Nolan ruled out of Toon run-in
Nolan is expected to be fit for the start of the new campaign. The Magpies confirmed the news in a brief statement which said: "Kevin Nolan will undergo a minor operation on his right ankle later today which will see him miss United's last two games of the season. "The skipper has been troubled by an ankle problem throughout the season, but the operation is going ahead now in order to allow him time to regain full fitness prior to the start of United's pre-season programme in July."