NOBBY: Newcastle Say He HAS NOT Apologised
By Matthew Jones
October 24 2003
Nobby Solano's future at Newcastle United is once again in doubt after it was revealed that he HAD NOT made his peace with manager Sir Bobby Robson. The Peruvian winger also claimed to have had a “positive” meeting with Sir Bobby, but that too appears to be lies.
Nobby Solano's future at Newcastle United is once again in doubt after it was revealed that he HAD NOT made his peace with manager Sir Bobby Robson.
It is suggested that Robson is still waiting for Solano to apologise for walking out before the 1-0 derby win over Middlesbrough on Saturday and until then, he will not be recieving first-team action.
The Peruvian winger also claimed to have had a “positive” meeting with Sir Bobby.
Solano, talking on his personal website, said: “I’m glad to report that my meeting with Bobby Robson was very positive. There had been a misunderstanding and thankfully this has been fully cleared up.”
HOWEVER, a club source insisted: “There may have been suggestions that Solano has buried the hatchet with the manager — but he hasn’t spoken to him or chairman Freddy Shepherd.”
Solano was disciplined for his walkout and was left out of the Newcastle squad for Tuesday’s 3-2 victory over Fulham. He should return in tomorrow’s home game with Portsmouth — but as substitute.
Robson said: “It’s an internal matter and we have dealt with Nobby. He comes under consideration for Saturday but that’s all I will say.”