Leon Cort: Happy where he is

By Matthew Jones
April 17 2003

Defender Leon Cort admitted in the Southend Evening Echo today that he had heard nothing from Newcastle regarding a potential move. Magpies boss Bobby Robson is rumoured to be targeting the talented stopper, but Cort says he is happy at Roots Hall and wants to stay for next season.

Cort happy to be a Shrimper

This story is straight off the Southend Rivals site (Southend.rivals.net).
Defender Leon Cort admitted in the Southend Evening Echo today that he had heard nothing from Newcastle regarding a potential move. Magpies boss Bobby Robson is rumoured to be targeting the talented stopper, but Cort says he is happy at Roots Hall and wants to stay for next season.
Cort joined the Seasiders from Millwall in July 2001, and has impressed everyone at the club during his 99 matches for the Essex club.
It was unsurprising then, that the national press linked him with a £200,000 move to Premiership giants Newcastle, where his brother Carl currently plays.
However, Cort and manager Stewart Robson deny any knowledge of an approach, and a two year deal has been offered by the Shrimpers, although Cort suggested he may only take a one year contract.

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