ROBSON SIGNS NEW CONTRACT


By Carys Baptist
March 25 2004

Sir Bobby Robson has signed an extension to his contract today keeping him at St James’ Park until the end of 2005, on the eve of the toons UEFA cup game against Real Mallorca. This will squash any rumours of the Toon manager quitting the club at the end of the season. This will squash any rumours of the Toon manager quitting the club at the end of the season.

Chairman Freddy Shepherd said

“Bobby has signed a new one-year deal, He's got one more season to go after this season which I think he's happy with and we're happy with, so he's here until the end of 2005."

It was also acknowledged that it would be possible for Sir Bobby to extend the contract further if he wishes to do so in the future.

Commenting on this Freddy Shepherd said

"Knowing Bobby, I wouldn't be surprised by anything that happens. He's a one-off."

Robson who succeeded Ruud Guillet in 1999 has commented in the past the he will continue to do the job until he feels he is unable to make it work.

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