Motherwell watch Jamie McClen

By Matthew Jones
May 31 2003

Scottish Motherwell are eying up a move for Newcastle United's Jamie McClen, who, after the recent signing of Lee Bowyer has admitted that his future may be on hold at St James' Park.

Motherwell are looking to sign Newcastle United's Jamie McClen to improve their new Scottish League campaign.

McClen signed a new contract last summer, but admits that signing of Lee Bowyer may have put his future on hold.

24-year old Jamie McClen said: "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.

"On the other hand, though, I'm at the club I supported as a lad and whenever I do leave St James's, I know I'll have mixed emotions.

"Whether a club comes in for me this summer, and whether the gaffer will accept an offer, I really don't know. But I look at my old mate Lloyder (David Beharall) at Oldham and I have to admit to missing the excitement of first-team football.

"I'll have to think about the new season and also to make preparations for next year. I've struggled to make an impact in the first team and had one or two injuries that have been difficult to shake off.

"It was around this time last year that I signed my contract with Newcastle, and the season didn't pan out how I'd have liked it to. The frustrating thing is that I may have got a few more chances to play, but when these opportunities came around I was injured."

Motherwell will not be able to afford to take McClen on with a permanent contract, and I doubt Sir Bobby will let him go on loan.

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