Bobby just can't wait to unleash Robert


By Matthew Jones
September 11 2002

Sir Bobby Robson cannot wait to unleash a fit-again Laurent Robert on the Premiership, starting against Leeds on Wednesday night. The Newcastle boss has warned the Yorkshiremen that his flying French winger is looking "awesome" in training. Sir Bobby Robson cannot wait to unleash a fit-again Laurent Robert on the Premiership, starting against Leeds on Wednesday night. The Newcastle boss has warned the Yorkshiremen that his flying French winger is looking "awesome" in training.

Robert is pushing hard for his first start of the season at home to Terry Venables' side. And, having helped inspire Newcastle's stunning fightback in the 2-2 draw at Liverpool last week, Robson believes his £10m signing is in the mood to make up for lost time.

"In the workouts we've had recently, Laurent has looked quite immense," he said.

"He did some shooting practice on Tuesday and he was awesome. He had 25 shots on goal and he scored with 24 of them. He couldn't miss - it was unbelievable."

The United boss added: "He is a goalscoring winger - (John) Barnes did it, as did (Chris) Waddle.

"There are not too many players in the Premiership like him."

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