Aim for the title - Robert

By Peter Donnelly
March 21 2003

While talking about Newcastle's recent defeat to Barcelona, Laurent Robert has urged his team-mates not to give up on the league title, insisting the Magpies are definately in the race.

Talking to his personal website, Robert said:

"Compared to the English championship, the style of play in the Champions League is completely different. The best European sides pass the ball around much more than us. Afterwards though, it is still necessary to take into account our lack of experience on this level of the competition.

The championship is still open, I prefer to remain optimistic. Lets wait to the end of the season and we'll see what happens.

It is absolutely vital to react this weekend against Blackburn, we are only five points behind Arsenal. We are definately in the race with the title and I can say to you that we will give it a go."