Ridiculous, he's the one who has failed NUFC you will be
thinking. And you are right. He has failed the Toon. However I believe
NUFC have also failed Kieron Dyer and will continue to fail yet more
promising young players with the world at their feet and ultimately
fail as a football club unless we foster higher standards, get tougher
and start demanding more.
Toon Youngster Suffers Knee Ligament Damage
Toon youngster Matty Pattison, who made his United debut
two weeks ago, coming on as a sub in the 2-1 friendly defeat against
Celtic, has damaged his knee ligaments in training and could be out
for up to 3 months.
Reserve team coach Tommy Craig had this to say:
"Matty has injured his knee - he twisted it in training. We're
having it looked at now."
Meanwhile United's reserves kick-off their Premiership Reserve League
campaign tonight against Manchester City in a 7pm start.
Reserve squad: Smith, Bartlett, Gate, Cave, Ramage,
Taylor, Farman, Edgar, Baxter, Brittain, Smylie, Howe, Webster, Bates,
Chopra, Guy.
Milner Stars For England Under 21's
James Milner started for Peter Taylor's new look England
Under 21's last night at the Riverside Stadium as England beat the
Ukraine 3-1. Milner lined up in the centre of the park and was substituted
for Darren Bent on 59 minutes. This is what the BBC said about his
performance:
James Milner took up some clever positions and moved the ball
well from midfield to attack. Indeed, it was Milner who had England's
first good chance on goal when he picked up Nicky Hunt's defence-splitting
pass before turning and rifling a shot just over the crossbar.
Meanwhile Milner had this to say regarding playing on the flanks for
Newcastle:
"I really enjoyed myself. I can play on the left as well but I would
play anywhere as long as I am in the team. It doesn't bother me.
"At my age, getting experience in The Premiership is all that matters.
"I have to use that experience to try and become a better player."
On the prospect of making his home debut against Spurs on Saturday:
"It is going to be a very special day when I get the chance to play
in front of our home fans.
"I have been waiting for that moment for a long time. I have played
at St James' Park before and it is an incredible stadium with loud,
passionate fans, but I have always been there as an opposition player.
"This will be different with the crowd right behind me." |
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