What Was Said To Emre?

Last updated : 07 December 2006 By Footy Mad - Editor

Newcastle midfielder Emre scored a stunning winner against Reading, and the Turk says he delivered a personal response to the criticism and comments made from the visitors' bench during the first-half.

Roeder: "I was unhappy with some of the coaching staff of Reading before half-time, when they made comments to Emre which upset him.

"He was particularly irate at half-time as he came off, and it was only justice that it was Emre who sent Reading packing with no points.

"I could not repeat what was said, but it was not very nice. There were comments directed at Emre before half-time which were not necessary.

"Emre had every right to be upset. Thankfully, half-time came and we could calm him down and he went out and played his part in what turned out to be a terrific victory against a team which had just won its last four games and certainly do not lose leads very often.

"It was really fitting that Emre scored a goal which was not just a tap-in, it was a special goal."