Source: Daily_Mail
Newcastle United reserve keeper Tim Krul out to rule the roost in absence of injured Steve Harper
Newcastle United reserve goalkeeper Tim Krul has vowed to take full advantage of his chance in the first-team following injury to Steve Harper.[LNB]Harper has been ruled out for month after damaging shoulder ligaments in the 1-0 win at Everton, handing the Dutch Under 21 international his chance. [LNB]It's a dream: Krul can stake a claim for Newcastle's No 1 jersey [LNB]United can't recall Fraser Forster due to the terms of his loan move to Celtic and have made an emergency loan bid for Manchester City's Shay Given.[LNB]But Krul will line up for the Magpies against Chelsea in the Carling Cup third round and is hoping to make a name for himself.[LNB]He said: 'It's just a crazy, unbelievable game isn't it? On Thursday I was playing in the reserves and then on Saturday in the Premier League for my debut.[LNB]'It's been a dream come true to play in the Premier League and something I have dreamed of all my life.[LNB]'It's what I've been training for, for many years, and it's great it's come true.'[LNB]However, Krul was also deeply concerned for his close pal and senior team-mate Harper.[LNB]'It would have been nice to do it in happier circumstances,' he told the Chronicle. 'I felt for Harps straight away. I saw he landed on his shoulder and knew it was bad.[LNB]'It was a bad tackle. Luckily nothing has broke but it's still the ligaments so it's not good. You want to get the chance but in happier circumstances. But I have to take the chance now and be there for the team.[LNB] European adventure: Krul featured in the Uefa Cup clash with Palermo[LNB]'It was important to play well and get three points, and we didn't expect that before the game.'[LNB][LNB] Explore more:People:Shay GivenPlaces:Newcastle
