Loan Target Missed

Manchester United defender Craig Cathcart has ended with confirmation that he's now signed for Watford. The Northern Ireland U21 international was close to joining the Magpies permanently in a deadline day transfer, only for the move to collapse - apparently on medical grounds. 

Cathcart moves to Vicarage Road on loan until January, amid newspaper claims that Newcastle were unable to complete a deal due to financial constraints.

Reserves in Action At Huddersfield Tonight

Reserves v Huddersfield Town (a) @ Galpharm Stadium, 7pm.

Totesport.com Reserve League Northern Division.

Former Newcastle midfielder Paul Stephenson is in charge of Huddersfield's second string, while fellow old boy and academy graduate Alan Thompson coaches the Toon. The following squad travels to West Yorkshire, ten of whom played some part in Saturday's U18 fixture: 

Squad: Soderberg, Johnson, Newton, Tavernier, Dummett, Lough, Morris, Folan, Tozer, McDermott, Spear, Inman, Adjei, Airey, Ngo Baheng, Sammy Ameobi, Danquah.

Admission on the door is £3.50 for adults, £1 concessions

Keegan Claim Hearing

Kevin Keegan's compensation claim for what he claims was constructive dismissal by Newcastle United has moved on another stage, with Monday seeing a Premier League arbitration panel meeting behind closed doors. 

It's also understood that club owner Mike Ashley has lodged a counter-claim against Keegan for breach of contract. Whatever the result the press will bring this to the attention of the nation and Newcastle's plight and dirty washing will be made public.

Further updates will appear as facts and leaks from the arbitration panel are known.