In the second part of our deadline day double-header, we conclude the series Buying from our Premiership Rivals by taking a look at the players from relegation favourites Wigan who could potentially improve our squad.

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Steve Bennett, from Orpington in Kent, is 46 years old, and takes charge of his 1st Newcastle match of the 2007/08 season as Wigan Athletic travel to St James’ Park to face us in the Premiership. We have a bit of an unhappy history with Mr Bennett, who has made several controversial (but not necessarily incorrect) decisions against us in the past.
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This week has seen Newcastle United fans castigated left, right and centre, courtesy of the media, following chants directed towards Middlesbrough’s Egyptian forward, Mido during the game at the Riverside last Sunday. We take a look back, and comment upon some of the criticisms that have been thrown our way.

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On deadline day, there remains limited space at Newcastle United - could it still be possible to buy from our Premiership rivals? In the first of a double header, we look at who could be signed from West Ham United.

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Match: Newcastle vs Wigan
Date: September 1st 2007 | 3pm KO
TV: Highlights on BBC1, MOTD.

Newcastle entertain Wigan at St James Park following their Carling Cup 2nd round victory over Barnsley at the ground on Wednesday night.

The Magpies are hoping to secure a first victory and league goal at home, since the 2-1 victory over Liverpool back in February. Since then, things have been a little sour for the 52,000 fans but since Big Sam came in back in July, there seems to be a new era in force at the club.

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Newcastle midfielder Mark Doninger hit a terrific second half equaliser as Lee Clark’s reserve side began the new season with a draw at the Stadium of Light.

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