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Strange Famous · 08-30-2004, 02:14 AM

LONDON (Reuters) - Newcastle United say they have sacked their manager Bobby Robson.

"After a disappointing start to the Premier League season, the directors of Newcastle United have informed Sir Bobby Robson that they have decided he is to be replaced at team manager," the English Premier League club said in a statement.

The former England manager's troubled start to the season continued with a 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday, leaving Newcastle in 16th place with only two points from their opening four matches.

Robson, 71, took charge of the biggest club in his native north-east five years ago after spells with Ipswich Town, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona.

He managed England from 1982 to 1990.

http://uk.news.yahoo.com/040830/325/f1i6o.html

Maybe this was the time for Robson to go, in fact maybe pre-season would have been... But I am truly shocked.. NOT like this... after what Robson has done for this club, no way did he deserve something as tawrdy and poor as this.

Spartak · 08-30-2004, 03:25 AM

Well, the chairman didn't help him when he announced (to the media first!) that this was to be Robson's final season at Newcastle.

I think they should have stuck it out with Sir Bobby until the end of the season, I mean the worst they could do is midtable, instead they miss out on a lot of the managers playing musical chairs in the offseason, now they have to choose from the likes of Hoddle or Houllier etc.

08-30-2004, 02:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
Strange Famous follower of the child's crusade?	Bobby Robson sacked by Newcastle LONDON (Reuters) - Newcastle United say they have sacked their manager Bobby Robson. "After a disappointing start to the Premier League season, the directors of Newcastle United have informed Sir Bobby Robson that they have decided he is to be replaced at team manager," the English Premier League club said in a statement. The former England manager's troubled start to the season continued with a 4-2 defeat at Aston Villa on Saturday, leaving Newcastle in 16th place with only two points from their opening four matches. Robson, 71, took charge of the biggest club in his native north-east five years ago after spells with Ipswich Town, PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona. He managed England from 1982 to 1990. http://uk.news.yahoo.com/040830/325/f1i6o.html Maybe this was the time for Robson to go, in fact maybe pre-season would have been... But I am truly shocked.. NOT like this... after what Robson has done for this club, no way did he deserve something as tawrdy and poor as this. __________________ "Do not tell lies, and do not do what you hate, for all things are plain in the sight of Heaven. For nothing hidden will not become manifest, and nothing covered will remain without being uncovered." The Gospel of Thomas

08-30-2004, 03:25 AM	#2 (permalink)
Spartak Bang bang Location: New Zealand	Well, the chairman didn't help him when he announced (to the media first!) that this was to be Robson's final season at Newcastle. I think they should have stuck it out with Sir Bobby until the end of the season, I mean the worst they could do is midtable, instead they miss out on a lot of the managers playing musical chairs in the offseason, now they have to choose from the likes of Hoddle or Houllier etc. __________________ I can read your mind... looking at you... I can read your mind...