Second Win Against Italian Counterparts

Newcastle defeated Sampdoria 1 goal to the good courtesy from a header from new boy Alan Smith.

It is a dream debut for the former Man Utd star as he head home in front of 23, 078 Geordie supporters at St. James Park.

Debutant Mark Viduka also took to te field as Geremi skippered the squad for the day.

Among others Jose Enrique was at the stands with chairman Chris Mort and boss Sam Allardyce.

It is expected the Spanish fullback will pen a deal within the next 48 hours.

There's a worry in the camp as Shay Given came off at the 38 minute due to a groin injury.

Newcastle United:
Given (Harper, 38), Carr, N’Zogbia, Taylor, Rozehnal, Solano (Martins, 46), Geremi, Butt, Milner (Ramage, 69) Viduka (Ameobi, 46), Smith.
Subs not used: Luque, Edgar, Huntington, Forster, Pattison, Troisi, Carroll,.

Watch Alan Smith's Goal