Newcastle United's Alan Smith (R) challenges Portsmouth's Richard Hughes during their English Premier League soccer match in Newcastle April 27, 2009. Reuters Pictures 6 months ago

Newcastle United's Alan Smith (R) challenges Portsmouth's Richard Hughes during their English Premier League soccer match in Newcastle April 27, 2009.

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  1. Newcastle United's Marlon Harewood, left, vies for the ball with Bristol City's Jamie McCombe, right, during their English League Championship soccer match at St. James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  2. Newcastle United's Steven Taylor, left, controls the ball past Bristol City's Evander Sno, right, during their English League Championship soccer match at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  3. Newcastle United's Marlon Harewood, left, vies for the ball with Bristol City's Lewin Nyatanga, right, during their English League Championship soccer match at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  4. Newcastle United's Kevin Nolan, left, vies for the ball with Bristol City's Marvin Elliott, right, during their English League Championship soccer match at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  5. Newcastle United owner Mike Ashley, top right, looks on from his seat during the English League Championship soccer match against Bristol City at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  6. Newcastle United's Jonas Gutierrez, left, has a shot toward's goal past Bristol City's Evander Sno, right, during their English League Championship soccer match at St James' Park, Newcastle, England, Saturday, Oct. 3, 2009. 20 7864 9121 or EMAIL info@football-dataco.com FOR DETAILS.
  7. BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Ryan Nelsen of Blackburn Rovers scores the second goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth at Ewood Park on November 7, 2009 in Blackburn, England.
  8. BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Blackburn Rovers manager Sam Allardyce gestures during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth at Ewood Park on November 7, 2009 in Blackburn, England.
  9. BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Aruna Dindane of Portsmouth is tackled by Gael Givet of Blackburn Rovers during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth at Ewood Park on November 7, 2009 in Blackburn, England.
  10. BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Portsmouth keeper David James shows his dejection after conceding the third goal during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth at Ewood Park on November 7, 2009 in Blackburn, England.
  11. BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Jason Roberts of Blackburn Rovers attempts to move away from a challenge by Marc Wilson of Portsmouth during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth at Ewood Park on November 7, 2009 in Blackburn, England.
  12. BLACKBURN, ENGLAND - NOVEMBER 07: Portsmouth manager Paul Hart shouts instructions to his team during the Barclays Premier League match between Blackburn Rovers and Portsmouth at Ewood Park on November 7, 2009 in Blackburn, England.

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