Robson Gave Robert a 1/2 Time Talking!


By Matthew Jones
March 12 2004

Laurent Robert was "a waste of space" in the first half of Newcastle's clash with Real Mallorca on Thursday evening, but Sir Bobby Robson held angry words with him at half time, and transformed him into a super-star!

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ROBSON AND ROBERT'S 1/2 TIME CHAT!

Following Sir Bobby's half-time rollicking, in which he branded the French winger's display so far as "pathetic", Robert provided three assists and netted himself as Robson saw his side come from behind to secure a comfortable 4-1 win.

"At half-time, I just told Laurent to wake himself up," said Robson.

"He had been a waste of space.

"Before the break, he flung across one pathetic corner which picked out the first man and it took him 17 minutes to get back into position!

"In the second half, he was suddenly a player again, but I didn't wave a magic wand.

"His delivery was suddenly perfect and he hit a smashing free-kick through a wall of defenders. It was amazing."

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