Joe Kinnear marked the extension of his contract as interim Newcastle manager with a 0-0 draw at Middlesbrough in the Tees-Tyne derby.
It was announced on Friday that Kinnear, who succeeded Kevin Keegan in September, will remain as temporary Magpies boss until the end of the season following owner Mike Ashley's decision to put attempts to sell the club on hold.
And Kinnear - who guided his side to a stalemate at Chelsea last weekend - saw his men secure another excellent away point in his first game since agreeing a new six-month deal.
Newcastle striker Obafemi Martins had the best chance of a feisty first half as the Nigeria international turned inside the 18-yard area to slice a shot against the crossbar with Boro goalkeeper Ross Turnbull beaten.
Boro then enjoyed the better of the second half, with under-fire Brazilian striker Afonso Alves producing an improved performance, but Gareth Southgate's outfit were guilty of wasting a host of chances in front of goal.
Newcastle introduced former Middlesbrough star Mark Viduka for his first taste of action since recovering from injury in place of a disgruntled Martins, but neither team displayed a clinical instinct at The Riverside.
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