My review of the Tyne-Wear derby will be uploaded shortly, but for the time being I have a few tidbits from an impromptu meeting with former Newcastle star Habib Beye, who I happened to be sat next to on the flight back from Charles De Gaulle Airport.
Beye was complimentary about his former club, despite exiting under slightly acrimonious circumstances following the club's relegation from the Premier League in 2009. The defender, who is now with Doncaster Rovers, explained his reasons for leaving Tyneside, he said:
"Newcastle is a great club, the only problem is Mike Ashley. I didn't leave because of relegation, I was promised in the summer that Alan (Shearer) would be in charge. That didn't happen so I left."
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| Yours truly with Habib Beye |
The former Senegal international also had some kind words for Marseille, who he captained for two years before departing for North-East England.
"In my opinion the two top teams in France are Marseille and Paris Saint-Germain, they have the best fans and the most of atmospheric stadia of all the clubs in the French league.
Beye, in spite of the terms of his departure, holds no grudges towards Newcastle and is happy to see the club flying high in the top tier of English football, he said:
"I love Newcastle and I'm pleased that they are going well in the Premier League once again."
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