Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle boss Alan Pardew reveals keeper Harper may need knee op
Newcastle goalkeeper Steve Harper will discover next week whether he needs surgery on a knee injury.[LNB]The 36-year-old missed Tuesday night's 0-0 Barclays Premier League draw with Manchester United and has now been ruled out of Saturday's trip to Blackpool.[LNB]But manager Alan Pardew has admitted he may have to have an operation and a decision will be taken over the next couple of weeks.[LNB] Injury: Newcastle keeper Steve Harper may need a 'small operation' on his knee[LNB]Pardew said: 'Harps isn't right and we will have to review him over the next couple of weeks.[LNB]'He's not necessarily out for the season, but it could be that he needs a small operation just to sort his little problem out.[LNB]'It's not a major problem, but we will have a look at that and weigh that up over the next couple of weeks.'[LNB]Dutchman Tim Krul will once again deputise at Bloomfield Road with Ole Soderberg providing the back-up from the bench.[LNB] On-loan Ireland pays tribute to Toon Army after debut in United stalemate Newcastle 0 Manchester United 0: Red Devils fire blanks to give Arsenal hope NEWCASTLE FC
