Griffin Eyes the Premiership title

By Matthew Jones
July 24 2003

Will Newcastle United win he Premiership this season? Andy Griffin, who is currently with a 22-man squad in Malaysia to compete in the Asia Cup has his say...

Newcastle United's Andy Griffin has his eyes set Newcastle glory this season, with his sights firmly on the Premiership title.

Griffin is currently in Malaysia with a 22-man squad to take part in the Asia Cup, which tomorrow will see United taking on Birmingham City and Lee Bowyer making his debut.

The Magpies' defender believes that Newcastle United can push favourites Manchester United and Arsenal even harder in the Premiership, having finished third last season.

The former U21 International said: "I think the title's realistic. What we've got to do now is show our ambition is to win the Premiership title. Certain teams will aim to stay in the Premiership each season but that's not good enough for Newcastle United.

"This club has its sights set higher and it would be fantastic to give the fans a trophy, as they really do deserve it for their support.

"We've now finished in the top six for two seasons running and that shows we've come a long way in a short space of time under the manager. We were facing a relegation battle when he arrived. We've got a little bit further to go but you never know in football. Man United, Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool will all be strong again but we've got a chance."

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