Kevin Keegan does not seem to have the pulling power he had during his earlier reign at Newcastle, as another 'target' snubs Newcastle.
Sidwell 'No Disrespect' But We Miss Out Again!
By Nu Mad
Updated Saturday, 12th July 2008
At first we thought the Toon boss didn't have the funds available, but obviously that is not the case.
Bids have been confirmed for several players, with Peter Crouch not (at first) declaring where he was heading but went public on one club: "I will not be joining Newcastle!"
Steve Sidwell has revealed his decision to quit Chelsea for Aston Villa was "a no-brainer" despite interest from Newcastle and "a number of clubs".
Bids have been confirmed for several players, with Peter Crouch not (at first) declaring where he was heading but went public on one club: "I will not be joining Newcastle!"
Steve Sidwell has revealed his decision to quit Chelsea for Aston Villa was "a no-brainer" despite interest from Newcastle and "a number of clubs".
The 25-year-old completed his £5million move after signing a three-year deal.
Sidwell told the club's official website: "No disrespect to the other clubs - I'm not naming them but there was a lot of interest - but even before contact was made with Aston Villa, this was the club I wanted to join.
"As soon as I sat down with the manager and he outlined his ambition and where he wants to take the club, for me it was a no-brainer. Martin O'Neill really does sell his vision for this club. He's a great man with great enthusiasm."
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