Post by QPR Report on Mar 23, 2010 7:21:10 GMT
Guardian
Steven Taylor suffers 'broken jaw' after bust-up with Andy Carroll• Taylor likely to be out for at least 'two weeks'
• Altercation allegedly came after exchange of text messages
Everton Gayle The Guardian, Tuesday 23 March 2010
Newcatle are carrying out an internal inquiry after Steven Taylor was injured in a training ground incident. Photograph: Michael Regan/Action Images
Steven Taylor has been widely reported to have suffered a suspected broken jaw in a training-ground incident involving his Newcastle team-mate Andy Carroll.
The former England Under-21 captain, now 24 and who was returning from a long lay-off with a knee injury, will be out for at least "two weeks" but more likely the rest of the season.
Newcastle refused to comment on reports that the injury was a result of a disagreement with Carroll, who is currently on bail and awaiting a crown court trial for an incident in a Newcastle night club. He is accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in December last.
Rumours circulating on Tyneside have suggested that the pair, both of whom were boyhood Newcastle supporters, had been involved in an altercation that came about after an exchange of text messages. The club are reportedly carrying out an internal investigation.
The alleged incident will be an unwelcome distraction to the Newcastle manager Chris Hughton as he prepares for the match at Doncaster Rovers tonight.
Carroll, who scored his 15th goal of the season with the equaliser at Bristol City on Saturday, had been included in the squad although it has been suggested he has a damaged hand and may not play.
Taylor, recently named Newcastle's Sport Personality of the Year, injured the knee during the 2-2 draw at West Bromwich in January and has been missed.
However Joey Barton could make a first appearance for the first team since September, although he is expected to begin the match on the bench. The controversial midfielder has been sidelined with a serious foot fracture and has since seen his attacking central-midfield role filled by Danny Guthrie.
Barton, though, is likely to play some part after being included in Hughton's squad for the trip to south Yorkshire today. "Joey's been training very well," said the manager, whose players aim to extend their lead at the top of the Championship but could be in for a tough night against Sean O'Driscoll's play-off hopefuls.
"Guthrie's recent form in central midfield has given us another option in the middle," added Hughton, well aware he will also be without the injured Alan Smith . "But we've always said we'd like Joey back fit and involved again.
"Whether that involvement sees Joey get parts of games or whole games between now and the end of the season, we don't know. But I'd rather have him available than not available."
www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/mar/23/newcstle-steven-taylor-andy-carroll
Steven Taylor suffers 'broken jaw' after bust-up with Andy Carroll• Taylor likely to be out for at least 'two weeks'
• Altercation allegedly came after exchange of text messages
Everton Gayle The Guardian, Tuesday 23 March 2010
Newcatle are carrying out an internal inquiry after Steven Taylor was injured in a training ground incident. Photograph: Michael Regan/Action Images
Steven Taylor has been widely reported to have suffered a suspected broken jaw in a training-ground incident involving his Newcastle team-mate Andy Carroll.
The former England Under-21 captain, now 24 and who was returning from a long lay-off with a knee injury, will be out for at least "two weeks" but more likely the rest of the season.
Newcastle refused to comment on reports that the injury was a result of a disagreement with Carroll, who is currently on bail and awaiting a crown court trial for an incident in a Newcastle night club. He is accused of assault occasioning actual bodily harm in December last.
Rumours circulating on Tyneside have suggested that the pair, both of whom were boyhood Newcastle supporters, had been involved in an altercation that came about after an exchange of text messages. The club are reportedly carrying out an internal investigation.
The alleged incident will be an unwelcome distraction to the Newcastle manager Chris Hughton as he prepares for the match at Doncaster Rovers tonight.
Carroll, who scored his 15th goal of the season with the equaliser at Bristol City on Saturday, had been included in the squad although it has been suggested he has a damaged hand and may not play.
Taylor, recently named Newcastle's Sport Personality of the Year, injured the knee during the 2-2 draw at West Bromwich in January and has been missed.
However Joey Barton could make a first appearance for the first team since September, although he is expected to begin the match on the bench. The controversial midfielder has been sidelined with a serious foot fracture and has since seen his attacking central-midfield role filled by Danny Guthrie.
Barton, though, is likely to play some part after being included in Hughton's squad for the trip to south Yorkshire today. "Joey's been training very well," said the manager, whose players aim to extend their lead at the top of the Championship but could be in for a tough night against Sean O'Driscoll's play-off hopefuls.
"Guthrie's recent form in central midfield has given us another option in the middle," added Hughton, well aware he will also be without the injured Alan Smith . "But we've always said we'd like Joey back fit and involved again.
"Whether that involvement sees Joey get parts of games or whole games between now and the end of the season, we don't know. But I'd rather have him available than not available."
www.guardian.co.uk/football/2010/mar/23/newcstle-steven-taylor-andy-carroll
