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By Alan Swann THIS was another humbling, worryingly one-sided non-event and yet it is a result that needs placing in proper perspective.

CHRIS HUGHTON is not daunted by the political unrest surrounding Newcastle's stadium name changing rights ahead of the clash with Peterborough.

Newcastle subs : Krul , Kadar, Tozer, Geremi , Lua Lua, Donaldson, Lovenkrands, Harewood, Ranger.

Mike Ashley was spared a mauling as Newcastle cruised to victory over Peterborough to cement their place at the top of the Championship table.

STEVE HARPER has warned Peterborough United that they could pay the price for "milking it" during their Carling Cup tie at London Road.

NEWCASTLE boss Chris Hughton is hoping to have Shola Ameobi back by the end of the month.

Newcastle managing director Derek Llambias has revealed the depth of the financial black hole into which the club was plunged by relegation.

Newcastle climbed back to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship but needed a lucky own goal from Sheffield United skipper Chris Morgan to secure a 1-0 win.

Hughton has appealed for fans to focus their efforts on backing his team, that has been setting the pace in the Championship, after supporters reacted angrily to Ashley's decision to take the club off the market and plans to re-name St James' Park.

Goalkeeper Shay Given produced a superb display to earn Manchester City a point which their below-par performance barely deserved against Birmingham at St Andrews.

Manchester United are breaking Michael Owen in gently at Old Trafford following his surprise free transfer move from Newcastle in the summer.

Manchester United defender Jonny Evans believes Michael Owen is proving at Old Trafford he remains a class act.

CHRIS HUGHTON has revealed that Newcastle will be looking to make a number of permanent acquisitions when the transfer window reopens in January.

Read a full match report of the Championship game between Scunthorpe United and Newcastle United at Glanford Park on Tuesday Oct 20 2009.

Postecoglou is said to have stamped his authority on the Roar squad already. Map: Brisbane 4000 Rumours of player unrest over coach Ange Postecoglou's appointment have been dismissed by Brisbane Roar midfielder Matt McKay.

MIKE ASHLEY was taunted at St James' Park on Saturday but striker Marlon Harewood was the prime target of disgruntled home supporters.

Kevin Nolan struck his eighth goal of the season two minutes into injury-time to end Newcastle's four-match winless run and preserve their unbeaten home record against Doncaster.

Bet on the Championship with Sky Bet! Click here for Saturday's scores and scorers Click here for Saturday clockwatch Click here for match summaries Click here for full match reports Click here for post-match reaction Click here for updated Championship table Ten-man Newcastle returned to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship with a hard-fought 2-1 ...

Manchester United boss Sir Alex Ferguson is braced for another intense clash at Liverpool on Sunday - but is confident the player likely to face the most flak will sail through.