Smog City Or Toon? How Long To Decide?

Last updated : 10 July 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
Otherwise the paint strips off the car and the acid rain melts the windscreen wipers.

Given the choice of life in Newcastle (the culture capital of the north-east) or Middlesbrough (with the highest cancer rate in Western Europe) ... where would YOU choose?

Well, Didier Digard has revealed he turned down an offer from Newcastle to sign with Middlesbrough.

And we wish the former PSG midfielder the best of health and happiness ... and we have already sent him a gas mask.
 
Digard told Boro's website: "I am very pleased to be joining Middlesbrough because it is a project that is totally different to Paris St Germain.

"I know you are trying to build something here.

"Gareth Southgate was a big influence on my decision to come to Middlesbrough. I had the opportunity to go to other clubs - including Monaco, Newcastle United and Portsmouth - but I was very impressed by Gareth.

"I know he has a great relationship with the players and it was clear he knew exactly what he wanted to do with the club. He convinced me this was the club for me."