Spurs news: Nolan not bothered

By Willy
July 21 2006

Manchester United, Arsenal and Tottenham are all rumoured to be interested in the 24-year-old midfielder. However Nolan appears unfazed by it all

"It doesn't bother me," Nolan said.

"It only affects me when my mum comes in and says 'are you moving to Manchester United?'

"I think she's starting to believe the papers now, so I'll have to explain that it's just a way of filling them up."

Such an exemplary season in Wanderers' midfield was widely expected to be rewarded with a place in England's World Cup squad this summer, but Nolan says he was not bitter about staying at home.

"I can honestly say I did not once wish I was there," he said.

"I had a brilliant summer with my missus and a few of the lads, so it never entered my mind.

"I just enjoyed watching the World Cup. It's something you have to enjoy. It was a fantastic occasion."