Bergkamp was introduced at the start but even his invention was tempered by midfield pairing Gary Speed and Robert Lee, who remained dogged and determined throughout the match.

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The Anthony-D'Antoni pairing may have been doomed from the start.

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When the device is turned on, a blue light on the front will start flashing once you've managed to figure out the whole pairing thing.

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Naturally, NFC handles pairing and powering the devices on for seamless tap-to-start playback.

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Now, he is trying to implement a more organized process, pairing new staffers with "peer coaches" available to answer questions before their official start date.

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Meanwhile suspension to the Magpies' regular centre-back pairing of Mike Williamson and Fabriccio Coloccini has opened the door to a first Premier League start in Newcastle colours for former Arsenal defender Sol Campbell, plus a first outing of the season for Steven Taylor.

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