By Matthew Jones
November 6 2002

Goal hero Steve Caldwell has revealed that he could leave Newcastle in the summer after the Magpies withdrew the offer of a new contract. He wants to play for Newcastle, but will leave if he is forced out of the squad. Goal hero Steve Caldwell has revealed that he could leave Newcastle in the summer after the Magpies withdrew the offer of a new contract. The Scotland international defender impressed against Middlesbrough on Monday night in his first Premiership appearance for 20 months - and capped a fine night by scoring the second goal in a precious 2-0 win.

Caldwell's current contract expires next summer and he has now revealed that the Magpies have withdrawn the offer of a new deal leaving his future in limbo.

The 22-year-old admits that he is unsure as to whether he has a future at St James' Park and, despite admitting that he would love to stay at the club, Caldwell says he would be willing to play elsewhere in order to further his career.

"I had the offer of a new contract taken away by the club a couple of weeks ago," he said. "My current contract comes to an end in the summer and I know anything can happen in football - and at the moment there is no contract offer for me.
"I have always wanted to play for Newcastle, but if I am forced to move on, I know I could do a job for someone else."