Kenwyne ready for next level
Jan 28 2009 The Journal
KENWYNE Jones has accepted the challenge of helping to take the Black Cats to the next level after ending speculation over his future.
The 24-year-old Trinidad and Tobago international has signed a new four-and-a-half-year deal, which will keep him on Wearside until the summer of 2013, dashing Tottenham’s hopes of persuading the Black Cats to part with one of their most prized possessions.
Jones, also linked with Aston Villa, revealed he had decided to commit his future to the club after listening to the plans boss Ricky Sbragia and chairman Niall Quinn have for the next few years.
He said: "The chairman and the manager wanted me to stay and I was very happy to stay. The club is taking a new direction and I wanted to be part of that.
"I know what Ricky is about and wants to do. He has big plans for the club to take it to the next step; hopefully, in the next couple of seasons, that could happen.
"If you look at the fan-base and the facilities, that should tell you this is a big club and, hopefully, this is the start of something great."
Jones’ decision will come as a relief to the club’s fans, who have seen the former Southampton striker make a big impact since his £6m move from the south coast during the summer of 2007.
