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    Butt backs Kinnear to get Magpies moving

    Saturday, October 18, 2008

    Newcastle midfielder Nicky Butt is backing interim manager Joe Kinnear to drag the club away from trouble if his stay proves to be longer than expected. The 61-year-old has been at St James' Park for three weeks after initially being employed until the end of October. However, as the search for a buyer for the club continues, Kinnear could find himself in charge for significantly longer, and that would not be a problem for former Manchester United star Butt. He said: "We know he's going to be ...

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