Damien Duff and Shola Ameobi doubtful for 'Boro

Heading into the weekend's match-up against Middlesbrough it appears that the Magpies will be without Damien Duff and Shola Ameobi who were both injured during practice yesterday.

Joe Kinnear said of the injuries:

"We'll have to wait and see, but both players are doubtful at the moment

"We don't know if they'll be fit enough but we'll know more on Saturday morning."