ROBSON: He "Knocked It In With His Hand" !!


By Matthew Jones
December 28 2003

Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson was unhappy with the goal which led his side to a 1-0 defeat against Blackburn Rovers at St James Park.

ROBSON ANGRY AT GOAL

Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson was unhappy with the goal which led his side to a 1-0 defeat against Blackburn Rovers at St James Park.

The game was settled by a controversial strike midway through the second half by Paul Gallagher - the new Maradona.

ROBSON SAID: "It's gone. I can't complain - what's the point? I can't change it. He's knocked it in with his hand - what can I do about it? You get them sometimes, sometimes you don't. It's been one of those days.

"He (the linesman) was keen with the flag for the offside, but if he'd seen it, I suppose he would have given it.

"It's just unfortunate. It's a clear handball - he's knocked it in with his hands - but we still didn't score, and if you don't score, you're not going to win a match."

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