Source: Eurosport
Seven up for Toon
Crisis club Newcastle routed League Two Darlington 7-2 as they put their off-the-field problems to one side.
Goals from Damien Duff, Kevin Nolan, Jonas Gutierrez, Steven Taylor, Andy Carroll and two from Shola Ameobi eased the Magpies to victory.
But worryingly, midfielder Nicky Butt departed early through injury.
Just how many of the players on duty - Sebastien Bassong was conspicuous by his absence - remain at St James' Park when the new Championship season kicks off in three weeks' time remains to be seen.
