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Tavern(ier) Return(ier)

March 25th, 2011 | 96 Comments |

Tavernier: Back from the mighty 'Heed.
Tavernier: Back from the mighty 'Heed.
James Tavernier has been recalled back to his parent club a couple of weeks early from his loan to Gateshead F.C.

He only had ’til April 9th to go anyway, but owing to Newcastle’s dearth of defensive cover, it was thought to be best for the club to recall the lad.

Which seems fair enough.

He was, apparently, on a 24 hour call-back deal, so it’s come to pass. He could be much needed cover in our remaining games, starting at home to Wolves after the ‘early spring’ break(?).

The lad turned out 18 times for the ‘Heed and has returned with a glowing report from Gateshead manager Ian Bogie. He said of the player:

“Tavernier made a fantastic contribution during his time at Gateshead,”

“I have enjoyed watching him play and he will be a miss, but he only had a couple of weeks left of his loan deal. (more…)