Fa Barclaycard Premiership News (22 August 2008)
Owen back for Newcastle
Newcastle Striker Michael Owen is set to make his first appearance of the season against Bolton on Saturday after recovering from a calf injury.
Owen, 28, missed Newcastle's pre-season preparation and their Premier League Opens in Manchester United because of a calf problem and combat mumps.
But the England star boss Kevin Keegan said he is ready to return to action after training well this week and will be on the bench at St James' Park.
"The mere fact of Michael in training with us for the last few days everybody lends a helping hand," said Keegan.
"It's the first time that the new signatures (Fabricio) Coloccini, (Danny) or Guthrie (Jonas) Gutierrez have really seen what it's like playing with Michael. It gives everyone a boost.
"He (Owen) has trained with us for the last two days and I'll put it on the bench, so that a large step forward.
"He is fit, he is listing his goals, and Michael is not a boy who takes a lot to get in better shape.
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