ROBSON: Basel Tie NOT Over Yet!
By Matthew Jones
November 7 2003
Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson has insisted that his team aren't taking anything for granted after last night's 3-2 win at FC Basel. Goals from Robert, Bramble and a winner from Shola Ameobi on 75 minutes will see Newcastle take a 3-2 advantage to St James' Park.
Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson has insisted that his team aren't taking anything for granted after last night's 3-2 win at FC Basel.
Goals from Laurent Robert, Titus Bramble and a winner from Shola Ameobi on 75 minutes will see Newcastle take a 3-2 advantage to St James' Park for the second-leg of this UEFA Cup tie, but Robson has said that the tie isn't over yet.
"I always respect our opponents and you always have a chance in football," said Sir Bobby afterwards.
"We'd like to believe they have no chance, but they have to believe they have a chance.
"You never know in football, you just never know. You have to be optimistic in life.
"We won a difficult match. Three goals away from home in Europe is a good reward. If we had not shown our fighting qualities, we would have lost this game.
"We've done well to come back twice. They gave us problems and tried everything. It was a long night."