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Tugay speaks of delight at new Blackburn Rovers deal
10:00am Wednesday 21st May 2008
BLACKBURN'S midfield maestro Tugay has expressed his delight at signing a new one-year deal that will keep him at Ewood Park for another season.
The 37-year-old Turkish star, who will be the oldest outfield player in the Premier League next season, signed an appearance-related deal last night, which also includes a coaching brief, despite interest from other clubs.
Tugay, who made 27 appearances for Mark Hughes' side last term, scoring two goals, has always expressed his desire to stay at Ewood and the veteran star was a happy man to finally have his future sorted out.
Speaking exclusively to the Lancashire Telegraph, he said: "I hope to help the first team as much as possible next season and I still believe I have plenty to offer at Premier League level.
"Football has given me so much in my life and I would like to help the young players at Blackburn to build their careers and break into the first team squad.
"I have always said that I love this football club and I have a special relationship with the fans.
"I have had seven great years here and, hopefully, there's more great times to come."
Tugay's agent, Simon Munir, added: "Tugay had offers from other clubs but as he has always said his heart is very much with Blackburn Rovers, so once they made him an offer, he was delighted to accept it."
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Woody Riversider, Blackburn says...
10:39am Wed 21 May 08
Good luck for the 08/09 season & let the season commence.
Arte et labore
jeppo, yorks says...
11:30am Wed 21 May 08
Michael, Darwen says...
11:34am Wed 21 May 08
67splitscreen, Accrington says...
11:53am Wed 21 May 08
I assume he has his coaching badges or soon will have.
Ant, Lower Darwen says...
12:50pm Wed 21 May 08
Chris, Rishton says...
2:04pm Wed 21 May 08
dingle ding dong, manchester says...
2:54pm Wed 21 May 08
Eric, Blackburn says...
4:29pm Wed 21 May 08
dingle ding dong wrote:Possibly - great to have around to coach the kids in the academy though.
to old to play at top flight dont u think u lot
Trev, manchester says...
6:52pm Wed 21 May 08
Trev, manchester says...
6:54pm Wed 21 May 08
Michael wrote:GUTTED!!!!!!!!!
I know this has nothing to do with the article but Sky Sports are reporting that Hassam Ghaly has said that Rovers want to sign him...........Why would we want to sign this stroppy little girl!!!!!!!!!
lets hope its not true, who did he go on loan to??? says it all.
Tugay, says...
7:27pm Wed 21 May 08
jukes, leicester says...
7:37pm Wed 21 May 08
Matt, says...
8:28pm Wed 21 May 08
Brian, Langho says...
11:49pm Wed 21 May 08
Kippax Kev, Mcr says...
11:51pm Wed 21 May 08
Wish I could so excited about signing a 43 yr old.
Gareth Southgate, Laughing at Manchester's 2nd team says...
8:37am Thu 22 May 08
Kippax Kev wrote:Which one of the 8 goals that we scored against you was your favourite?
See one of your girls got me post taken off yesterday. Come on, be at least what passes for a man over there. Who was it? What upset ya farrrrrm boys? Wish I could so excited about signing a 43 yr old.
I thought they were all good!
TC, Blackburn says...
9:59am Thu 22 May 08
Kippax Kev wrote:As opposed to Unsworth and Cole that wont even sign on the dotted line for you lot!
See one of your girls got me post taken off yesterday. Come on, be at least what passes for a man over there. Who was it? What upset ya farrrrrm boys? Wish I could so excited about signing a 43 yr old.
is this Owen Coyle's idea of getting youth in the ranks?
Mid table mediocracy again to aim for next year dingles....i bet your on the edge of your bowling alley seats!!!
If you manage to get a fixture on a friday or saturday night on sky in 08/09..will you turn the lights off and put the disco music on?!!
You wont be playing 'we are the champions' will you soft lad!!!!
ohhhhhhhhhhhh.......
we 'ate burnley and we 'ate burnley x3....we are the burnley 'aters!!
Robbie, Manchester says...
10:31am Thu 22 May 08
Gareth Southgate wrote:it has to be the one agianst wigan. when he cracked it on the full volley from outside the area, with the keeper rooted to the spot.
Kippax Kev wrote: See one of your girls got me post taken off yesterday. Come on, be at least what passes for a man over there. Who was it? What upset ya farrrrrm boys? Wish I could so excited about signing a 43 yr old.Which one of the 8 goals that we scored against you was your favourite? I thought they were all good!
perfect technique..
stunning goal
White van Stan, helmshore says...
12:01pm Thu 22 May 08
Kippax Kev wrote:Blackburn is a mid sized, multi- cultural, former industrial town. You are far more likely to find a call centre, bar, warehouse, mosque, office or appartment block than a farm there.
See one of your girls got me post taken off yesterday. Come on, be at least what passes for a man over there. Who was it? What upset ya farrrrrm boys? Wish I could so excited about signing a 43 yr old.
I drive around places like Beswick, Openshaw and Clayton where your club is based - total slums full of insular little estates where interbreeding is rife. Have a look at yourself before you start with the name calling.
Ben Bignell, london says...
6:40pm Thu 22 May 08
You are an absolute legend and I would like to thank you for the love you have for the greatest club in the world and your hard work and commitment to us. I would love to see you work in a coaching and management capacity once your playing career is over and your contribution to the club is invaluable.
Yours thankfully,
Ben
Rover, Blackburn says...
7:23pm Thu 22 May 08
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