Newcastle midfielder Kieron Dyer apologised today for his refusal to play where manager Bobby Robson wanted him to in last Saturday's 2-2 English Premiership draw with Middlesbrough.
Dyer, 25, was booed by some fans at Newcastle's St James' Park ground after coming on as a substitute during England's 3-0 friendly win against Ukraine on Wednesday.
Dyer issued a statement, following a meeting with Newcastle officials, saying: "My refusal to play in the position the manager asked me was wrong. I sincerely regret the whole incident. Certain players were injured and for the good of the team and the club, I should have accepted what Bobby said without question. But, ultimately, the manager picks the team and I apologise to him and to our supporters wholeheartedly."
Filed by Barry J Whyte
