Author: Bobby Robson Page 2

They're two points behind us, so we're neck and neck.

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We've got nothing to lose, and there's no point losing this game.

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Steve Hodge has been unfit for two weeks, well, no, for 14 days.

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Well, we got nine and you can’t score more than that.

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We didn’t underestimate them – they were a lot better than we thought.

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They’ve probably played better than they’ve ever done for a few weeks.

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I do want to play the long ball and I do not want to play the short ball. I think long and short balls is what football is all about.

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We’re flying on the Concorde; that’ll shorten the distance — that’s self-explanatory.

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Well we got nine and you can't score more than that.

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Everyone’s got tough games coming up. Manchester United have got Arsenal, Arsenal have got Manchester United and Leeds have got Leeds.

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The margin is very marginal.

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Home advantage gives you an advantage.

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We’ve got great speed in the team, not just Gary Speed, but great speed!

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Until we’re out of the Champions’ League we’re still in it.

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Gary Speed has never played better, never looked fitter, never been older.

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He’s very fast and if he gets a yard ahead of himself nobody will catch him.

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Their football was exceptionally good – and they played some good football.

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Maybe not goodbye, but farewell…

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I’m not going to look beyond the semi-final – but I would love to lead Newcastle out at the final.

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When he was dribbling, he used to go through a minefield with his arm, a bit like you go through a supermarket.

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Sir Bobby to Bryan Robson: Good morning, Bobby.

Bryan: You’re Bobby, I’m Bryan!

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