Steven Taylor has welcomed added competition for places at Newcastle
Saturday 9 February 2013 12:33, UK
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Steven Taylor believes added competition for places at Newcastle United can only be a good thing for the club.
Demanding
Taylor finds himself back in Pardew's plans at present, following a frustrating time with injuries, and he is convinced that Newcastle have the right man at the helm to turn their disappointing season around.
He added "It was frustrating being out again with the hamstring. Particularly as we were on such a bad run and, because of all the injuries, the gaffer was having to play people out of position.
"But, in typical Alan Pardew style, he plugged away and wouldn't let the lads sulk. He's always got his arm round people, he's always talking to players in his office.
"On the training pitch he also spends a lot of time working individually with you. He's very demanding, a perfectionist who is always on your tail, and really into his stats, but he's also got that bit of banter with people, which is good.
"He's the toughest manager I've had but he knows how to deal with his players. He's got everyone's respect."
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