Dyer Straights

Kieran Dyer has finally apologised to Newcastle manager, Sir Bobby Robson over their recent bust-up.



Dyer's apology seems to have saved his Newcaslte career after midweek reports that Birmingham lined up a shock loan deal.

"My refusal to play in the position the manager asked me was wrong," said Dyer in a statement on Thursday. "I sincerely regret the whole incident."

The 25-year old midfielder was booed and jeered every time he touched the ball during England's friendly win over Ukraine at Newcastle's St. James' Park on Wednesday.

Dyer's rejection of the captain's armband in Newcastle's win against Middlesbrough, after refusing to play right-midfield is the latest chapter in a series of controversial events surrounding the former Ipswich star.

Last season, he was involved in a police probe over rape claims at a London hotel

In 2001 he lost his driving license after speeding and was also sent home from a club break in Spain and in 2000, a newspaper revealed his drunken antics while on holiday in Cyprus.

Although Newcastle's vice-captain has issued a formal apology to Sir Bobby Robson, he has a lot of work to regain the support of the Geordie faithful. He can start by keeping his mouth shout and off staying off the front pages.