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NEWCASTLE fans are celebrating the news that both Mark Lemon and Kenni Larsen are on their way back to the club for next season.Lemon was voted rider of the year after a brief spell with the Diamonds which saw them rocket up the Premier League table from 12th to third.Boss George English said: "If these lads can start next season as they ended this, then surely we'll be challenging for silverware."

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BIRMINGHAM have announced the signing of Australian showman Steve Johnston for the 2010 Premier League season.And Johnston will be joined by fellow countryman Jason Lyons who has agreed to return to Perry Barr for a fourth successive campaign.Said boss Graham Drury: "Wherever Johno goes he's a popular character. The Birmingham fans will love him and this is a perfect start to our team building."