Stephen Harper

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Local boy Harper was signed from non-league football and has always been willing and able when called on. Enjoyed a spell as number one under former manager Ruud Gullit. Spent several loan periods at lower division clubs before making his mark at St James' Park. Signed a new two-year contract in September 2006 and is a more-than-able deputy to number one goalkeeper Shay Given.

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Newcastle United manager Kevin Keegan has warned Liverpool off making an approach for goalkeeper Steve Harper. Harper, 33, has been linked with a summer move to Anfield where he would be understudy to number one Jose Reina. But Keegan is hoping the experienced keeper decides his future lies at St James' Park following a season where he has made 19 appearances due to number one Shay Given... [more»]

Goalkeeper Steve Harper has backed his Newcastle United team-mates to exact their revenge on Portsmouth for a drubbing earlier this season when the sides meet again on Saturday. Pompey were 4-1 winners at St James' Park back in November after racing into a three-goal lead inside the opening 11 minutes. The home fans turned on their side and former manager Sam Allardyce after that dismal... [more»]

Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper has reassured fans that the players share their frustrations following the Magpies' recent dismal run. Glenn Roeder's side slipped into the drop zone following Saturday's 1-0 defeat by Sheffield United at St James' Park after which a number of unhappy supporters staged a protest. "The fans have shown their frustration but don't think for a minute that... [more»]

Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper has vowed to play through the pain barrier in an effort to keep hold of the number one jersey. The 31-year-old picked up a groin injury against Manchester United at the start of the month but retained his place for last weekend's defeat by Bolton and the midweek UEFA Cup victory over Fenerbahce. But despite veteran custodian Pavel Srnicek and... [more»]

Newcastle United goalkeeper Steve Harper has inked a two-year contract extension with the club and insists he is desperate to push Shay Given for a regular first-team starting spot. The 31-year-old will now remain at St James' Park until the end of the 2008-09 campaign. "Signing this contract extension was probably the biggest decision I've had to make in my entire footballing career," Harper... [more»]