Newcastle Aim For League Cup Success
By Matthew Jones
October 28 2003
Newcastle United will be going for League Cup success following their early exit from the Champions League - Lee Bowyer will miss this game due to illness.
Newcastle United will be going for League Cup success following their early exit from the Champions League.
Manager Sir Bobby Robson will take his side into a game against First division leaders West Bromwich Albion in the League Cup third round tomorrow night at St James' Park and told the press:
"We're aware of the significance of the League Cup and the West Brom game is an important one for us.
"We're aware we've been doing very well recently and we know we have to keep that good run going regardless of who we play or leave out. I'm not picking a side to lose and the players know that.
"If I get any off-key performances I'll be very angry and the players will understand that on the next selection day. Any players that have been waiting for an opportunity must not waste it.
"Although I was disappointed with losing to Everton in the League Cup last season at the time, I remember thinking I wouldn't be too upset if we went through to the second stage of the Champions League because we'd have a lot of games to play.
"That proved to be the case but it's fair to say things are a little bit different this season and we really want to do well in the League Cup."
Lee Bowyer will miss this game due to illness.