Keegan praises Butt displays
29 Mar 2008 - 10:10:43
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- Keegan praises Butt displays
Newcastle United boss Kevin Keegan has praised midfielder Nicky Butt for his recent performances in the struggling Magpies side.
The 33-year-old former Manchester United star has been one of few impressive performers for Keegan's team in recent weeks, as the Magpies continue their fight to move clear of relegation danger.
Keegan said: "He has been vitally important and is the one player who stitches it all together. He just gets on with it.
"Michael Owen captains the side, but I see him as another captain out there.
"He has got great experience. Nothing fazes him and he is not scared to say what he thinks if something is not quite right.
"He is not in for his goalscoring, but he is one of those guys who does sometimes get into shooting positions.
"But he is more the link, he is the one who links the defence and the attack."