Friday, 24th October, 2014
Newcastle United are set to be boosted by the return of long-term injury absentee Ryan Taylor.
The midfielder was injured in August 2012, suffering a serious knee injury. He attempted a comeback in April 2013, but saw a similar issue put him back on the sidelines.
Taylor completed 90 minutes for Newcastle's Under-21 side recently and boss Alan Pardew has confirmed he is now in contention for a spot in the squad to face Tottenham Hotspur on Sunday.
Pardew was quoted as saying by ITV: "Ryan should return this week.
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"It's an inspirational story. I'm so pleased to put his name on the sheet to travel", he added.
Newcastle head to White Hart Lane on the back of their first Premier League win of the season, gained last weekend against Leicester City.
The Magpies sit inside the relegation zone in 18th place.
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