Bobby's Warning to Prem

By Matthew Jones
July 15 2002

Sir Bobby Robson has warned the rest of the Premiership that he is building a team that can challenge for honours for years to come.

Sir Bobby Robson has warned the rest of the Premiership that he is building a team that can challenge for honours for years to come.

After picking up teenagers Jermaine Jenas and Hugo Viana and 20-year-old Titus Bramble this year, the Newcastle boss - on course to field the youngest side in the Premiership next season - believes the future is distinctly rosy at St James' Park.

"We have invested in young players so we have youth, strong legs and terrific potential," said Robson, who was quick to point out that all three of those buys are already first-team material.
"The players we have bought will not only play a big part in the long-term but the short-term as well.

"I see Jermaine Jenas, Hugo Viana and Titus Bramble as being the future of this club. They join an already young staff and that, to me, is the future of your football here."