Newcastle star thrilled with chanceFormer Manchester United midfielder Nicky Butt is ready repay the faith shown in him by Newcastle manager Glen Roeder.
Reflecting on his first season at St James’ Park Butt said: “You can always look for excuses and I did have a hamstring injury.
"But when I came back into the team I didn’t perform as well as I should have done.
“I didn’t set the world alight the first time I was here but there is a new regime and, hopefully, I can do it this time.
“I’ve got two years left on my contract. I’ve had a chat with the manager and he has been very positive with me.
"I’ve told him I’m going to give him 100 per cent.”
Reflecting on his first season at St James’ Park Butt said: “You can always look for excuses and I did have a hamstring injury.
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