Source: Daily_Mail
Nile Ranger will apologise to Alan Pardew after posing with gun
Share[LNB]Newcastle striker Nile Ranger will be forced to make a grovelling apology to manager Alan Pardew after he was pictured posing with a replica gun. [LNB]The 20-year-old says he regrets brandishing the firearm in a gangster pose in a photograph taken by his girlfriend at his home.[LNB] Loony Toon: The picture, which shows the London-born forward wearing a hooded top holding the silver handgun in front of his face, was taken at his home by his girlfriend[LNB] Ranger has already been spoken to about the incident and he is set to have further meetings with Pardew about his behaviour. [LNB]A Newcastle spokeswoman said: 'The club have spoken to Nile and can confirm that the item shown in the photograph is a replica firearm, which it is not an offence to own. [LNB]'Nile regrets posing for the photograph. 'The club will be speaking with the player this week about the importance of being a positive role model to young fans.' [LNB] Outrage: Nile Ranger has provoked an angry reaction after posing with a gun[LNB]London-born Ranger has been in trouble before. He was given an 11-week sentence in a young offenders' institution at the age of 15, having been found guilty of taking part inan armed street robbery.He was later released by Southampton for further bad behaviour. [LNB]The former England Under 19 international was given a fresh opportunity at Newcastle in 2008 and earlier this season, before the arrival of Pardew, he signed a five-yeardeal. [LNB]Ranger has made 24 Barclays Premier League appearances for Newcastle without scoring a goal. [LNB] Newcastle star Ranger sparks fury after posing as a 'gangster' with a gunChelsea 2 Newcastle 2: Carlo heads for the exit as Blues fall to a new lowFormer Newcastle winger Solano completes move to HartlepoolNewcastle United FC news, features and opinion [LNB] Explore more:Places: Newcastle, London
