Source: Northern_Echo
Magpies put Best foot forward
LEON BEST is in line for only the seventh start of his Newcastle United career in tonight's Premier League match with West Ham United.[LNB] The former Coventry striker, who was signed by Chris Hughton in last winter's transfer window, has been handed a rare opportunity to shine in the absence of both Shola Ameobi and Andy Carroll.[LNB] It presents a huge chance for the 24-year-old, who many believe will be sold this month if a decent offer arrives.[LNB] Best, who emerged as a substitute at Wigan, is the only change to the Newcastle team that started the 1-0 win at Wigan on Sunday.[LNB] Former Magpies midfielder Scott Parker will play for the Hammers three-and-a-half years after leaving St James' Park. [LNB] NEWCASTLE UNITED (4-4-2): Harper; Simpson, Coloccini, Taylor, Enrique; Barton, Tiote, Nolan, Gutierrez; Best, Lovenkrands. Subs: Williamson, Guthrie, Routledge, Perch, Krul (gk), Ranger, Ferguson.[LNB] WEST HAM UNITED (4-4-2): Green; Gabbidon, Tomkins, Upson, Ben Haim; Noble, Parker, Kovac, Sears; Piquionne, Cole. Subs: Reid, Berrera, Spector, Behrami, Hines, Boffin (gk), Obinna.[LNB]
