Apparently Parker misses out with a tight hamstring, and with "reserve" skipper Shay Given also missing, it looks like Kieron Dyer will wear the armband ... if he is fit. Dyer will have a late fitness check, but he is expected to play.
Parker Ruled Out Of UEFA Cash
Apparently Parker misses out with a tight hamstring, and with "reserve" skipper Shay Given also missing, it looks like Kieron Dyer will wear the armband ... if he is fit. Dyer will have a late fitness check, but he is expected to play.
Other injuries, Stephen Carr (thigh), Emre (calf), Shay Given (groin), Peter Ramage and Craig Moore (both hamstring), Michael Owen and Charles N'Zogbia (both knee) and Shola Ameobi (hip).
NEWCASTLE (from): Harper, Srnicek, Solano, Babayaro, Edgar, Taylor, Bramble, Huntington, Butt, Milner, Duff, Pattison, Troisi, Gate, Martins, Dyer, Sibierski, Luque, Carroll, LuaLua.