This was the second bust up Joe Kinnear has seen this week as Andy Carroll and Charles N'Zogbia exchanged blows in a behind-closed-doors fixture against Carlisle.
Newcastle boss Joe Kinnear: "Having Joey back is a big bonus.
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"I thought it was important to give him a run-out at Blackburn and then again in Tuesday's game with Carlisle.
"He has a great desire to win and is a box-to-box midfielder who will give his all.
"He could be a very important player for us between now and the end of the season."