ROBSON: LuaLua Has a Big Future At Newcastle


By Matthew Jones
November 3 2003

Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson has insisted that striker Lomana LuaLua has a big future at St James' Park. Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson has insisted that striker Lomana LuaLua has a big future at St James' Park.

Robson said: "LuaLua doesn't get too many chances here because he has Alan, Craig Bellamy and Shola Ameobi all ahead of him; he is fourth choice.

"It is not easy for any young player to come in at this level and immediately look like the finished article. He needs games, regular action, but he is not getting that at the moment and that makes it difficult for him.

"That's why we have to give him a chance, we just have to go with these kids sometimes. He needs to play to get experience. Guys like LuaLua are our future, how can he progress unless we give him these opportunities?"

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