Viana here for the long run


Viana

By Karl Wilkinson
December 5 2003

Hugo Viana returned from Portugal on Tuesday expecting a confrontation with Sir Bobby after apparently handing in a transfer request. Hugo returned from Portugal on Tuesday expecting a confrontation with Sir Bobby after apparently handing in a transfer request. But Bobby had this to say:

"Hugo insists that he didn't speak to anyone in Portugal about his situation at Newcastle.”

"He said it was an honour to be there representing his country at the Euro 2004 draw.”

"We accept that he is not happy at not being in the team at the moment. We bought him as the long-term replacement for Gary Speed.”

"Speed is still playing so well that Hugo cannot get into the team but this does not mean we do not rate him. He will just have to be patient."

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