Robert Sidelined for Magpies'

By Matthew Jones
October 3 2003

Newcastle United will take on Southampton on Saturday without French winger Laurent Robert who will miss the match through suspension.

Defender Jonathan Woodgate is also out of the clash, after undergoing surgery for a hernia - Woodgate will be out for six to eight weeks.

However, Steve Harper and Nolberto Solano should both be fit to play.

Manager Sir Bobby Robson is likely to play Titus Bramble and Jermaine Jenas, despite the pair making mistakes which cost points at Arsenal last Friday.