Griffin Ready to Fight

By Matthew Jones
August 17 2003

Andy Griffin has vowed to fight for his right-back spot this season, as Newcastle United take on Leeds United at Elland Road today. He played in Belgrade, and is hoping to play again today.

24-year-old Newcastle United defender Andy Griffin has vowed to fight for his right-back spot as the Magpies' new Premiership season gets underway at Leeds today.

Griffin played in Belgrade on Wednesday night and is hoping to stay in the squad at Elland Road.

Griffin said: "I think I have matured as a player. Time certainly flies. It has been a hard five years, being in and out of the team with injuries and what have you.

"I had to wait until last season to establish myself, I wouldn't really say in the starting 11, but I had a lot of games, thoroughly enjoyed it and I am just hungry for more."

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