Source: Northern_Echo
Harper calls for a show of support
STEVE HARPER is asking the Newcastle United faithful to turn out in force for Monday's game against Nottingham Forest with a home win all but guaranteeing Premier League football next season.[LNB] Newcastle are ten points ahead of third placed Forest and three points at St James' Park next week would leave Billy Davies' side thinking of the play-offs only.[LNB] Harper believes a victory in front of 50,000 fans would be a special night the fans will remember for a long time.[LNB] It would be great to get a full house and get everyone roaring behind us, get the lads coming out of the blocks quickly and really go for Forest, said Harper.[LNB] If we were to lose that game it would be game-on a little bit, looking over our shoulders somewhat, but if we can get that 50,000 or a fullhouse and come out and really go for it and win the game it would be a special night, which the fans would remember for a long time.[LNB] Harper, along with his team-mates and manager Chris Hughton, have offered a united front regarding the training ground bust-up that overshadowed the build-up to Tuesday night's win over Doncaster Rovers.[LNB] No one at the club is prepared to talk about the alleged incident involving Andy Carroll and Steven Taylor, and Harper is adamant the players focus is on promotion.[LNB] We've got a big result (at Doncaster, said the goalkeeper.[LNB] And you don't come to places like Doncaster and get results if you're not fully focused on the job in hand.[LNB] Leeds United are expected to re-sign Shane Lowry on loan from Premier League side Aston Villa until the end of the season. The defender made eight appearances during his initial spell at Elland Road earlier this season before a knee injury forced him to return to Villa Park.[LNB]
