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Newcastle United switch travel plans as Storm Eunice causes chaos ahead of West Ham fixture

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Newcastle United were forced to travel to London by bus after their flight was cancelled today.

With Storm Eunice causing havoc in the UK the Magpies' chartered plane did not get off the ground and they were forced to revert to contingency plans.

After fans were told not to travel today via LNER trains, the team have also had to make alternative arrangements.

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Howe had said this morning: "We are planning to fly down to London this afternoon.

"We will wait to see if there is any change to our flight and we are prepared to travel by coach if need be."

The team now face a six-hour bus journey ahead of their lunchtime kick off against West Ham.

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