Bellamy set for Feyenoord start


By Peter Donnelly
November 12 2002

Newcastle striker Craig Bellamy is set to be risked on Wednesday night, in order to give the Magpies the best possible chance for progression in Europe. The Welshman's season has been wrecked by injuries so far but is on the road to recovery. However, he is still not 100% fit though Sir Bobby Robson says it is worth risking him for the final UEFA Champions League group match in Holland.

Sir Bobby said, "We know it's the last match of our six-game period in the Champions League and it's our last chance of staying in it. Therefore, because it's the last chance, it could well be that the risk is worth justifying.

"I think Craig is available - but for how long and at what stage we will have to wait and see.
"He was very sharp on Monday morning, but that's because we haven't asked him to play a game for three weeks."

Robson has also relvealed that the striker is raring to go.

"You always know when Craig is buzzing because he is so noisy," he added.
"He is competitive, forever yelling for the ball and always has something to say about what everyone else is doing. It's sheer enthusiasm."

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