Didier Domi Speaks Ahead of Leeds Clash

By Matthew Jones
August 15 2003

25-year-old French left wing-back Didier Domi claims he has nothing to prove to Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson. Following his sharp exit from St James' Park, Domi is currently on loan at Leeds and will face Newcastle on Sunday.

Domi said: "I want to make things clear about Newcastle because I've been a little bit crazy about this.

"I've no problems with Bobby Robson. I enjoyed working with him. I've also no problems with the fans. I don't have a problem with anyone at Newcastle.

"Everybody knows I like the club and I had a good time there, it's just that one day something appeared in the papers and I didn't like it.

"I left in a hurry, a crazy thing, and it was only when I went back to France that I realised what I was missing.

"I missed the fans, the atmosphere in the stadium and the lifestyle and that's why I've wanted to come back to England.

"This is the place to play football and if things go well then I will stay here. I don't think I will go back to France.

"So I've nothing against Bobby Robson and I've nothing to prove to him. I will be happy to meet him again and I will shake hands with him before the game."

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