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By Caroline Cheese
2150: Just 10 minutes remaining until we find out which two Premier League managers Danny Baker would accept a kiss from. You can listen to 606 with the great man on good old-fashioned BBC Radio 5 Live, or watch it on this website, the 5 Live website or on the red button. What I'm saying is: you've got options. Never fear, Stevo fans, he's back tomorrow - and I guarantee you he will be talking about Maradona. A lot. Bye. Danny Baker on 606
2148: I wish I could do more, but all I can do is apologise profusely for the very frustrating failure of the vidiprinter and live scores pages.
2145: It's Obafemi Martins who leads the way on Player Rater. The scorer of Newcastle's second goal is on 7.25, Joey Barton on 7.15. Poor old penalty giver-awayer Ryan Donk remains in the doldrums on a very miserable 3.54. It could all change though, for that is the magic of Player Rater. Newcastle v West Brom Player Rater
2141: So Newcastle - thanks to their second win of the season - move out of the relegation zone and up to 15th, behind Everton on goal difference. The Baggies stay 13th, but could slip down tomorrow.
2140: FULL-TIME Newcastle 2-1 West Brom
2139: Shola Ameobi potters off, to be replaced by Andy Carroll. Luke Moore is booked while that's going on, presumably for complaining about how long that all took.
2137: Luke Moore chests the ball back to James Morrison, who must have had more shots than anyone else this evening. He delays too long and Newcastle block.
2136: Four minutes of added time to be played. Joey Barton is named man of the match by the people at Newcastle. We'll see what you lot reckon in a bit.
2134: Only a couple of minutes remaining and Geremi wins a corner for Newcastle, but they then give away a free-kick as they attempt to play keep-ball.
2131: A massive roar from the home fans as Damien Duff picks up the ball in space in his own half and goes on one of those jinking runs. He plays the one-two with Xisco but the striker's return is too far forward and Scott Carson collects.
2130: "Re 2028: I think I have that title... I was taking a corner, crossed the ball in and hit it towards the halfway line somehow and they scored on the counter." Luke, Surrey, via text on 81111
2128: Pass, pass, pass, pass... and James Morrison shoots from distance into the advertising boards. It's all very pretty from West Brom, but not very threatening.
2124: Joe Kinnear is sitting with his hands on his head, almost in permanent horror. I can't say I blame him.
2122: Another change from Newcastle, as Xisco replaces Obafemi Martins. It's backs to the walls for Newcastle, and it really shouldn't be. They had complete control of this match after 45 minutes.
2118: Steven Taylor gives away a free-kick on the edge of the box after hacking down Ishmael Miller. James Morrison whacks it into the wall, but Miller pounces onto the rebound and Newcastle are very lucky to see the shot deflected behind off Shay Given. Nervous times these for Newcastle.
2116: Jonas Gutierrez, who has been quiet in this half, is off. Geremi is on.
2112: Ha, never seen that before. Roman Bednar is booked for running off the pitch without the referee's permission. Naughty. Anyway, Bednar makes way for a bemused Luke Moore.
2110: GOAL Newcastle 2-1 West Brom Oh hello, grandstand finish, welcome along. Rob Koren slides the pass through, catching Newcastle's defence comically flat-footed, and sub Ishmael Miller takes it around the keeper and slots in.
2109: Here's a quote from Maradona as he left a meeting with the head of the Argentine FA: "We have to keep talking." Inconclusive I think you'd call that.
2107: Paul Robinson sees Obafemi Martins getting away - and hauls him back by putting his arm round his chin. A yellow card.
2101: Another good chance for James Morrison, but the ball is a little bit behind him and he can't get enough power on the shot - which is blocked anyway. I must offer an apology: our stats appear to be struggling to keep up tonight. Another victim of the Big Freeze '08 no doubt. Very sorry.
2059: Corner for West Brom. It's overhit though and Paul Robinson is desperately back-pedalling as he sends his header wide. Tony Mowbray makes his first change as Ishmael Miller replaces Chris Brunt, and they'll surely go 4-4-2 now.
2057: Brilliant work from Obafemi Martins on the right and this time the cross is into the danger zone, but Ryan Donk coolly chests the ball back to his keeper - with Martins' team-mates a little slow to keep up.
2051: Righto. Time to stop pondering the madness that would be Diego Armando Maradona as a national coach... they're back under way at St James'.
2048:gunner-zp on 606 has dampened my fire somewhat... "According to reports, AFA president Julio Grondona will offer Diego Maradona to be the assistant coach of the Argentine national team, while Carlos Bianchi will become the head coach. However, it is unknown whether both personalities will accept the proposition..." Join the debate on 606
2045: While we all digest that news (which is unconfirmed), let's hear from Danny the Stat... "Player Rater is often a fickle mistress and today is no different. Penalty scorer Joey Barton is soaring on 7.10, whereas penalty giver away-er Ryan Donk is struggling on a mere 3.19. The Rater is seemingly indifferent to birthday boys, however, with Oba Martins very much in amongst the also-rans with 6.90. Don't like it? Get involved..." Newcastle v West Brom Player Rater
2043: MARADONA! (according to reports) That is perhaps the greatest piece of news I have heard.
2040: Guess who the next coach of Argentina is?
2037: So that cross (see 2028)... Martins is at the byeline, not far from the six-yard box, has plenty of time and plenty of space, looks up, and plays the ball almost over to the opposite touchline. Truly appalling. Still, it's his birthday and he has scored, so we'll let him off. Maybe.
2035: "I have been impressed with Newcastle, they're playing with a lot of confidence, and Jonas Gutierrez is getting better all the time. As for West Brom, the best I can say is they can make changes at half-time." BBC 5 Live analyst Pat Nevin
2033: HALF-TIME Newcastle 2-0 West Brom
2028: GOAL Newcastle 2-0 West Brom Redemption! Habib Beye delivers the cross from the right and Obafemi Martins heads in via a slight deflection off Paul Robinson. It's Oba's birthday today - he's 24.
2028: Obafemi Martins does brilliantly to get to the byeline and then delivers the WORST CROSS I HAVE EVER SEEN. Sorry for the capitals, but it really was that bad.
2026: Habib Beye is in action at the other end now, cutting out a dangerous cross. West Brom very much in this game now. End to end.
2024: Shola Ameobi easily beats Gianni Zuiverloon on the left - and might even have gone down under the challenge - but instead he drives the ball across goal to Habib Beye, who balloons his shot over.
2022: Rob Koren plays a lovely pass from midfield to James Morrison and the midfielder is through on goal - but Shay Given pulls off the save. Big let-off for Newcastle.
2021: Robinson is OK. About 10 minutes to go until half-time.
2020: That's a lovely move from Jonas Gutierrez and he lays the ball off to Damien Duff - but the defender recovers to force the corner. Paul Robinson gets an elbow in the back of the neck from Steven Taylor at the resulting corner. Painful...
2018: Newcastle break, Joey Barton playing the ball to Shola Ameobi, but the striker misjudges Obafemi Martins' run and West Brom survive. Not been a lot to write home about Baggies-wise...
2014: According to BBC 5 Live commentator Alan Green, Joe Kinnear doesn't like his players wearing long sleeves. Old school. Joey Barton seems to have been let off though - but then, you probably wouldn't argue with him would you?
2011: Meanwhile, the Big Freeze '08 continues to take its toll... the games at Luton and League Two leaders Wycombe have been abandoned. Hang on, that's not far from London, can I have tomorrow off school?
2008: "Successful Premier League teams who play with one up front break so, so quickly. West Brom don't do that. They pass it very nicely, but it doesn't go anywhere." BBC 5 Live analyst Pat Nevin
2007: "Re 1924: Gianfranco Zola and Paul Ince are easily the most sexy managers in the Prem. British Attraction and Italian Va Va Voom. I'd kiss them!" Dom in France, via text on 81111
2004: Jonas Gutierrez zips a dangerous cross in from the right, Obafemi Martins throws himself at it but Scott Carson gets there first.
2001: The way this is going, they might get more than two. Joey Barton smacks a shot just wide following a great run from Damien Duff. West Brom's defence looks all over the place.
2000:welcome dimitar on 606 is the smuggest poster in the west, having put money on Newcastle to win 2-0 and Barton to score first at odds of 75/1. We'll see... Join the debate on 606
1956: GOAL Newcastle 1-0 West Brom Ryan Donk brings down Shola Ameobi for one of the easiest penalty decisions Mike Dean will ever have to make, and guess who steps up... yup, it's cuddly Joey Barton who sends Scott Carson the wrong way and runs towards the Newcastle fans punching the badge on his chest.
1956: Penalty to Newcastle
1953: Gareth Southgate attracting a surprising amount of votes in the 'which Premier League manager would you accept a kiss from' debate. Although J via text reckons it's because his nose is so big, he wouldn't get close. Harsh, but...
1949: Shola Ameobi flicks on Shay Given's long kick for Oba Martins whose shot takes a deflection and is palmed over by keeper Scott Carson.
1948: Shola Ameobi is played in by Damien Duff on the left and fires the ball across the box - but the defender is there to clear. Electric start from the home side. Ameobi is looking for his third goal in three games.
1947: And we're off.
1947: Joey Barton grabs Jose Enrique by the shoulder and gives him a good... talking to. Barton's name gets a mixed reception as it is read out over the tannoy. Doesn't look like a packed house at St James'...
1946: "Re 1924: I'd lay a wet smacker on Harry 'The Hotspur' Redknapp at the minute!!" Aaron, Spurs fan, via text on 81111
1944: "Re 1924: Steve Bruce, because he looks like a marshmallow. But in all seriousness, the only one I'd go near with a bean pole is Jose." ben foster's jersey on 606 Marshmallow. I like it.
1939: Looks like an attacking line-up from Joe Kinnear tonight, with Jonas Gutierrez, Joey Barton and Damien Duff in midfield and Shola Ameobi and Oba Martins up front. West Brom make one change from the team beaten 3-0 by Hull on Saturday: Chris Brunt for Ishmael Miller as they go 4-5-1.
1935: "Re 1924: I reckon Scolari would probably be comfortable with a wee lip tickler. Arsene Wenger would probably be the best kisser technically, but he'd probably try too hard. Fergie would just bite yer head off if you tried anything funny. Phil... it depends on what facial hair he has at the time." GlasgowJambo1987 on 606 Join the debate on 606
1932: "Re 1924: It definitely wouldn't be Tony Adams that's for sure!" Gemma from Cumbria via text on 81111 He was good enough for Caprice...
1929: "Re 1914: Seeing Cech, Moore and Pele on West Brom's bench means they must have some players in their starting line up." allstargyp on 606 Join the debate on 606
1924: So, which Premier League manager would you most welcome a kiss from? I only ask, because Danny Baker will be revealing the two top flight bosses from whom he would be willing to accept a smacker on 606 later tonight (BBC 5 Live at 2200 GMT). I'm willing to bet one of them isn't Joe Kinnear... Danny Baker on 606
1920: By the way, just in case anyone was planning to go, those postponed games are at Walsall and Northampton... No, really.
1917: Of course, I don't deal with predictions, so thank goodness for Come On Fergie!!!(aka COF) on 606 who is awfully keen to see his comment on here. So here goes: "Newcastle 2-0 West Brom". Join the debate on 606
1910: Unbelievably, two matches have fallen victim to snow this evening. Snow! In October! This country... Anyway, no chance of any of that on Tyneside. St James' Park looks magnificent as the players run through their warm-ups.
1906: And it is confirmed. Football's baddest man is back in town. Joey Barton starts for Newcastle, as does Jonas Gutierrez.
1900:My boss asked me earlier if I was planning to do a live text commentary on just one game. "Yes boss," I said. "Let's face it, I've got nothing better to do." "Ha ha", he said. "You could start your commentary like that." And so I did.
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