Steven Taylor continues to press for a Newcastle return when the Magpies host Reading on Saturday after once again training with the squad on Friday.

The defender hasn't played since suffering a hamstring injury at Southampton almost two months ago but he could be involved against the Royals after another successful session at the club's Benton training ground.

On another cold day on North Tyneside, there were a few flakes of snow and an array of gloves, hats and snoods.

But the big freeze failed to stop hardened Club Photographer and true Geordie Ian Horrocks from bringing nufc.co.uk this exclusive gallery.