Touchline Bustup - Robson & Robert?

By Matthew Jones
August 26 2003

Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson has today played down reports of a "touchline bust-up" between him and French winger Laurent Robert.

Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson has today played down reports of a "touchline bust-up" between him and French winger Laurent Robert.

Robert reportedly "charged down the players' race" after he was substitued on Saturday 72 minutes into the game against Manchester United.

This behaviour sparked speculation of a fresh rift between him and Sir Bobby, but Robson said: "How I deal with Robert is my business. It is an internal matter and will stay that way."

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