Chopra Has a HUGE Future @ St James' Park

By Matthew Jones
June 8 2003

Michael Chopra is being groomed into the next Alan Shearer after enjoying a brilliant spell on loan at Watford last season. There is alot to come from him in the coming years. England U21 international Michael Chopra can develop into a Geordie great according to Sir Bobby.

The striker enjoyed a fine spell on-loan with Watford last season, and will definately play a big part in the Newcastle setup in the coming years.

Robson said: "Michael has a huge future at St James' Park.

"He knows there are a few players ahead of him right now, but that won't always be the case. Michael just has to soldier on and apply himself and his chance will come. He's going to be a fantastic little striker.

"He's an extremely astute player with a very, very good football brain. He loves the ball hit into space, just like Craig Bellamy, and he holds it up well. He's a strong bugger, too. I would liken him more to Mark Hughes than Alan Shearer.

"He's also a great finisher. We have high hopes that he will become a big star at Newcastle."

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