Bramble Fears for Place


By Nick Raynor
June 2 2005

It is thought that Newcastle defender Titus Bramble fears for his first team place after rumours that the Magpies are interested in Daniel Van Buyten.

Titus Bramble hit some excellent form in the second half of last season, usually when partnered alongside Jean-Alian Boumsong, and many fans were happy to see that the ex-Ipswich man was finally putting some good performances in.

 

It must be a dent in the confidence of Bramble, who, after struggling with many mistakes and concentration lapses, has shown some promise of being a top-rate defender, only to be shot down by Van Buyten stating he had been guaranteed a first team place.

 

Van Buyten said:

 

"I have spoken to Graeme Souness and he has told me that I will play alongside Jean-Alain Boumsong and that Boumsong already knows,"

 

If this is true, it would appear that Bramble would have no place in the team apart from a bench-warmer, and after many improved performances and talk of an England call-up, this could understandably worry Bramble.

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