It's Tough, But We Can Do It! - Sir Bobby

By Matthew Jones
June 20 2003

With Leeds United Away and Manchester United home in the first two games of the season, Sir Bobby Robson knows that his players must be on top form. However, The Magpies' boss is looking forward to the start of a new Champions League campaign.

Sir Bobby Robson has vowed that his Newcastle United players will be up for the challenge of a tough start to the new Premiership season.

Facing Leeds away and Manchester United at home in the first two games means his players will have to be on top form from - and Robson knows it!

However, Robson is excited about a new Champions League campaign.

"Clearly it's a tough start for us but, there again, it's tough for the teams we are playing too," said Sir Bobby.

"We will be ready for that challenge - let battle commence, and away we go again.

"We have an excellent record at Elland Road so we'll be looking to continue that and, as for Manchester United, they convincingly beat us at St James' Park last season and we'll be looking to put that right immediately.

"We just have to make sure our players are in tip-top condition for the big off."

"The fact that some of our ex-players are coming back will make it interesting to say the least," he said. "And it's always good pitting your wits against Bobby Robson."

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