Harper Returns

Steve Harper has returned to St James's Park after his initial month's loan at the Amex Stadium was not extended.

Brighton manager Gus Poyet was keen to extend his stay on the South Coast until January.

But Alan Pardew, was only willing to farm the 36-year-old out for another month.

Harper’s loan expired after Saturday’s 3-0 defeat to league leaders Southampton.

Source: FOOTYMAD

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