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New offer upsets Taylor

07 Sep 2007 - 14:17:34

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Newcastle United defender Steven Taylor is unhappy with the club's offer to him of a new five-year contract at St James' Park.

The 21-year-old still has two years to run on his current deal, but thinks he should be handed a more lucrative contract after becoming a first-team regular in the last 12 months.

Taylor's father Alf, who is currently representing the player, said: "I only hope that they're not trying to force Steven out.

"He loves Newcastle United and it's the only club he wants to play for, but he's most disappointed at what they're offering him.

"Fans seeing the likes of Albert Luque and Jean-Alain Boumsong coming into the club with massive wages must think Steven is also on big bucks, but that's not the case.

"He isn't playing for Newcastle for the money, but because he loves football and the club.

"But having said that, it is a short career and the financial aspect is still important. Fortunately, while he is disappointed, Steven has never - nor ever will - let it affect his performance on the field.

"He's a local lad who only wants to play for his local team. But perhaps that is why his contract offer is not in the same category as those players who are coming in from all over the place.

"Yet I do not see this being a problem at Liverpool with Steven Gerrard and Jamie Carragher."