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Hughton signs two defenders

29 Jan 2010 - 13:12:49

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Newcastle United have snapped up two more defenders after completing loan deals for Fitz Hall and Patrick van Aanholt.

Centre-half Hall has joined from fellow Championship side Crystal Palace until the end of the season.

The 29-year-old has been allowed to leave Selhurst Park after the Eagles were placed into administration earlier in the week.

Meanwhile, Chelsea's Dutch left-back van Aanholt has agreed a one-month loan switch St James' Park.

Magpies boss Chris Hughton had been keen to bolster his defensive options before the transfer window closes after losing Steven Taylor, Jose Enrique and Danny Simpson to recent injuries.

On Tuesday, he paid a reported £1.5million to land central defender Mike Williamson from Portsmouth.