Toon Players 'Sick To The Back Teeth' Of Ashley!

Last updated : 16 September 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
The Mirror: I received a text from a player on Saturday night which summed up their frustrations and anger.

It said: "The players did not speak after the game because how can we?
"We are not allowed to be honest and say what we want.

"It's time for the people upstairs to speak up for themselves rather than reel us out to do it for them.

"It's a shambles."

This text was not from Shay Given, but the Republic of Ireland international is the senior and most respected player at St James's Park, and the talk from inside the dressing room is that he was the most upset after Saturday's events.