Boumsong's Message To Rangers Fans: I'm Sorry

By Matthew Jones
January 2 2005

Jean Alain Boumsong apologises to Rangers fans, after signing for Newcastle United.

JEAN ALAIN BOUMSONG: "I would like to apologise to the public at Ibrox for leaving so soon.

"I have been told Newcastle are going to play there next summer and I am hoping there will not be too much anger directed at me.

"I am now a Newcastle player and my next match will be against Yeading in the FA Cup on Sunday. It does not have the same ring about it as Rangers against Celtic but it is a massive match as far as I am concerned.

"It is a real joy for me to play for another big club like Newcastle and that's why I have signed such a long contract. But I won't be happy until I get out there on the pitch.

"I want to train with my new team mates as soon as possible and get to know them. I was at St James' Park today for the first time since Rangers were there in a pre-season tournament when I played against Alan Shearer.

"I am proud I will now be in the same team as Shearer."