Deano 0 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 HABIB BEYE says he hopes to be back to boost Newcastle United’s Premier League survival bid in time for next month’s mammoth home clash with Arsenal. In an in-depth interview with the Chronicle, the popular defender spoke openly for the first time since having his ankle shattered in a horror tackle by Lee Cattermole last Boxing Day at Wigan. Toon star Beye revealed he has yet to receive an apology from the ex-Middlesbrough man after the X-rated incident. Cattermole was at the centre of another storm at his old club this weekend with Didier Digard stretchered off and facing a long-term lay-off, although Boro boss Gareth Southgate has accepted the player got to the ball first during the 0-0 draw. However, Beye is only looking forward and hopes his return to fitness can coincide with Newcastle sealing their place in the top flight next month. Beye said today: “We have talked about Chelsea on April 4. “But I would like to think I could be back in the team for the Arsenal game (on March 21). I was determined to play again this season. “On Boxing Day, they thought four months – now I am one month ahead. “If I’m back by the end of March there will be six or seven games to play. “That wouldn’t be bad. “This has been a hard season for us so if I can salvage something from it, brilliant. “The doctor said five or six weeks at the most and three weeks at the least. “I want to come back quicker, but the important thing is not to feel any pain when I come back. If it is three weeks, perfect. If it is five, it’s five. “I have had a bad injury and I want to make sure I come back without pain. “There is no point in rushing now as I have waited almost three months. “That is long enough, but I am confident of coming back quicker. “Three weeks would be perfect.” Beye lifted the lid on the day Newcastle lost 2-1 at Wigan and he was stretchered off after just 38 minutes. Since then United have won just one in 10, and Beye admits his frustration at missing out on another large chunk of a campaign in which he has already spent time out on the sidelines with Achilles trouble. He added: “It was one of the most harrowing experiences of my career. “I thought my leg was broken. “When I went to the hospital it was a relief as they said nothing was broken. “But when I came back to Newcastle the doc sent me for a scan to look at the ankle". http://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/nufc/newcas...72703-23007851/ Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
khay 10 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Whoop! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OTF 7600 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 Got to love Habib. Just a shame that we din't bring him here when he was a little younger. Could have sent that fat bastard Carr off long, long ago. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
trophyshy 7084 Posted February 25, 2009 Share Posted February 25, 2009 might buy a pineapple tomorrow to celebrate. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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