Source: FOOTYMAD
Brum Postponement Gives Harper Time For Showdown
Despite Steve Harper edging ever near to full fitness, Newcastle goalkeeper Tim Krul has reiterated his determination to keep a place in the club's starting line-up. MERRY XMAS FROM NEWCASTLEUTD-MAD The young Dutchman has been playing in the Magpies' first XI since No.1 Steve Harper sustained a shoulder injury in September. But Harper is back ... and ready to give Alan Pardew his first goalkeeping problem ... "which one do I pick?". Tim Krul: "It's going to be a nice fight because Steve, of course, is a friend of mine as well. "Steve is almost 100% now, and the weather has helped him with the Birmingham game being called off. "We're just going to fight for it and see who wins."
