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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.

Newcastle 1/2 Draw 3/1 Doncaster 6/1 Click here for Newcastle news Click here for Doncaster news Click here for head-to-head stats Skipper Alan Smith will be missing through suspension as Newcastle attempt to halt a four-game winless run against Doncaster.

Caretaker boss Chris Hughton hopes to take over as permanent Newcastle manager within days before redoubling his efforts to win promotion.

NEWCASTLE United slipped off the top of the Championship as Dexter Blackstock's first-half goal secured victory for Forest.

Martyn Woolford gave Newcastle an untimely reminder of how hard life outside the Premier League can be as his double condemned them to a 2-1 defeat at Scunthorpe.

DEXTER Blackstock served clear notice of Nottingham Forest's promotion credentials to topple Championship leaders Newcastle - and feels it is about time Billy Davies' side are given the respect they deserve.

Newcastle subs : Lovenkrands, Khizanishvili, R Taylor, Geremi , Donaldson, Kadar, Krul, Butt, Lua-Lua, Ranger.

Ten-man Manchester City needed a brilliant late save from Shay Given to earn them a point in a 1-1 draw at Wigan.

NEWCASTLE were knocked off their perch at the top of the Championship courtesy of a 1-0 defeat against an impressive Nottingham Forest side and nearest challengers West Brom winning 3-1 at home to Reading.

Newcastle 11/8 Nottm. Forest 2/1 Draw 9/4 Click here for Nottingham Forest news Click here for Newcastle news Click here for head-to-head stats Wales international Robert Earnshaw will miss Nottingham Forest's televised Championship clash against league leaders Newcastle.

The Sun says senior Toon stars are unhappy with the billionaire's reluctance to splash the cash when the transfer window opens in January.

MARLON Harewood is struggling to be fit for Saturday's televised visit to Nottingham Forest, but Peter Lovenkrands thinks Newcastle United are well equipped to cope if the on-loan striker is unable to play at the City Ground.

CHRIS HUGHTON will be supporting Diego Maradona tonight in the belief that World Cup qualification for Argentina will boost Newcastle United's bid for a quick return to the Premier League.

NEWCASTLE club captain Nicky Butt feels that there would be no complaints from United's players if Chris Hughton was appointed as manager until the end of the season.

MIKE ASHLEY will meet representatives of Tyneside businessman Barry Moat at the start of next week to discuss the future ownership of Newcastle United.

James Milner believes he is benefiting from the most settled period of his career as he looks to cement his place in England coach Fabio Capello's plans.

Manchester United striker Michael Owen has tried to lessen the hostility surrounding his return to Anfield later this month by playing down his comments about being at the biggest club in the world.

EUROPEAN giants Bayern Munich and Juventus have joined the queue of top clubs trailing Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul.

Former Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins has insisted that Manchester United are a more imaginative and less predictable outfit without star players Cristiano Ronaldo and Carlos Tvez.

TOON stars have warmed up their support for Tyneside's World Cup bid. NewcastleGateshead wants to be included in England's bid to host either the 2018 or 2022 tournaments.

Elliot slides in on Nolan. Facebook Click here for full match stats Bristol City keeper Dean Gerken dented Newcastle's promotion charge with a defiant display at St James' Park.

Coca Cola Championship Venue : St James' Park Date : Saturday, 3 October 2009 Kick-off : 1500 BST Coverage : BBC Sport website, BBC Radio 5 live, BBC local radio, Final Score & highlights on The Football League Show Newcastle defender Fabricio Coloccini is out with a groin injury but Ryan Taylor could return from a calf strain.

KEVIN KEEGAN was forced to sign a player he did not want because former Newcastle director of football Dennis Wise wanted to keep two South American agents happy.

Photograph: John Marsh/Action Images "Two clubs, one legend" was the theme as those clubs identified most closely with Sir Bobby Robson 's managerial career in England met in the evening sunlight.