Obertan Back In The Picture (For The Reserves)

Last updated : 19 April 2013 By Footy Mad - Editor

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The winger is in a strong second-string squad for tonight’s Professional Development League game against Crystal Palace at St James’s Park (7pm kick-off).

Obertan, who has yet to win over the Toon faithful, has not featured for Alan Pardew’s side since the 4-0 defeat at Manchester City late last month.

The 24-year-old – who played in last week’s 2-1 reserves win over City – is joined in the squad by midfielder Gael Bigirimana and teenager Kevin Mbabu, signed from Swiss club Servette in January.

NEWCASTLE UTD SQUAD: Aarons, Alnwick, Amalfitano, Bigirimana, Desmond, Gillesphey, Gilliead, Logan, Mbabu, Miele, Mitchell, Nicholson, Obertan, Quinn, Satka, Tavernier.