BRIDGES: Robson To Try Again


By Matthew Jones
September 29 2003

Newcastle United will try again to sign Leeds striker Michael Bridges in January, despite the 24 year old being ready to discuss a new contract at Elland Road.

That will not put off Newcastle officials, as chairman Freddy Shepherd and manager Sir Bobby Robson have been waiting for Bridges to prove his fitness.

It is now believed that Newcastle will try to sign the ex-Sunderland man in January.