CONCEICAO offered to Sir Bobby Robson

By Matthew Jones
March 16 2003

Inter Milan are trying to flog winger Conceicao to Newcastle. Sir Bobby Robson was inimpressed with the players play-acting at the San Siro in the Champions league last Tuesday, and made a short statement to a local newspaper.

Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson has revealed how Sergio Conceicao of Inter Milan has been offered to him so many times since January. Robson, was disappointed in the player for his play-acting during Newcastle's 2-2 draw on Tuesday night. He told the Evening Chronicle:
"We have had the chance to take Conceicao for some time now.

"In fact, we were offered him before the transfer window closed at the end of January but decided not to do anything at the time.

"They pay big wages in Italy and a lot of players are available."