Newcastle v Albion.Team News.


By Tony Pollard.
April 22 2006

Todays Fixture at St James'Park.Kick Off At 1500hrs.Should see the return of Nathan Ellington to first team action.Whilst Michael Owen also makes the Newcastle squad for the first time since New Years Eve. Ronnie Wallwork,Will be missing today due to suspension.But Albion hope to welcome back striker Nathan Ellington,After he has missed the last three games with a bruised toe.
Newcastle,Welcome back Englands Michael Owen to the squad, for the first time since injuring his foot, in the game against spurs on New Years Eve.Players out are likely to be,Shearer(knee).Bowyer(hamstring).Parker(illness).And Ameobi may be a doubt.

Head to head.
League.Magpies,Won 37,Baggies Won 38,Drawn 28.
Premier Meetings,Magpies,Won 3,Baggies Won 0,Drawn 2.
Meetings At St James'Park.Magpies,Won 26,Baggies,Won 14,Drawn 11.
OTHER NEWS,
Albions Richard Chaplow,Has returned early,from his loan to Soton.He has left the saints two games early,it is thought he may need surgery on a cartlilage tear.
Also in the news is Albion Winger,Brian Smikle.He has extended his loan at Halifax to help them in their promotion push.Halifax have only lost 1 out of the 9 games he has been involved in.
And Two final things for today is to say Happy Birthday to Zoltan Gera.27 Today.
And Nathan Ellington needs 1 more goal to make his career 100.good luck to them both.

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