Nolan's pride at skippering United
KEVIN Nolan has told of his pride at leading Newcastle United into battle.
And there will be few bigger tussles this season than tomorrow's Tees-Tyne derby.
Leading scorer Nolan – who captained Chris Hughton's side to a 6-1 win over Barnsley last Saturday – is expected to keep the armband, with skipper Alan Smith likely to miss out with an ankle problem.
The 27-year-old – who captained former club Bolton Wanderers for four years – believes the honour brings out of the best of him, and Nolan is ready and willing to lead Hughton's side out against Middlesbrough at the Riverside Stadium.
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"It was fantastic when Chris pulled me in and told me – it was a massive honour," Nolan told the Gazette.
"I captained Bolton in probably the most successful years of the club ever – I did that for four years.
"That was always a huge honour, but when I came here it wasn't something I was looking at.
"I just wanted to come and produce my best, and give Newcastle fans what Bolton fans have seen over the years.
"I've got a lot to live up to, and I know I've got to do better, but the captain's armband is always nice, and it gives a huge sense of pride.
"You're not only leading out 10 lads. We've got a great squad here with great staff, and 50,000 fans."
Nolan struck his 13th goal of the season against Barnsley, the strike seeing him equal his career-best goal tally at Bolton.
"Thirteen goals is absolutely fantastic, and hopefully I can push on and get a couple more goals from now to the end of the season to help the team," added Nolan.
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