Newcastle United midfielder Kevin Nolan has confirmed he will be fit for Sunday's trip to Liverpool
Magpies midfielder declares himself fit for Anfield clash
Newcastle United midfielder Kevin Nolan has confirmed he will be fit for Sunday's trip to Liverpool.
The former Bolton man has missed the club's last two Premier League matches due to suspension, although he has also been carrying a knock.
It had been thought the club's influential midfield could sit out the Anfield clash, but he has assured fans he will be available for manager Alan Pardew.
Niggle
"I just felt a bit of a niggle," he told the
Evening Chronicle. "It was only a precaution and to get somebody on who could run a bit faster than me really.
"It's been horrible to be honest to miss two games. But it is just part and parcel of it all.
"I have been there for the lads in terms of support, but you feel it when you have two weeks out."
Meanwhile, striker Shola Ameobi hopes the club can make a return to European football in the coming years.
Newcastle are back in the big time following promotion last summer and the club have made a lively return to England's top flight.
Change
The Magpies qualified for the UEFA Champions League nine years ago under the late great Sir Bobby Robson and Ameobi sees no reason why the club cannot emulate Tottenham's recent example.
"Football can change very quickly," said Ameobi. "Fortunes in the game go up and down.
"Look at Tottenham, they are trying to get into the top four again this season and just over three years ago they were bottom of the league. Look at what Harry Redknapp has done.
"We know we have a long way to go to reach the heights of the Sir Bobby days and we're not kidding ourselves.
"It's a work in progress and we want to keep on improving like we have been and moving in the right direction.
"Anything is possible. We have to take one step at a time."
