And it doesn't help with 10 or more of their team players injured.NEWCASTLE'S nightmare deepened today when Charles N'Zogbia was added to their lengthy injury list.
The French midfielder, 20, is due to undergo tests after suffering suspected medial ligament damage during the 1-0 defeat at Chelsea last night.
N'Zogbia, who could be out for several weeks, is the 14th player to join Newcastle's packed treatment room.
Boss Glenn Roeder again faces a selection dilemma when his side face Watford in the Premiership at St James' Park on Saturday.
Here we look the unlucky 13 who have already left Roeder with sleepless nights.
Michael OwenHas targeted a return before the end of the season after operations to repair cartilage damage and the ruptured anterior cruciate ligament he suffered during the World Cup.
Damien DuffBack in light training following surgery to repair a damaged knee cartilage but will not return until after Christmas.
Kieron DyerHas missed the last four games with a gashed thigh after coming back from hamstring and eye problems.
EmreSustained an ankle injury in the win at Blackburn last Saturday but could be back at the weekend.
Scott ParkerRecovering from a strained back muscle but could return at the weekend.
Nolberto SolanoPicked up a hamstring injury at Blackburn and is out until the New Year.
Shola AmeobiRecovering from surgery to repair a long-standing hip problem and will not play again this season.
Stephen CarrRemains sidelined with the foot problem that has kept him out of the club's last seven games. No imminent return in sight.
Titus BrambleOut until the New Year after suffering a severe reaction to a blow to the calf in Frankfurt last month which kept him in hospital for over a week.
Steve HarperRecovering from surgery to repair a hernia last month but should be available within a matter of weeks.
Tim KrulBack in training following a knee operation but will have to settle for a place on the bench with Shay Given back.
Craig MooreOut with a hamstring problem for the last six games, Moore has a history of similar injuries which have cost him lengthy spells on the sidelines. No date has been put on his return.
Olivier BernardHas played just once since rejoining the club from Rangers in September after suffering a hip injury.