Press article:
Nobby glad to face battle for his place - 30/07/2003
Nobby Solano is relishing the prospect of a midfield battle at St
James's Park this season.
The Newcastle United winger has been almost an automatic choice since
he came to Tyneside as Kenny Dalglish's final signing in a move from
Boca Juniors five years ago.
Now the arrival of both Lee Bowyer and Darren Ambrose means that
competition down the right-hand side in the United team is really
hotting up.
Solano said today: "If there is competition for places this season
then that does not frighten me, as it is normal at a big football
club.
"It's the same at Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool and Chelsea,
so why should it be any different with Newcastle United?
"I don't expect any special treatment but all I can do is to go out
and do my best every time the manager gives me my chance."
Meanwhile, Solano, who has taken crucial penalties for both United and
Peru in the past, took the time to show his sympathy with Jermaine
Jenas, whose blunder on Sunday saw the Asia Cup handed to Chelsea.
The South American winger admitted: "I really felt sorry for JJ. It's
not easy taking a penalty and it doesn't matter whether it is a big
game or a pre-season friendly - you still feel the pressure. I don't
know what JJ was trying to do but all he can do is learn from it."
Newcastle Evening Chronicle
What is your opinion about this article? Start a new topic at our forum!
|
|