Viduka - The Dean Windass Of Geordieland?

Last updated : 18 December 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor
Dean Windass? Old, fat, and only rolled out as substitute once in a blue moon?

You could be onto something there!

Joe Kinnear is eager to tie-up deals for Michael Owen, Nicky Butt, Shola Ameobi and Steve Harper, but he won't be drawn on Viduka.

Kinnear: "The word round the club when I first arrived was that he was retiring and going back to Australia at the end of the season."

However, Viduka has stressed the need for Newcastle to retain their best players.

Viduka: "You want the best players in every position, including forwards.

"That's what makes it a good team, quality players, and you want them in every position.
"If you have that it is good for everyone, as it makes you fight harder to get into the team."