Joe Kinnear has backed Danny Guthrie to replace Joey Barton at Newcastle United Football Club.

Barton has been ruled out for around eight weeks through injury, but the Magpies boss is hoping this blow will be cushioned by the return of former Liverpool youngster Guthrie.

"Danny was very unlucky to drop down to the bench when Joey returned," Kinnear told the club's official website. "But now Joey is injured he will come in and I'm very happy about that.

"He's a great young player. He's box-to-box, very energetic and a great passer of the ball. Of course, it's a blow to lose Joey, but this gives Danny a chance and I'm sure he'll pick up where he left off."

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