United keep tabs on Bridges


By Matthew Jones
September 5 2002

Newcastle are keeping close tabs on Leeds striker Michael Bridges, who scored against Middlesbrough reserves on Wednesday night. Newcastle are keeping close tabs on Leeds striker Michael Bridges, who scored against Middlesbrough reserves on Wednesday night.

A Magpies scout ran the rule over the 24-year-old in a reserve-team clash away to Boro - when the player staked his claim for a return to Leeds' first-team squad with an all-action display.

Boss Sir Bobby Robson was given little encouragement when he enquired about the former Sunderland star last season. Yet Bridges is still on his wanted list, along with Feyenoord midfielder Brett Emerton, and the Magpies are expected to make a firm bid when the transfer market re-opens in January.

Bridges could yet set up a more important date to impress his potential suitors - following his recovery from a serious knee injury, he is now hoping to make the Leeds squad for their visit to St James' Park next Wednesday.

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