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Embarrassed Victor hits back

05 Feb 2009 - 10:52:22

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Everton striker Victor Anichebe has revealed his embarrassment at reports which suggested he was involved in an angry training ground bust-up with manager David Moyes.

The 24-year-old was left out of the squad that defeated Liverpool 1-0 in Wednesday's FA Cup fourth round replay at Goodison Park.

But Anichebe has accused the media of embellishing the incident which occurred on Tuesday.

"I don't want to speak about anything that goes on at the training ground, but I will say that I was not verbally abusive to the manager," he told the club's official website.

"The report that was in a newspaper was not right. I didn't row with (assistant manager) Steve Round and wasn't escorted from Finch Farm by members of the medical staff.

"I have got great respect for the manager, the coaches, all my team-mates and the supporters and I am embarrassed by the report this morning.

"I'm an Everton player and am proud to be. I want to put this behind me and move on again.

"I want to fight for a place in the team and I want to repay the manager for the faith he has shown in me in the past."