Oli B Contract Calamity

Last updated : 10 July 2004 By Nicky Bremner
Newcastle had reportedly offered Bernard a contract, but according to him, that is not the case.

"I'm quite disappointed," commented the left-back, "I will probably have to think about something else soon. In December, if there is no change, I will have to think about my future.

"I might have to leave in the summer, but anything can happen before then. This is my final year, so I will play it and if I don't sign a new contract, I will have to leave.

"We started talking a year ago, but nothing has happened. I will not ask for anything now - I will wait for the club. If not, I will leave. When I was about to go to West Ham, I had the same problem again.

"You have to do what you think is right. When I was about to go to West Ham, I thought it was the right thing for me. Now I will probably have to think again.

"They say they want to keep me and I want to stay, but if I don't sign before the summer, I will finish with Newcastle."

Disappointing reading - I thought he was one of out more reliable players. Voice your concerns on the messageboard.