Source: FOOTYMAD
Smith Tells Leeds 'No'
Alan Smith will not accept a wage cut as part of a deal to take him back to Leeds United next season. The Newcastle United midfielder flies home from a holiday in America soon, but he says he wants to honour the final year of his contract on Tyneside. Newcastle have told Smith that he is free to leave St James’ Park, 12 months before the end of a deal which expires in June 2012, and Leeds are one of several clubs competing for his signature this summer. Smith’s existing contract is believed to be worth in the region of £55,000 a week, however, and the 30-year-old is not prepared to forego the financial commitment made to him by Newcastle. However - Newcastle say they would consider paying a sizeable portion of Smith’s wages to facilitate a transfer, a move which would assist Leeds’ attempts to close a deal. But Smith says he wants to remain at Newcastle for the final year of his deal and fight for a first-team place under manager Alan Pardew. NEWCASTLE UTD FIXTURES:- Saturday 13th August 2011 Newcastle United v Arsenal 15:00 Saturday 20th August 2011 Sunderland v Newcastle United 15:00 Saturday 27th August 2011 Newcastle United v Fulham 15:00 Saturday 10th September 2011 Queens Park Rangers v Newcastle United 15:00 Saturday 17th September 2011 Aston Villa v Newcastle United 15:00 Saturday 24th September 2011 Newcastle United v Blackburn Rovers 15:00 Saturday 01st October 2011 Wolverhampton Wanderers v Newcastle United 15:00 Offer To Toon Fans Continues Due to the amazing response from NU-Mad readers ... we have decided to continue our offer for you to buy "Magpies In Europe" for the amazing price of £5.99. The offer will end July 1st. A 'THANK YOU' TO FOOTYMAD READERS ... 'MAGPIES IN EUROPE' FOR £5.99 (inc post) 2010/11 has been NewcastleUtd-Mad's greatest season for page 'hits', and as a thank you to all readers we are giving you the chance (FOR TWO WEEKS ONLY) to purchase "MAGPIES IN EUROPE" for £5.99 (and that includes the postage). *Normal price is £9.99 OFFER ENDS JULY 1st 2011 Although "Magpies In Europe" will not be launched OFFICIALLY until next season ... if you want a copy it is available NOW from this website ... and ONLY from this website! FOREWORD BY FAIRS CUP HERO JOHN McNAMEE Sports Journalist Richie Everson: "At last a book that the fabulous Newcastle United fans can relate to. It's informative, all the facts and figures are there, plus the 120 match reports from all the fixtures ... but it is the articles by the supporters that amazed me. "I went to many of those games, and this is the only book I can honestly say 'hits the nail on the head'! "Yes we know the results and the scorers, but some of the facts in this book had me so wrapped up in it I couldn't put it down. "Was Benny Arentoft cup-tied when he played in the final? Big Wyn and his battle with John McGrath; McFaul scoring a penalty when the crowd had gone home; the trouble in Palermo; it is all amazing stuff. "I would honestly give this book 10 out of 10." MAGPIES IN EUROPE From Antwerp to Zurich Please include your address in a letter and send a cheque (or postal order) for £5.99 payable to Mr K Fletcher, to: 'MAGPIES IN EUROPE', K Fletcher, 5 Dunelm, Sacriston, Co Durham DH7 6NU. Or contact: Kevnumad@fsmail.net
