I am obviously saddened at the way things have worked out at St. James' Park.

We tried to get Wayne in on loan before the transfer window closed because it's an area we felt we needed to strengthen,

I don't think we'll be the only club who are monitoring Michael's situation at Real Madrid.

his displeasure in totally the wrong way.

I cant tell you how pleased I am,

No one benefits other than a few quid in the coffers of the respective FA. It's just so outrageous that in the modern game this can happen. You'd be far better just having a get-together for a bit of bonding.