Newcastle's tumultuous season has taken another turn for
the worst after it was reported that Charles N'Zogbia and Andy
Carroll were involved in a training ground bust-up.
The heated exchange is believed to have taken place following an
overly-enthusiastic challenge by Carroll on French team-mate
N'Zogbia, with one witness telling The Sun: "All hell
broke loose, punches were flying. It just shows what state morale
is."
This latest confrontation will not surprise United fans, who are
enduring a torrid season following the Toon Army, who currently lie
just two points above the relegation zone.
Saturday's 3-0 collapse to Blackburn Rovers at Ewood Park
witnessed a minor scuffle between Toon team-mates Joey Barton and
Jose Enrique following the third goal.
While manager Joe Kinnear has been reprimanded on several
occasions this season for comments made about members of the press
and match officals, with his latest offence - being sent to the
stands after exchanging heated words with Hull manager Phil Brown
during an FA Cup tie at St. James' Park - leading to an FA
charge.