‘I haven’t’ - Amar Dedic breaks silence on bizarre Newcastle United ‘bow and arrow’ incident
Newcastle United summer signing Amar Dedic was at the centre of a bizarre police storm last week.
Amar Dedic has joked that he would choose Bosnian teammate Sean Kolasinac as his Robin Hood sidekick.
A bizarre situation saw the Newcastle United international at the centre of a police storm after being spotted with a bow and arrow in Northumberland. Multiple patrol vehicles stopped Dedic and a friend in Darras Hall, with Paul Dummett and Mark Gillespie passing by and acting as peacemakers.
Northumbria Police confirmed in a statement that the equipment had been confiscated and their enquiries are ongoing. Newcastle decided against punishing Dedic - who only arrived from Benfica in August - further for his mistake.
Amar Dedic breaks silence
Speaking before yesterday’s clash with Sweden, the defender was asked about Robin Hood and which teammate he would pick as Little John. Dedic joked: “Honestly, I haven’t watched that film, but since I (have) heard he was strong. I’ll take Sejo (Kolasinac), as he’s the strongest among us.”
Amar Dedic on fitness
Dedic enjoyed a stellar start on Tyneside but suffered a hamstring injury before the last international break. He arrived as the one summer signing who Matthias Jaissle personally vouched for, having worked together at Benfica.
Now fully fit and raring to go, the 24-year-old discussed his pride at representing the national team. Dedic added: “I missed the previous (international gathering because of injury. I’ve returned, played several matches for Newcastle, I’m back in form and I’m happy to be here again. Wearing the national team jersey is something special, so I can’t wait for the match.”