Newcastle boss Kinnear determined to keep Owen, Given

Newcastle United boss Joe Kinnear is determined to hold onto key players Michael Owen and Shay Given.

“In my eyes, Shay is still going nowhere," Kinnear told the Evening Chronicle. “He’s got a major role here, as has Michael Owen.

“And they both proved they are focused and committed to this club.

“I think that, overall on Saturday, we were unlucky not to win the game against West Ham. We created plenty of chances, scored two goals, had one disallowed and hit a post.

“I was delighted with the effort.”

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