Kevin Keegan - 'Respect!'

Last updated : 20 May 2008 By Footy Mad - Editor

Queens Park Rangers' Peter Ramage from the Premier League's Newcastle United - has been speaking on his switch to the capital from the North East and life in the Championship with Rangers.

Ramage: "It was probably the hardest decision I've ever had to make. I wasn't going to get guaranteed football at Newcastle which was tough to take but in the same breath I understand that.

"[Kevin Keegan] never took the offer of a contract off the table, he said until I sign somewhere else the offer was there. If worst came to worst, I always had Newcastle to fall back on, which I really appreciate.

"I can't thank him enough, he is a legend up in these parts and all I've ever wanted to do was to play for Kevin Keegan when I was growing up. It was a bit emotional on Sunday, leaving and saying goodbye to everyone.

"The decision to move down there was a difficult one because all I've ever known is the streets of Tyneside. It's a big old world down there but it's something I'm looking forward to. It's a fresh start, a fresh environment and hopefully I can settle down quite quickly."