By Matthew Jones
September 12 2003

Laurent Robert has blamed Sir Bobby Robson for Magpies' disapointing start to the season, claiming that the tactics used (Plaing players out of their natural positions) are the source to the problems. Newcastle United winger Laurent Robert has blasted Sir Bobby Robson for The Magpies' dissapointing start to the season.

In a verbal attack on the Magpies boss, controversial Robert has insited that playing players out of thier natural positions is the source to United's problems.

Laurent Robert is clearly angry about being left out of the Newcastle United line-up for the last two games, as Portuguese starlet Hugo Viana has replaced him - Viana is a natural central midfielder.

"This season should have been better than last but we haven't looked together as a team for three weeks now," said Robert.

"I don't know the definitive answer why, but I do know it's not a lack of confidence.

"In my opinion it's about a failure to play the best players in their correct positions.

"The Partizan Belgrade game is a good example. A number of changes were made and we weren't prepared to play that way.

"When you play a team of that quality you have to give 200% and you have to play with your best side."

Robert added: "The supporters are confused, but so are we."