Kinnear targeting training return

08 February 2009 16:32
ewcastle United assistant manager Chris Hughton says Joe Kinnear is already planning when he might return to the club's training ground.[LNB] Kinnear was admitted to hospital on Saturday morning ahead of the Magpies' clash against West Brom after complaining of feeling unwell.[LNB]Kinnear's spirits were lifted by Newcastle's crucial 3-2 win at The Hawthorns and Hughton has confirmed he is in bullish mood and looking forward to returning to the club.[LNB]"He was in very good form, typical Joe," he told Sky Sports News.[LNB]Bullish"He was very bullish and doesn't know what all the fuss is about. He was in good form, very good form.[LNB]"As everybody is aware, he felt ill yesterday morning and the fact that his blood pressure was high was the reason they kept him in, probably because of his past history.[LNB]"But he is expected to be out in the next couple of days. He is in very bullish mood and already talking about when he is going to be back at the training ground, so that's all very good news.[LNB]"He had someone ringing him and giving him reports at every stage. He would have been very encouraged at the beginning and then disappointed and then encouraged again.[LNB]"In the end it was a good win for us and I think it's even more pleasing for him."[LNB]

Source: SKY_Sports