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TN Northumbria Nolberto Solano
NOLBERTO
SOLANO
Team Northumbria’s
Jamie Durent is
nearing the end of his
Media Internship but
the third year media
and journalism student
bows out in style as he
delivers an exclusive
interview with former
Newcastle United
favourite Nolberto Solano.
Newcastle Benfi eld caused quite a stir in Northern
League circles when they announced their acquisition
of Newcaste United hero Nolberto Solano.
But the move came as less of a surprise to the former
Peruvian international.
“I’ve got a few friends up here and I have a good
relationship with the Benfi eld chairman (Jimmy
Rowe),” he said.
“They knew I was looking to do my coaching my
badges and I wanted to step up to coaching adults.
“It’s sometimes diffi cult as the players aren’t
professionals and the playing surfaces aren’t great,” he
added. “Barcelona would struggle on these pitches.
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“But I’ve been able to get the guys playing the way I
like and it has been a nice experience.”
“I’ve been 100% impressed
with the way Newcastle
have played this season
as there seemed to be no
exepectations as such”
Solano has since been forced to put his Benfi eld move
on hold as he resolves a registration dispute with
League One side Hartlepool – the club he joined last
summer after an approach from former Newcastle
coach Mick Wadsworth.
And on the subject of the high-fl ying Magpies,
the diminutive winger shares the positive vibe
surrounding his old side this season as they continue
to surprise many with their continuing impressive
performances.
Alan Pardew’s side are fully in the mix for a European
place as the season draws to a close after punching
above their weight for the majority of the season.