It would be interesting to know......

Article from BBC Sport

Newcastle boss Alan Pardew believes Gael Clichy's move from Arsenal to Manchester City could impact on the future of left-back Jose Enrique.

Enrique is yet to agree an extension to his deal at St James' Park, which has a year to run, and Pardew admits Clichy's move could spark new interest.

"I don't think it helps the situation," Pardew told BBC Newcastle.

"There'll be a lot of speculation about who will replace Clichy and the knock on effect. It's not helped our cause."

Pardew added: "There was a big part of me thinking he would not return for the first day of training but it looks like he is going to take part and that's good news."

The former Spain Under-21 international was linked with a switch away from St James' Park for much of last season, with Liverpool one of the reported suitors for his services.

However Pardew has consistently outlined his desire to retain the full-back at the club, despite the player's ambitions.

Continue reading the main story As he's got a year to run on his contract and has a desire to play Champions League football, at his age it means it'll be difficult to keep Jose

Alan Pardew, Newcastle United manager
"No one is more keen for him to stay than myself. He was a terrific player for us last year and terrific for the club," Pardew said.

"We're trying to persuade him to stay, but as he's got a year to run on his contract and has a desire to play Champions League football, at his age it means it'll be difficult to keep him.

"It's one of those where we have to keep watching and hope it falls our way.

"It would be foolish not to have a back-up plan, which we have, and that will kick into operation if Jose does leave."



It would be interesting to know, who or what is the back up plan is.....

Taylor maybe, or Bridge? Or someone completely different..... if Enrique goes do you have any preferences??

 

jose to arse , warnock at a push to us and bridge can go to the **** down the road

 

Bridge is on something like £90,000 p/w by the way. Just thought everyone should know


I would hope that it's a new first choice left back and Taylor as cover

 

Better not be Bridge!
Basically that article was made from picking some of Pards comments he made on his radio interview with BBC Newcastle last night.

 

Ahh right, i just took it off the BBC Sport website.
Im certainly hoping it's not Bridge, What about Riise? I know he's old but he has a hell of a left foot and throw.

 

There's no way we would pay Bridge £90k p/w

 

we might aswell put a line through every player on high wages and over 25