 50,000 people."Things have changed rapidly since early May when gosling said of Everton: "Theres no other club Id rather be at." Indeed Everton feel badly let down by a player whose salary they intended to double despite his almost certainly being sidelined for most of the remainder of 2010.gosling had been recruited by David Moyes on a three-year deal with an agreement to extend it on improved terms this summer. Last spring Everton duly offered him a two-year extension which would have lifted his weekly wage from 8,000 to around 16,000 but Goodison Park officials failed to put this revised offer in writing by the mid-May deadline, thereby permitting the midfielder to leave on a free.His relocation to Newcastle was agreed two weeks ago but was not finalised while Everton debated appealing to the Premier League for compensation after losing him on what they regard as a harsh technicality which enabled gosling to negotiate a lucrative signing-on fee at St James Park. The move has also not gone down well at Plymouth, who would have been entitled to a percentage of any sum Everton made from a future sale.gosling, who can play at right-back as well as in midfield, made 22 Premier League appearances for Everton, 13 as a substitute, scoring four goals.Newcastle UnitedEvertonTransfer windowLouise Taylor guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Midfielder exploits legal loophole as Goodison exit looms Newcastle, Sunderland and West Ham all interestedDan gosling has infuriated Everton by exploiting a legal loophole that will allow him to leave Goodison Park this summer as a free agent.The England Under-21 international, best known for the winning goal against Liverpool in an FA Cup tie in 2009 that was infamously missed by ITV when a Tic Tac advertisement interrupted its coverage, took the club to a Premier League tribunal over a contractual dispute.Everton had signed gosling on a three-season contract from Plymouth Argyle in January 2008, the maximum period the then 17-year-old could commit to, with an agreement to extend the deal by a further two years and on revised terms this summer. However, as Everton did not put their offer for the two-year extension in writing before the mid-May deadline, the Premier League accepted the 20-year-olds argument that he should be entitled to a free transfer when his contract expired on 30 June.The decision means the Goodison club will miss out on compensation for the player and leaves gosling free to negotiate a substantial signing-on fee with a rival club. Newcastle United, Sunderland and West Ham United are all believed to be interested in the midfielder, who made 20 appearances for Everton last season and scored in their 3-1 defeat of Manchester United.Everton could have demanded a fee for gosling had they submitted their latest contract offer in writing, and club officials and the manager, David Moyes, are seething at the manner of his departure. The club claim that an improved contract offer worth around 16,000 a week was verbally agreed with gosling and his representatives before May, only for the player to stall on the deal as he sought a higher salary plus assurances from Moyes that he would receive more first-team opportunities in his preferred central midfield role. Everton had Marouane Fellaini, Mikel Arteta, Tim Cahill, Jack Rodwell and John Heitinga occupying those positions last season.The clubs offer to gosling remained on the table after he ruptured a cruciate ligament at Wolverhampton Wanderers in March, an injury from which he is not expected to recover until January. Indeed, the deal had still not been withdrawn while the Premier League tribunal considered goslings case last week.Moyes and Bill Kenwright, the Everton chairman, were required to give statements to the acrimonious hearing in London and are considering whether to appeal against the Premier Leagues verdict.EvertonTransfer windowAndy Hunter guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

We wanted Dan gosling to stay ... and we expected him to Everton insist they had a handshake agreement on a dealEverton have dismissed as "ludicrous" claims they did not want to keep the midfielder Dan gosling, who signed for Newcastle this week after a technicality in his contract made him a free agent.The club have been angered by suggestions from goslings agent that they were complacent over contract negotiations with the 20-year-old and they assumed an injury would make him unattractive to other clubs.Ordinarily clubs are entitled to a fee for any player under 24 but Evertons failure to make gosling a written offer of a new deal by a mid-May deadline meant Newcastle could sign him without paying compensation.Everton thought they had a verbal agreement in place with gosling and have expressed their disappointment at the way events have unfolded.A club statement read: "In the wake of a report in a Sunday newspaper in which the agent of Dan gosling made a series of allegations, Everton Football Club has decided to take the unprecedented step of setting straight a record of recent events which has, in its opinion, been deliberately distorted."In the article, Mr David Hodgson suggested that not only did this club not wish to extend Mr goslings stay at Goodison Park but that it had been deliberately tardy with regard to the formal offer of a new contract, presuming that an injury sustained by the player during the course of last season was of such a serious nature it would prevent him from signing for another club. Both claims are ludicrous, totally without substance and grossly misleading."gosling, who joined Everton from Plymouth two and a-half years ago, suffered a serious knee injury in March which is likely to rule him out for the first half of next season. Everton insist they had several conversations with Hodgson over a new deal and were told their "handshake agreement" was "fine".The statement added: "It was Evertons understanding that this gentlemans agreement would guarantee that the player would extend, by at least two years, the three-year deal he signed upon his arrival from Plymouth Argyle."Everton have now accused Hodgson of exploiting the rules to ensure gosling became a free agent. The clubs chief executive, Robert Elstone, said: "We wanted Dan gosling to stay with us - and, after what we had been told, we expected him to stay with us. However, in the first week in June, Mr Hodgson rang David Moyes seemingly content that he had manoeuvred a situation where Dan was a free agent."The Everton manager, David Moyes, has also admitted he feels let down over the affair. "We feel aggrieved that they have contrived a situation to get the player out of the club when, if he had come and said that he wanted to leave, we could at least have done something about it - but at no point did Dan say he wished to leave."The Everton chairman, Bill Kenwright, added: "In the very long history of our club, our executive team have never once forgotten or neglected to deal properly and professionally with contractual matters. We place our trust in people; we always keep our side of any offered deal - and all we have ever asked is that others do the same."A Premier League tribunal acknowledged goslings right to a free transfer. "Dan gosling did not walk out on Everton, they chose not to keep him,"Hodgson was quoted as saying at the weekend. "Everton had an obligation to offer him a contract in writing by the third Saturday in May. They could have offered him one pound more than his old contract and could have kept him or got a fee for him at a tribunal. I rang Dan that day to ask if he had got the letter. It hadnt arrived. He wasnt jumping around the room in delight because he was a free agent. He was broken-hearted, in tears."But Moyes believes gosling would have been well rewarded had he chosen to stay at Goodison Park. "I read at the weekend that he cried when he didnt receive a formal, written offer," he said. "Well, trust me, the money Everton were offering was certainly not a crying matter."EvertonNewcastle United guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Midfielder sustained cruciate ligament injury against Wolves Our worst fears have been confirmed, says physioEvertons Dan gosling has been ruled out for up to nine months after picking up a serious knee injury on Saturday. The midfielder ruptured his cruciate knee ligament after a clash with the the Wolverhampton Wanderers goalkeeper Marcus Hahnemann in the closing minutes of the 0-0 draw."Our worst fears have been confirmed," said the clubs physio Mick Rathbone. "Dan has ruptured his cruciate ligament and will be unfortunately be out for up to nine months."The England Under-21 international has made 17 appearances for Everton this season, scoring three times, and was on against Wolves as an 83rd minute substitute."Im really disappointed for Dan," said David Moyes. "Hes been making great progress here at Everton and we look forward to having him back as soon as possible."EvertonPremier LeagueTom Bryant guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Newcastle manager Chris Hughton says former Everton midfielder will have to wait until new year before making his [detalii...]

20-year-old gosling becomes clubs second summer signing I know all about the amazing atmosphere at St James ParkNewcastle United have confirmed the signing of the midfielder Dan gosling on a four-year contract. The 20-year-old becomes the newly promoted clubs second signing of the summer following the arrival of James Perch from Nottingham Forest.gosling, who has been handed the No15 shirt, was a free agent after leaving Everton. He said: "Its a brilliant move for me. Now that the deal is done I just cant wait to get started."Ive played at St James Park before and know all about the amazing atmosphere. Playing there in a black and white shirt is something Ive thought about already and it will be a great day when I finally get to walk out in front of 50,000 people," he told the clubs official website."Chris Hughton and all of the lads have been great with me and made me feel really welcome since I arrived and hopefully I can repay the faith that theyve shown in me."The Newcastle manager, Chris Hughton, said: "Were delighted to have signed Dan. Hes the right age and the profile that he has is what makes it such an appealing capture for us. Hes young but has Premier League experience and hes someone who can continue to develop his game."We see him as a high-energy player and a player that can play from box-to-box, but hes also a young player with experience, so he wont be fazed by what is ahead of him."Hughton, meanwhile, has not given up hope of the defender Steven Taylor starting the new season despite his shoulder injury.The 24-year-old will miss Saturdays friendly at Norwich City with the problem he picked up at Carlisle United last weekend as the club doctors continue to assess the extent of the problem. However, Hughton is keeping his fingers crossed that Taylor could be available for the first league game of the season, against Manchester United, on August 16. "Hopefully it is not too long out for Steven, but we want to assess it properly first and then clarify the situation," he told the Journal."He will definitely be out of the Norwich game and it could be a few more weeks after that, but we are still assessing it and we are hoping to have more information by the end of the week. Its normal that people will be worried as he has had an injury there before, but we dont want to pre-empt anything by speculating how long he will be out for.Newcastle UnitedTransfer windowMarcus Christenson guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Application for voluntary debt repayment rejected Creditors include an online betting firmFormer Scotland captain Colin Hendry was declared bankrupt today. The ex-Blackburn, Manchester City and Rangers defender did not attend the brief hearing at Blackpool County Court when the formal bankruptcy order was granted by a judge.The 45-year-old, who lives in a 1.7m grade two listed mansion in Lytham, Lancashire, had been personally served with a statutory demand for payment by his creditors on 12 March, the court was told.The father-of-four, had applied for an Individual voluntary arrangement, to gradually pay off his debts.But this was rejected by most of his creditors, the court was told by barrister Tim gosling.Mr gosling was representing SpreadEx, an online betting firm, who Mr Hendry also owes money to."Unfortunately, that was rejected by over 55% of the creditors, SpreadEx in fact voted in support of the IVA, that unfortunately could not be concluded," he said.Since the IVA was rejected there had been no further contact from Hendry, the court was told.No figures were given by the court as to what Mr Hendry is said to owe and no court documents were made available.But it has been reported that Hendry faces a tax bill of more than 1m and owes thousands to other creditors.Hendry was capped more than 50 times for Scotland. guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Oficialii clubului Everton au reusit "performanta" de a pierde un jucator foarte valoros, informeaza Daily Mirror. Dan gosling (21 de ani), mijlocas la clubul din Liverpool si jucator de baza la nationala Under21 a Angliei, a devenit [detalii...]

Steve Bruce used to enjoy having a drink at a Wallsend working mens club frequented by his father but Sunderlands Geordie manager has not been back to that Newcastle supporting bastion since his side suffered a 5-1 Halloween trouncing at St James Park. Since then Alan Pardew has replaced Chris Hughton in the Newcastle dug-out and Sunderland have risen to sixth in the Premier League. Small wonder the outcome is anyones guess. While Pardew will miss the suspended Cheik Tiote in midfield, no one knows whether Bruces obsession with gaining revenge might prove counter-productive. Louise TaylorVenue Stadium of Light, Sunday middayTickets Sold outLast season n/aReferee Howard WebbThis seasons matches 17 Y54, R1, 3.24 cards per gameOdds Sunderland 6-5 Newcastle 11-4 Draw 12-5SunderlandSubs from Mignolet, Zenden, Reid, Malbranque, Angeleri, Da Silva, Cook, Riveros, Colback, ElmohamadyDoubtful Cattermole (back), Welbeck (hamstring)Injured Mensah (ankle, 22 Jan), Turner (knee, Feb), Meyler (knee, Mar), Carson (shoulder, Apr), Campbell (knee, May)Suspended NoneForm guide WWLLWDDisciplinary record Y37 R4Leading scorer Bent 8NewcastleSubs from Krul, Coloccini, Campbell, Routledge, Lovenkrands, Perch, Xisco, Best, gosling, Ranger, FergusonDoubtful Campbell (illness), gosling (match fitness)Injured Carroll (thigh, 22 Jan), Ben Arfa (broken leg, Feb), R Taylor (ankle, Feb)Suspended Tiote (first of three)Form guide WWLLWLDisciplinary record Y47 R1Leading scorer Carroll 11Match pointers Sunderland have failed to keep a clean sheet in their last 21 encounters with Newcastle Newcastle have scored a penalty in three of their last four meetings with Sunderland Sunderland have picked up 13 red cards in 60 Premier League matches under Steve Bruce - a ratio of one sending off every 4.6 games Newcastle have conceded fewer headed goals (two) than any other side in the top flight 80% of Sunderlands goals this season have been scored by their strikers, a higher proportion than any other sidePremier LeagueSunderlandNewcastle United guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

35-year-old chooses club above Celtic and Sunderland Peter Beardsley takes over as reserve team coachSol Campbell is expected to finalise a move to Newcastle United tomorrow morning. The former England defender, a free agent after his short-term deal with Arsenal ended, was having a medical on Tyneside today ahead of a reunion with Chris Hughton.The Newcastle United manager, who coached Campbell at Tottenham Hotspur, fended off competition from, among others, Celtic and Sunderland to recruit the 35-year-old and trusts the centre-backs experience will help reinforce a defence debilitated by the loss of Steven Taylor with a shoulder injury.Taylor, who has a history of shoulder trouble and recently underwent surgery on the joint, will miss the start of the season and could be out for three months or more but Campbells arrival should compensate for his absence as Hughton prepares newly-promoted Newcastle for their reintroduction to the rigours of Premier League life. The only concern is that a player who turns 36 in September has missed much of pre-season training having returned from his honeymoon only at the weekend.Campbell had been linked with a move to Newcastle ever since he walked out on Notts County following an unsuccessful stint at Meadow Lane last autumn. Apart from his history with Hughton during the pairs White Hart Lane days the centre-half has become a resident of Northumberland, where he lives with his wife, the interior designer Fiona Barratt.He will become Hughtons third signing of the summer, joining the former Nottingham Forest defender James Perch and the former Everton and Plymouth Argyle midfielder Dan gosling. Perch, though, may be sidelined for the beginning of the season by a heel injury and gosling is not expected to be ready for a first-team debut until January as he continues his rehabilitation from major knee surgery last March.Campbell, whose demand for a 35,000-a-week salary deterred some, will renew old acquaintance with Peter Beardsley. The former England forward has been named as Newcastles reserve-team coach and will be assisted by his fellow former international compatriotSteve Stone."This is a fantastic opportunity for me, one Im thrilled to have been given," said Beardsley. "I cant wait to get cracking."Newcastle UnitedLouise Taylor guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Thirty-year-old Smith has injured same ankle before Newcastles manager Alan Pardew: Its sad news for AlanNewcastle Uniteds Alan Smith could be out for the season with the injury to his left ankle the midfielder sustained in Sundays derby against Sunderland.The 30-year-old had a scan on the joint yesterday and complications from a previous injury mean his absence is likely to be far longer than first thought.Alan Pardew, the Newcastle manager, said: "Its sad news for Alan because its an ankle hes had problems with and we think hell probably be out for the rest of the season. Because hes had a dislocation and a break on that ankle before, when you get a heavy blow like he did its a very low recovery rate."Pardew is also likely to be without the striker Andy Carroll for another two or three weeks while Dan gosling has suffered a setback in his recovery from a serious knee injury.Newcastle United guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Chris Hughton played with Mick McCarthy with the Republic of Ireland, and is looking to follow his lead again in management. McCarthy established promoted Wolves in the Premier League last season, when they finished a comfortable 15th, and Hughton admits he would settle for that with Newcastle, who lost 3-0 to Manchester United, then hit Aston Villa for six last Sunday. In searching for consistency, Hughton has signed the Ivory Coasts Cheik Tiote, from FC Twente, and is pursuing half a dozen more reinforcements, including Robbie Keane [Spurs], Hatem Ben Arfa [Marseilles] and John Utaka [Portsmouth]. He also hopes to keep contract rebel Steven Taylor. Meanwhile, Sol Campbell is still short of match fitness and Taylor and Dan gosling are under treatment. Wolves have signed Chelseas Michael Mancienne on loan for a third season, and he goes straight into todays squad. Joe LovejoyVenue Molineux, Saturday 3pmTickets 30-40 (0871 222 1877)Last season n/aReferee S AttwellThis seasons matches 1 Y4, R0, 4.00 cards per gameOdds Wolves 6-4 Newcastle 21-10 Draw 23-10WolvesSubs from Hennessey, Fletcher, Zubar, Halford, Mancienne, Elokobi, Stearman, Guedioura, Mujangi Bia, Mouyokolo, Milijas, Edwards, KightlyDoubtful Edwards (groin), Fletcher (ankle), Mouyokolo (hamstring), Van Damme (ankle)Injured Kightly (match fitness, 11 Sep), Hunt (foot, Oct)Suspended NoneForm guide DWDisciplinary record Y2 R0Leading scorers Ebanks-Blake, Fletcher, Jones 1NewcastleSubs from Krul, R Taylor, Tavernier, Lovenkrands, Ameobi, Ranger, Kadar, Donaldson, Vuckic, Ferguson, LuaLuaDoubtful NoneInjured Guthrie (knee, 11 Sep), Xisco (groin, 11 Sep), Campbell (match fitness, 26 Sep), S Taylor (shoulder, Oct), Simpson (ankle, Nov), gosling (knee, Mar)Suspended NoneForm guide WLDisciplinary record Y5 R0Leading scorer Carroll 3Match pointers Wolves have not lost at home to Newcastle since April 1990, when Kevin Scott scored the games only goal Newcastle have lost their last four away games in the Premier League, failing to score on each occasion Karl Henry has been fouled nine times this season - more than any other player Newcastle have allowed their opponents only four shots on target so far this season but have still managed to concede three goals Wolves scored fewer goals at home (13) than any other top-flight side last seasonPremier LeagueWolverhampton WanderersNewcastle United guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

As the final whistle blew, Alan Pardew clenched a fist, swivelled his hips and punched thin air. After long months of painstaking coaching, shrewd strategic thinking and meticulous attention to detail no one should begrudge Newcastle Uniteds manager or his overachieving players their place in the sun.Still unbeaten in the Premier League, Newcastle are defying so many gloomy expectations that it would not be entirely surprising were their manager to be suddenly seconded to solve the Greek debt crisis let alone made favourite to succeed Fabio Capello as England coach.Pardews side swiftly assumed the lead. Overlapping down the right, Danny Simpson unleashed a low, teasing cross which John Heitinga met with an outstretched foot. Coming at a moment when Tim Howard had already left his line, this attempted interception ended in disaster, with the centre-half merely succeeding in turning the ball into his own net at the near post. Considering that an unimpeded Howard would probably have successfully gathered the ball it was not Heitingas finest hour.Very much an unsung hero of Newcastles startling renaissance, Ryan Taylor has enjoyed a few stellar moments this season and another was en route. This time Jack Rodwells endeavoured headed clearance was met by the left-back.Although he is currently deployed out of position, Taylor is technically highly accomplished and, from Evertons viewpoint the ball could have fallen to few more dangerous opponents. Sure enough Taylor chested it down before using the outside of a boot to unleash an expert half-volley which flew past Howard and into the top corner from just outside the left edge of the area.A Louis Saha shot which rebounded off the inside of a post apart, relatively little, in an attacking sense at least, had been seen of a visiting side who had lost four of their previous five games. On the brink of half-time, though, David Moyess players finally roused themselves as Rodwell nipped in front of Simpson and directed a powerful header beyond Krul after connecting with Royston Drenthes corner.Suddenly Pardews second-choice central midfield of Danny Guthrie and the former Evertonian Dan gosling were facing quite a test. While Guthrie had begun the game in place of the injured Cheik Tiote, gosling, still inching his way back to form following major knee surgery, came on when Yohan Cabaye limped off.Fortune seemed to frown on Newcastle once more when Sylvain Marveaux hobbled to the touchline but the pace and mobility of his replacement, Sammy Ameobi, worried Everton.Premier League 2011-12Newcastle UnitedEvertonPremier LeagueLouise Taylor guardian.co.uk © 2011 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Newcastle travel to Birmingham City for rearranged game Shola Ameobi travels to US for protective face maskThe Newcastle United manager Alan Pardew has no fresh injury problems ahead of the rearranged Premier League match at Birmingham City on Tuesday night.The central defender Steven Taylor has returned to training after a hamstring injury and is expected to play for the reserves next week, while the striker Shola Ameobi will travel to the United States to have a protective mask for his fractured cheekbone fitted, and he could be available for Boltons visit to St James Park on 26 February.Ryan Taylor is working his way back to fitness after an ankle injury, but Stephen Ireland, Dan gosling (both knee), Alan Smith (ankle) and Hatem Ben Arfa (broken leg) remain on the sidelines.Newcastle UnitedPremier League guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2011 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

Are the Dutch about to be given a lesson in something they themselves invented - Totaalvoetbal?We turn today to top Brazilian newspaper Folha de Sao Paulo, who note that even an epic stint in an outlaw Amsterdam headshop could not prepare Hollands players for the mind-altering experience they are about to endure "because it looks like the Dutch are about to find out what its like to be English". The English, you see, are experts at inventing sports then wallowing in anger and frustration as everyone else trounces them at the same, and Holland look set to suffer a similar fate, as Spain prepare to batter them with Totaalvoetbal.The English media, meanwhile, sing in unison that England must copy the Spanish style. Ian Ladyman in the Daily Mail, for instance, bugles that "Spain progressed to their first World Cup final playing like the very best five-a-side teams. It looks simple and effortless but it isnt. It involves understanding angles and running selflessly off the ball and moving possession to a team-mate quickly. It is exhausting to play against as it largely entails chasing ghosts ... And it is foreign to some European teams, certainly to England. It is not about hitting channels and winning second balls. If you keep possession like Spain then there arent any second balls."England could also learn lessons from Germany, of course. Consider, for example, this declaration from Lothar Matthaus, who reckons Michael Ballack should not bother returning to the national team after injury because the countrys kids are better. "There is no doubt that Ballacks absence has helped Germany in this World Cup, he should show true greatness and step down," said Matthaus. "I dont mean that in a spiteful way but he was holding up players who have now blossomed."How did the English tabloids miss the opportunity to construe that as a German legend BLASTING or SLAMMING or STICKING THE JACKBOOT into Englands useless senior stars, too? Oh yeah, its because there isnt really much young talent for them to get in the way of. Who, for example, would seriously suggest that 32-year-old Emile Heskey should step down so that Wayne Rooney can keep his place?At least Rooney may be getting some lessons from a Dutch master next season. Because Sir Alex Ferguson reportedly wants to bring Wesley Sneijder to Old Trafford and will fork out 29m to make that wish come true. Manchester City, meanwhile, may scupper that deal, just because they can.Roy Hodgson has identified left-back has a weak area for Liverpool. Unfortunately he has not yet identified anyone to take Emiliano Insua off his hands, which he needs to do before being allowed to bid for Wigans excellent Maynor Figueroa. Worse, Barcelonas financial absurdities mean that, despite all their posturing and pontificating about all the great players they want to sign, they cant even afford to liberate Javier Mascherano from Anfield. So Liverpool are stuck with their most overrated player. That, of course, is unlikely to have any influence on whether Shaun Wright-Phillips decides to respond to Liverpools wooing - no, the fact that Arsenal and Spurs are also interested is likely to be more significant.Finally, Newcastle want free agent Dan gosling and free agent Dan gosling wants Newcastle. Get on with it then.World Cup 2010HollandPaul Doyle guardian.co.uk © Guardian News & Media Limited 2010 | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]

After Brightons struggles against non-league Wrexham in the third round, won on penalties after a replay, comes the reward for the 1983 finalists. Newcastle give a fitness test to the captain Fabricio Coloccini but are without Demba Ba and Pappis Cisse, still with Senegal and expected back next week. "Brighton pass it and they are patient," said the Newcastle manager, Alan Pardew. "Its hard to do it in the Championship and get success, but they are making a good fist of it." Mark TallentireVenue Amex Stadium, Saturday 5.15pm Referee Lee ProbertOdds Brighton 3-1 Newcastle 10-11 Draw 5-2Head to head Brighton 6 Newcastle 7 Draws 3BrightonSubs from Ankergren, Elphick, El-Abd, Hoskins, Noone, Vicente, Harley, Dicker, Poke, Vincelot, LuaLuaDoubtful LuaLua, NooneInjured PainterNewcastleSubs from Elliot, Harper, R Taylor, Perch, Vuckic, Abeid, Ferguson, Obertain, gosling, LovenkrandsDoubtful ColocciniInjured Marveaux, S Taylor, Sam AmeobiUnavailable Ba, Cisse, Tiote Match pointers Brighton have lost their last six meetings with top-flight opposition in the FA Cup Newcastle have failed to win any of their last eight FA Cup matches away from homeBrighton & Hove AlbionNewcastle UnitedFA Cup 2011-12FA Cup guardian.co.uk © 2012 Guardian News and Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. | Use of this content is subject to our Terms & Conditions | More [detalii...]