Magpies full strength for Backe's bow

30 October 2009 10:50
Right-back Brendan Moloney is the only injury absentee at Meadow Lane as he has yet to recover from a hamstring problem, so John Thompson is set to fill in again.[LNB]Backe, who took over on Tuesday, has been swotting up on the squad he inherited from Ian McParland by watching DVDs of their matches this season.[LNB]The Swede, who was Sven-Goran Eriksson's assistant at Manchester City and with Mexico, is unlikely to make many changes following the 2-0 win over Crewe last weekend.[LNB]Veteran striker Ade Akinbiyi has made two substitute appearances since joining the club and will push for start.[LNB][LNB]

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