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發表於 2007-7-4 01:10:36
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Big Sam on the defensive
Sam Allardyce has confirmed that he is searching for a new left-back, even if the Newcastle boss insists Celestine Babayaro still has a future in the North East.
Allardyce has undertaken an ambitious rebuilding process after taking charge at St James' Park and his major priority is rebuilding a defence that has failed to inspire confidence over a number of seasons.
Titus Bramble, Olivier Bernard, Craig Moore and Oguchi Onyewu have all departed Tyneside, whilst Allardyce has signed Czech Republic central defender David Rozehnal and Chelsea's Geremi who can perform at right-back.
Despite flying out with his squad for a pre-season training camp in Austria on Tuesday, the former Bolton boss is determined to continue reshaping his backline and has targeted a new left-back.
"We will continue to move forward in the defensive areas," Allardyce told the Newcastle Evening Chronicle.
"David Rozehnal is a big signing, but we have got few defenders at the club because I let go one or two who were out of contract.
"That has left a big hole in that area and we have got to fill it with the best quality players we can find."
Reports have linked The Magpies with both Wayne Bridge of Chelsea and Wigan's Leighton Baines, but Allardyce insists that he has not ruled out the possibility of Nigerian international Babayaro staying in the North East.
"The left-back spot will be one of those positions we will fill," Allardyce continued. "Obviously, Babayaro is still with us.
"He did not figure that much last year, but I will be interested to see such a fine player and whether we can help him in any way to make him fitter, stronger and better so he can play and compete for Newcastle United in the last year of his contract."
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