Town fell to yet another home defeat as Nolberto Solano, last year s red card villain in this fixture, scored a first half winner for Newcastle. Town huffed and puffed and as ever had loads of possession, but as usual the crossing wasn t up to much and clearcut chances were very far and few between.
Former Town manager Bobby Robson says Town can avoid relegation this season despite falling to yet another defeat against his Newcastle side today. Robson pointed to Marcus Stewart s return as crucial to Town s progress.
Town could have Georges Santos, Fabian Wilnis and Richard Naylor back in their side for Saturday s trip to Millwall. Santos and Wilnis missed the visit of Derby due to suspension and a hamstring problem, while Naylor limped off in the first half, also due to a hamstring injury.