Nobby Solano takes Swipe At Sir Bobby!


By Matthew Jones
February 1 2004

Aston Villa's new signing Nolbeto Solano has had a leaving swipe at Magpies' boss Sir Bobby Robson following his departure from St James' Park for just £1.5 million. Robson claimed that Solano's best days were behind him. Jimmy Walker

NOBBY SWIPES AT SIR BOBBY

But Nobby, who is only 29, insists that he still has a lot to offer and will prove to Sir Bobby that he was wrong to offload him.

"I'm only 29 so how can my best years be behind me? I still have plenty of time left to play good football," said Solano.

"I love the game and look forward to giving my best to Villa.

"Here I will be able to play all the time and that will only help.

"Being third choice, as I was at Newcastle, is not easy."

Robson however, insists he only sold the Peruvian winger following his descision to go back on an agreement to quit international football.

"He got his last contract on the basis that he would not play international football but then that was reversed," said Robson.

"I understand his keenness to play for his country but the contract he got was not awarded on that basis.

"I like Nobby Solano very much and it is a shame to see him go but it was my decision that the offer was too good to turn down.

"The fans will just have to trust me.

"It is no exaggeration to say it was the toughest decision I have had to make since coming here but it is my decision and I stand by it."

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