By Matthew Jones
October 29 2003

Tonight will be LuaLua's first full appearance for for The Magpies' since he lined up against the Baggies in the Premiership on the final day of last season, but he insists he still sees his long-term future at Newcastle and aims to prove it. Lomana Lualua insists he still sees his long-term future at Newcastle and aims to prove it by making the most of a rare start on Wednesday night in the Carling Cup. Lualua is expected to line up alongside United skipper Alan Shearer against West Brom at St James' Park.

It will be LuaLua's first full appearance for for The Magpies' since he lined up against the Baggies in the Premiership on the final day of last season.

LuaLua said: "I've waited a long time for this break. It's so difficult to make a good impression when you only play the odd game but the match against West Brom could be the start of something for me.

"The Carling Cup is a huge competition for this club and we're all aware of how long it has been since Newcastle have won a trophy.

"If you're a United player it's your duty to learn the club's history and I know how much it would mean to the supporters here if we could reward them with a cup.

"That's what the season is all about for us. We want to win some silverware because our supporters have waited so long for success.

"Personally speaking, they have always been good to me and I want to give something back.

"I want to be a winner for the fans of Newcastle United and I believe I can be around for a long time yet."

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