Jamie McClen set to Make Magpies Exit

By Matthew Jones
May 27 2003

Jamie McClen is looking for a move away from St James' Park after the recent signing of former Leeds United and West Ham United midfielder, Lee Bowyer. There are 10 players ahead of McClen fighting for a place in Sir Bobby's midfield.

Jamie McClen has admitted that his future probably lies away from Newcastle United and St James' Park following the recent signing of Lee Bowyer and Darren Ambrose.

Following the signing of former Leeds United and West Ham midfielder Lee Bowyer, this means that there are 10 players ahead of McClen in the queue for a midfield place in Sir Bobby Robson's squad (According to TEAMTALK that is - I have not counted!)

Having made just one first-team appearance as a substitute last season, the 24-year-old would like to further his future away from Tyneside. The Geordie signed a new contract with the Magpies only last summer, but has his eyes set on a summer transfer.

"I have my ups and downs and at times it's difficult to keep motivating yourself when all you can see is reserve team football," said McClen.

"Whether a club will come in for me this summer and whether the gaffer will accept the offer, I don't know.

"But I look at my old mate David Beharall at Oldham and I have to admit to missing the excitement of first-team football."