O'Brien Doesn't Want To Replace Hughes

By Matthew Jones
March 28 2004

Despite proving himself one of Sir Bobby Robson's most dependable players in recent months and establishing himself as first-choice partner to Jonathan Woodgate, 24-year-old Yorkshireman Andy O'Brien, insists that he is not trying to replace Aaron Hughes.

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O'BRIEN REASSURES HUGHES

Andy O'Brien has assured Hughes that he has no intention whatsoever of attempting to replace him from the Magpies' starting XI.
He has played the last couple of times as an emergency right-back with Hughes suffering from a damaged a calf (picked up during the 3-1 victory over Charlton last Saturday).
The Republic of Ireland international will be happy when Hughes is available for selection again.
"It's not a position I want to get used to, to be honest," he said.
"It's something that I don't really want to get used to, but I'm happy to play there if injuries or tactics dictate that."
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