Sam Allardyce denies Michael Owen rumours Newcastle manager says he has no plans to sell injury-affected England striker in the January transfer window

Newcastle will listen to Michael Owen offers Newcastle are willing to offload Michael Owen in the January transfer window, if they can find a buyer.

Must win Connacht challenge Toon Army Galway welcomes the visit of Newcastle Falcons and their Toon Army, as they face a Connacht side revitalised by their home Magner League win last week against Glasgow. A must win game for Connacht if they are to sustain any realistic hope of progresssing out of this European Challeng Cup group to the knock out rounds.

Barton: fans are vicious and shocking Sport: Football: Joey Barton has hit out at Newcastles fans and urged them to get behind the team

Owen Injured Again On England Duty Newcastle striker Michael Owen left the pitch in Austria in the 36th minute after signalling to be substituted. Owen who has made 8 appearences for Newcastle United this season and scored 3 goals, headed straight down the tunnel with a thigh strain after being substituted for Tottenham striker Jermaine Defoe.

Matty Pattison Follows Roeder Newcastle Midfielder Matthew Pattison has today moved on a loan deal to Norwich City where he will be reunited with former Newcastle United manager Glenn Roeder. The 21 year old, South African who made 12 appearences for Newcastle last season under Roeder will stay with Norwich until the end of the 2007/2008 season.

Bid for S&N brewer turns hostile Carlsberg and Heineken slam Scottish & Newcastles rejection of an improved 750p per share bid approach.

S&N snubs improved bid move UK brewer Scottish & Newcastle rejects an improved bid approach from rivals Carlsberg and Heineken.