Robson Hails Greek Full-Backs

By Matthew Jones
July 5 2004

Georgios Seitaridis and Panagiotis Fyssas have been hailed by Newcastle United boss, Sir Bobby Robson for their part in Greece's 1-0 victory over Portugal in the Euro 2004 final last night.

Speaking to O Jogo newspaper, Robson had this to say:

"Portugal did better when Rui Costa came on to the pitch because to tell the truth Figo and Cristiano Ronaldo did not exist with Fyssas and Seitaridis controlling the flanks.''

Robson also revealed that NUFC had made an attempt to sign Seitaridis before he joined Porto:

"I can tell you Newcastle wanted to buy him and I can say we have missed out on a great, great player.

"Figo did not exist, Cristiano Ronaldo did not exist and neither managed to put their mark on the game as they did against Holland.''

 

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