COME AND HAVE A LOOK AT WHAT YOU WOULD HAVE WON

Last updated : 12 March 2006 By Ed

"Of course I was tempted to join Manchester United, but I do not regret either decision.

"I had a magical time at Blackburn, winning the league. And I completed my own dream of playing for my home town club of Newcastle.

"I have memories I will hold forever and a goalscoring record that makes me extremely proud.

"Come the final whistle on Sunday I will shake Alex Ferguson’s hand. He is a man you cannot help but admire for what he has achieved in the game."