Friday, July 27, 2007
Harper plays outfield
Newcastle United were reduced to ten men in their friendly against Celtic last night, with all outfield substitutes utilised.
The situation was rectified as goalkeeper Steve Harper emerged clad in outfield kit and his own squad number 13, to join Andy Carroll upfield amid much applause.
The lack of depth was then exacerbated in the dying moments as Steven Taylor picked up a knock and was beckoned off the field by manager Sam Allardyce. The chance to see three goalkeepers on the field was denied however, as Tim Krul remained on the bench.
The situation was rectified as goalkeeper Steve Harper emerged clad in outfield kit and his own squad number 13, to join Andy Carroll upfield amid much applause.
The lack of depth was then exacerbated in the dying moments as Steven Taylor picked up a knock and was beckoned off the field by manager Sam Allardyce. The chance to see three goalkeepers on the field was denied however, as Tim Krul remained on the bench.
