BARTHEZ FUTURE LOOKS SHADY

Last updated : 29 April 2003 By Editor
The Sun reports a rumour that Barthez has told a friend:

"It seems I am not good enough. I don't know what my future
is now."

The press have since linked us with Robinson from Leeds,
Rustu from Fenerbache, Cudicini from Chelsea, and Niemi from
Southampton.

The later has been quick to play down the talk though:

Niemi said: "We all know the clubs that are looking for
goalkeepers and the press will link lots of players. Then if
they get it right they say they were first with the news and
quietly forget about all the other names they put in the
frame! I am very happy at Southampton and there is nothing
in the speculation as far as I am concerned. I still have
four more years on my contract so unless I hear different I
will be here next season and looking forward to playing in
Europe for Southampton."

And Southampton chairman Lowe said: "As far as I am
concerned there is nothing in this and it is not worth
worrying about."