Page last updated at 16:12 GMT, Monday, 7 December 2009 Newcastle midfielder Alan Smith has hailed the impact made by central defender Fabricio Coloccini in the club's rise to the Championship summit. Full Article at BBC Sport

CAPTAIN Alan Smith hailed Newcastle’s back four for providing the foundations for the team to mount their Championship challenge. Full Article at The Northern Echo

NORTH-EAST interest in the Scottish Junior Cup ended with Culter and Hillhead both bowing out in Saturday’s third-round action. At Bathgate, the Crombie Park side’s Alan Smith was red-carded after just half an hour as the Aberdeen side went down 4-1. Full Article at Press and Journal

The quality of the training at Newcastle has been pinpointed as a reason for much of their success this season after goals from Peter Lovenkrands and Fabrice Pancrate ensured their sixth successive victory, despite the dismissal of Kevin Nolan after... Full Article at Times Online

Case for the defence: Alan Smith is delighted with Newcastle's defence, which has not conceded a goal in six games, and has conceded just 10 in the league Photo: PA There has never been much of a case for the defence at Newcastle but that... Full Article at The Telegraph

Today I am featuring a guest post from the excellent Arsenal Blog Gunners Today. Here it is: This is only suggested as an idea and I want to know what Gooners make of Carlton Cole. Full Article at Soccer Blogs

FOOTBALL is not always as it would appear. Legendary striker Jimmy Greaves coined a telly catchphrase "it's a funny old game, Saint" and so it is. Full Article at ChronicleLive

Reputations are being rebuilt by some high profile, highly-paid players at St James’s Park this season. Full Article at Mirror.co.uk

Newcastle ended Swansea's 11-match unbeaten run as the Championship leaders brushed aside their visitors. Three headed goals in the first half-hour, two from on-loan striker Marlon Harewood, set the Magpies on their way. Full Article at BBC Sport

The deadlock was broken after just 8 minutes. Newcastle played a corner to the feet of Alan Smith, he sent a cross into the box and the former West Ham striker was unmarked to nod home the opener. Full Article at Vital Football

Your account has been frozen. For your available options click the below button. To read this article in full you must have registered and have a Premium Content Subscription with the n/a site. Full Article at Shields Gazette

SWANSEA CITY head to Newcastle United this weekend faced with taking on the Toon’s midfield megastars. Full Article at Wales Online

Nolan: Among the goals November's contenders: Alan Smith - Newcastle United Darren Pratley - Swansea City Kevin Nolan - Newcastle United Steve Harper - Newcastle United Related links Teams Newcastle United Swansea City Also see Official PFA website... Full Article at Sky Sports

The official line was that Taylor was suffering an illness, but the player said afterwards he had a knee problem. Full Article at Footymad.net

Despite carrying round a sizeable pot and an ar*e the size of Bowburn Services, Kevin Nolan once again produced the goods, just when it looked like we’d have to settle for a draw. Full Article at Soccer Blogs

Kevin Nolan claimed a typically predatory 74th-minute winner to fire Newcastle back to the top of the Coca-Cola Championship. Full Article at Daily Mail - UK

Newcastle midfielder Kevin Nolan has scored seven goals in his last 10 games Kevin Nolan's eighth league goal of the season sent Newcastle back to the top of the Championship. Full Article at BBC Sport

Alan Smith believes it is promotion or bust for Newcastle United this season. Full Article at Tribalfootball.com

Newcastle midfield ace Alan Smith has warned his high-flying team-mates that missing out on promotion this season is not an option.The Magpies head to Preston tomorrow firmly in the promotion places and Smith believes they have a golden chance to... Full Article at Geordies