Emre - Will He Stay Or Go?

Last Updated : 12-Oct-2007 by

Emre was linked with a move away from Newcastle but insisted that he never wanted to leave.

The report claimed he wanted to return to Galatasaray, who would love to have him, but later he said he was mis-quoted.

Allardyce: "We need to get him fit, and get him stronger and quicker.

"We need to get his aerobic capacity to a higher level than ever before, and that will allow this guy to produce the skill that he's got.

"The more stamina he has, the more skill he shows.

"He'll get on the ball more and more to show the skills that's he's got.

"Emre's knuckled down exceptionally well over the last two or three weeks.

"He had a really good game for the reserves, and came off the bench (against Everton) and made a huge contribution, so that's him now pushing for a first-team place."