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by **lakes10** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:37 am

Newcastle have sacked manager Sir Bobby Robson after five years at the club.
The Magpies have had a poor start to the season, with two points from four games leaving them 16th in the league.

"After a disappointing start to the season the directors have informed Sir Bobby Robson that they have decided he is to be replaced as team manager," read a statement from Newcastle.

The club have yet to announce a replacement for the 71-year-old Robson.

The statement continued: "The directors of Newcastle wish to place on record their thanks for the way in which Sir Bobby has worked tirelessly over the past five years to try to bring success to the club.

"There is no hesitation by the club in recording its sincere appreciation for the way in which Sir Bobby has handled team affairs during that five-year spell which has seen a significant turnaround in the club's fortunes.

"The club agreed early in 2003 to extend Sir Bobby's contract by one further season. However after careful consideration the club decided it was in the best interest of all concerned to revisit that decision.

"The club continues to have the greatest respect and admiration for Sir Bobby and his lifelong achievements both at home, abroad and particularly at the club he has supported since a boy, his beloved Newcastle.

"He leaves having remodelled the Newcastle team with many young players who are admired and coveted across the UK and Europe.

"The club will no doubt continue to benefit from the knowledge and experience he has given during his time here."

Robson joined Newcastle in 1999 but despite taking the club into the Uefa Cup and Champions League, they failed to win any silverware during his time in charge. More to follow

by **lakes10** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:38 am

shame i like sir bobby

by **112-1077774096** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:40 am

i belive bolton have offered him a contract in midfield

by **lakes10** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:40 am

good luck to him , he still should be the england manager

by **kindaconfuzed** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:41 am

Lakes 10

While I agree he didnt "cut the mustard" as a manager anymore.

It seems to be a new trend foolowing on from Southampton, who next?

by **lakes10** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:41 am

lol peewee i dont think they need any more help

by **lakes10** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:42 am

yes your are right kindaconfuzed who will be next? bet we find out soon

by **laza** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:42 am

Poor old Bobby

by **kindaconfuzed** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:42 am

Peewee

Even at his age he wudn't show the fat ba$tar* Campo up in mid field.

by **kindaconfuzed** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:44 am

lakes 10

What we need is music to go with the postings and we could have the Jaws music playing. sorry just letting me creative side run riot.

by **112-1077774096** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:44 am

he would still be better than traore

by **lakes10** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 10:45 am

bet sky are not happy they must now re-do all the 60 million managers ad lol

by **C-R** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 11:23 am

Houllier tipped to be in charge for the rest of the season

by **stmichael** » Mon Aug 30, 2004 2:37 pm

yeah i heard that houllier is 2/1 ON to be the next manager. well if that happens newcastle can kiss goodbye to attacking football then

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