SHEPHERD: Transfer Funds Available For Sir Bobby


By Matthew Jones
October 24 2003

Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd has confirmed that he will back manager Sir Bobby Robson with transfer funds in January, stating that "We have never failed to provide funds for our managers when required." Newcastle United chairman Freddy Shepherd has confirmed that he will back manager Sir Bobby Robson with transfer funds in January.

Shepherd told the Mirror: "We have never failed to provide funds for our managers when required."

Freddy is also confident of qualifying for next season's Champions League: "We are always slow starters but we are quick down the straight. Why shouldn't we be looking at the top four again for the third year running?"

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