Karelse Leaving Newcastle & Doesn't Regret It!
By Matthew Jones
May 18 2003
Keeper Karelse Leaving Newcastle
By Matthew Jones
34 year-old Dutch goalkeeper, John Karelse has confirmed that he is on his way. His contract at Newcastle has ran out and he is seeking a return to Holland.
He said, "I've really enjoyed my time here although I've only played a couple of games.
"It's a very big club and to have been part of it for four years makes me very proud. When I came here I'd played 500 games in Holland and expected to play more games but Shay Given and Steve Harper are both excellent goalkeepers.
"It's a massive club and I have no regrets about anything here. I don't regret anything, though from a sporting point of view it didn't go the way I wanted.
"The squad of players here is very close and there has not been one day when I've not wanted to go to training. I always love going to training."