Patrick Kluivert On His Toon Future
Patrick Kluivert quotes from his Icons website:
"There
have been reports in the press that I'm leaving Newcastle and that
I've said I'm going to Spain in the summer. I want to make it clear
that I never said that. It was reported in one paper and then everyone
else picked up on it, but it isn't true. As I've said before -
I want to continue my stay in Newcastle, but my future will be decided
after the season ends.
"So that means the game against Chelsea on Sunday could be my final
match for Newcastle. But I hope it won't be as I feel I have a lot
more to show the fans. It's true that my season has been a little
bit disappointing. I've had a few little injuries, and I've struggled
to get into a rhythm.
"The same has applied to Nicky Butt, and I feel as a result neither
of us have played as well as we might have done. I'm disappointed
I haven't played more games. When you are in and out of the side all
the time, it's very hard to find your best form - but I hope that
next season I will have a better season in the Premiership.
"There's no getting away from the fact it's been a poor year for Newcastle
in the Premiership. It's up to the club how they will change things
to have a good season next year, but I strongly believe that a club
with the stature of Newcastle must do better next year.
"If you look at the record in recent years, we have underachieved
in the league. But in terms of the FA Cup, and to a lesser extent
the UEFA Cup, we did well, even if we didn't get the trophy that everyone
wanted.
"Even though Chelsea are the champions and we can't win anything,
of course we will be giving our all on Sunday. We will be playing
for our own professional pride and for the fans too. They pay their
money every week and support the club with incredible passion, and
we will look to get a victory for them. They would love us to beat
Chelsea, and beating Chelsea, who have played so well this season,
would be a great achievement for us, and attract a lot of attention."
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