Sir Bobby


By Matthew Jones
September 28 2003

Sir Bobby Robson has revealed how the criticism he has recieved from Newcastle United fans this season has left him shocked and stunned. However, Robson has vowed to keep going, although certain supporters have called for his head in letters and texts to North East newspapers.

ROBSON SAID: "This club was shipwrecked when I arrived.

"Staff here weren't worried about going into the First Division - they were worried about going into the Second!

"The criticism isn't nice and it isn't right.

"It hurts, it's not pleasant. It's the way things are these days, but I did not expect it at Newcastle.

"In the local paper they said: 'Robson has to go'. I'd hope the people who write those sort of letters have no say whatsoever in the running of this football club.

"I am better prepared because of what I went through with England and Barcelona. I've had it for three weeks at Newcastle, but I had it for eight years with England.

"Sackings get earlier every season. It's a shame and it is cruel. But I don't think there is much to worry about - I am very confident."

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