Marshall wants out of Tykes
Marshall wants out of Tykes
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Monday, 17, Apr 2006 09:18
Former All Black scrum-half Justin Marshall does not want to stay and play for Leeds now they have been relegated.
The vastly experienced international claims he gave 100 per cent in the Tykes' battle with relegation but that he does not want to play in National League One next season.
Marshall, however, is tied to the Yorkshire club until 2007 and Leeds are showing no sign of letting the Kiwi walk away from his contract.
The scrum-half said: "I came over here because I wanted something different. But it didn't mean that I didn't want to experience it at the top level.
"That is what I came over for and what I seek. Ultimately, it's Leeds' decision what they want to do with me."
He added: "It would be an act of good faith if they let me go. But whatever happens, you put up with it. I would have expected Leeds to be a lot higher up than we are, and that seems a little bit like I have failed in what I came over here to do."
Media speculation has linked Marshall with a move to Bourgouin in France or Harlequins who will replace Leeds in the top division next season.