Charlton 0 - 0 Newcastle: Robson Pleased
By Matthew Jones
December 20 2003
Sir Bobby Robson has admitted that he is pleased with his Newcastle side despite only getting a point from their trip to Charlton. Nobby played in defense, and Given has a fantastic game.
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Shay Given put on a fantastic display.
"It was nip and tuck," said Robson "They (Charlton) were a hard-working team.
"They have had a poorish run so they were determined.
"On our side we made some changes, but defensively we played very well.
"Neither side created any clear chances and defences were on top.
"Overall any point you get in The Premiership away from home is a valuable point. We have also kept Charlton from going above us.
"What we now have to do is concentrate on our home form and win them.
"Overall I think it was a fair point, as we didn't deserve to win and neither did Charlton."
Nolberto Solano was played in a right back role and pleased Robson with his display.
"Nobby is an attacking player but I thought he would give us a bit of poise and he did that," said Robson. "I thought he had a superb game."
Given was supreme at The Valley and Robson was full of praise for his keeper.
Robson added: "He is fantastic, no question about that. He is on a good contract and is an important member of our defensive rearguard.
"He is a fine keeper and made one or two fantastic saves which ended any hopes Charlton had of winning."
Sir Bobby Robson has admitted that he is pleased with his Newcastle side despite only getting a point from their trip to Charlton.