We currently have Quinn and Bassedas (and no doubt Barton will join them soon)affirming they they intend staying on to fight for their places, despite reports of bids for both. The consensus on this BBS seems to be that we are also happy to see Lee go. None of the above would give cause for concern if they left tomorrow. What is the board doing to give them a gentle push (Lee notwithstanding)? I for one would be pleased to see the back of all of them if we could use the savings in wages for a very good CB/CH. Or is the sun just a different colour on my planet?

-- Anonymous, October 18, 2001

Answers

A Polite question

-- Anonymous, October 18, 2001

BARTON: I'LL EARN MY STRIPES

Newcastle defender Warren Barton has insisted he will not be handing in a transfer request and will stay to fight for his place on Tyneside. See, I'm psychic.

-- Anonymous, October 18, 2001

He's quoted in on eof today's papers as saying "it seems some people are trying to get rid of me"

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Not hard enough, Min

-- Anonymous, October 18, 2001

Barton won't put in transfer request cos he know's they'll take his hand off in the rush to accept it.

-- Anonymous, October 18, 2001