Nolan Told To 'Carry On'!

Last updated : 23 February 2009 By Footy Mad - Editor

The 26-year-old marked his third appearance in a black and white shirt with a 43rd-minute dismissal for an awful challenge on Everton's Victor Anichebe which left his side battling to salvage a point at St James' Park.

Chris Hughton: "Kevin is what he is. He is a competitive player, as are players like Nicky Butt and Steven Taylor.

"It's disappointing that we lose him because he is a good player.

"I would say on the challenge itself that I didn't think there was any intent or malice.

"We accept that he did catch the lad. Kevin has apologised to the lad and also to David Moyes, and it's one we need to pick ourselves up from and go on from here."