Given - Backing Robson & Going for the Trophy


By Matthew Jones
June 2 2003

Newcastle goalkeeper Shay Given has backed manager Sir Bobby Robson to build a trophy-winning side this summer. He belives that Sir Bobby will sign more players during close season and that Newcastle will have a squad able to challenge for glory. Newcastle United and Republic of Ireland goalkeeper Shay Given has backed Magpies' boss Sir Bobby Robson to build a trophy-winning side this summer.

The ROI Number 1 is expecting his boss to sign more quality players during the close season. Given also believes that when 16th August arrives, The Toon Army will have a squad capable of challenging for the League Title and European Glory.

Given said, "Man United hit the front when it mattered most last season and we have to take a leaf out of their book.

"But before their visit to St James' Park we were still in the race and nobody can deny that.

"It was a statement of intent and we can only get better as the boss adds more world-class players to the mix.

"The next step is getting closer to Arsenal and Man United. But the possibility of another group phase in the Champions League means the manager is able to look at the squad again, and hopefully he will spend wisely."

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