Transfer Listed Dabizas Earns Managers Praise


By Matthew Jones
November 23 2003

Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson has praised transfer-listed defender Nikos Dabizas' attitude.

NIKOS PRAISED


Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson has praised transfer-listed defender Nikos Dabizas' attitude.

Speaking to the Journal he said, "Nicos Dabizas is captain of his country and he behaves professionally at all times. He never says a word out of turn and is never late for training.

"And not only that but he asks to play in the Reserves so he can keep fit.

"We have other good pros at the club in the likes of Alan Shearer, Gary Speed, Shay Given and Steve Harper and I often use them as examples to the younger players.

"But watching Dabizas play for our Reserves on Monday night really impressed me and the rest of the coaching staff.

"Nicos doesn't make any noises or ripple any waves, and he never complains even though he is not in our first-team.

"And when he does play for the Reserves he gives it all he's got. I would like to see some of the younger players do what he does."

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