ROBSON WARNS ABOUT VIANA - NO GO!
By Matthew Jones
December 19 2003
Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson has told Sporting Lisbon and Benfica that Magpies' midfielder Hugo Viana will not be allowed to leave on-loan.
VIANA GOING NOWHERE
Robson said: "I have to look after myself and Newcastle United in this matter. I have not promised him a move. I have only said that I will consider it.
"It will all depend on our injury situation and I am being careful and looking at it week by week. Hugo won't get a final decision until the end of January.
"How could we let him go if Gary Speed gets injured? Hugo would be the next midfielder in line. I will not be pressurised by Hugo or his agent."
Newcastle United boss Sir Bobby Robson has told Sporting Lisbon and Benfica that Magpies' midfielder Hugo Viana will not be allowed to leave on-loan.