Chopra to sign tomorrow

Last updated : 26 August 2004 By Mad Tyke
The Reds will announce the signing of Newcastle United striker Michael Chopra on an initial one month loan tomorrow according to the official Barnsley FC website.

The 20-year-old striker was a regular with the England youth sides and has more than 35 international caps at youth level captaining the Under 20s in last years World Youth Championships in Dubai.

Chopra is set to sign for the Reds initially for one month with a view to a season long deal.
Michael Chopra (Newcastle) Information
Date of birth23 December 1983Height5.9
Place of birthNewcastleWeight9.6
NationalityPositionForward
NicknameSquad No.28

Recent Career History By Club (1999 onwards)
TeamDebutApps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
Newcastle01/05/20040 (2)000
Nottm Forest07/02/20043 (2)000
Newcastle11/05/20031 (4)000
Watford29/03/20035 (1)500
Newcastle06/11/20020 (3)000
Recent Career History By Season (1999 onwards)
SeasonFirst App.Apps (+ sub)GoalsYellowsReds
2003/200423/08/20034 (7)000
2002/200306/11/20025 (5)500
Appearances 9 (+ 12 as sub); Goals 5; Yellow cards 0; Red cards 0