Whilst his team mates were in Austria on a fitness camp exercise - Albert Luque got married to his new wife - but showing commitment to his club - cut short his honeymoon - to join up with squad for pre-season training.

Although he didn't figure in the Hartlepool game - he may figure in the friendlies to come before the end of the season.

Hopefully this good news will spur Albert on to happier times than his recent time on the Tyne.

Heres some stats and facts on our Albert

Player name: Albert Luque
Date of birth: 11 March, 1978
Nationality: Spanish
Position: Striker
Height: 1.83

Newcastle Stats so far are

Newcastle United

Apps As sub Goals Yellow Red

Total (Club) 16 (10) 2 1 0
League 7 (7) 0 1 0
FA Cup 0 (0) 0 0 0
League Cup 0 (0) 0 0 0
European

/Others 9 (3) 2 0 0