SIR BOBBY - Dabizas WILL Stay in the Premiership

By Matthew Jones
June 10 2003

Will Nikos Dabizas be staying in the Premiership, or will he go back to his homeland, Greece, where he is wanted by Olympiakos and AEK Athens. Sir Bobby Robson gives his views.

Sir Bobby Robson has backed transfer-listed defender Nikos Dabizas to find another Premiership club this summer.

Although the Greek international is wanted by Olympiakos and AEK Athens, the Newcastle United boss said:

"Nikos is a fantastic guy and he's been a very good player during my time at St James' Park.

"Even when things won't going for him last season, he behaved impeccably and he never came knocking on my door complaining about the situation.

"If he wants to stay another year then he can, but he knows he has a fight on his hands for a first-team place.

"But he is a superb ambassador for his country and I wouldn't be surprised if he stayed in the Premiership."

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