Chris Hughton: "One thing I can honestly tell you is that I haven't made that decision yet.
"There are a few that very much come into that category. Was it an indication? No it wasn't.
"Alan Smith, of course, played very well last season. Joey was captain in that second-half period.
"I will have to make that decision, but I haven't yet."
Yet we hear Sol Campbell will sign for the Magpies in two weeks time ... and part of the deal is that he will be Newcastle skipper!
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