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Sean McCormick

Laurent Robert's Newcastle Champions League hope and pays tribute to 'father' Sir Bobby Robson

Newcastle United legend Laurent Robert is hopeful the Magpies can build on their momentous 2022/23 campaign under Eddie Howe next season.

Robert, who played for Newcastle between 2001 and 2005, was speaking about his former side at the annual Sir Bobby Robson Foundation golf event in Portugal, with the Frenchman 'very happy' to be at the golf day in honour of his former boss.

The 48-year-old was part of the last Newcastle side to play in the Champions League back in 2003, describing Robson as a 'father' figure.

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