Michael Chopra signed a profession contract with Newcastle after being brought up through the academy.

After having already featured in England Under-21's, he now has to face Alan Shearer, Craig Bellamy, Shola Ameobi & Lua Lua for a place in Newcastle's first team.

Because of his limited first team opportunities 'Chops' agreed to a loan to first division Watford where in one game managed to score 4 goals!