CHN Links: Friday Edition

Good morning, Toon Army. Just a heads up: There may or may not be a Saturday post. There is one today, though, so check it out.

More fun with GIS: This comes up on the first page when you search for "Qatar Football Team"

Joey Barton's suspension is over and he will be back against WBA. No word on who he'll be replacing, but the obvious choice is Wayne Routledge. (Lee Ryder, The Chronicle)

Lee Ryder remembers what it was like the last time the Magpies traveled to The Hawthorns.

Shola Ameobi says defenders are afraid of Andy Carroll. Way to step out on a limb there, Shola. (Luke Edwards, The Journal)

Chris Hughton says he will not be looking to make moves in January. I seem to recall hearing something similar over the summer. (Luke Edwards, The Journal)

Doocey of TyneTime looks into his crystal ball and foresees Steven Taylor signing a new contract with Newcastle.

Sol Campbell is having a good influence on Danny Simpson. (Lee Ryder, The Chronicle)