A Sad Toon
‘FANS are no respecters of age or reputation and Newcastles failure to qualify for next seasons Champions League could spell the end of the managerial road for Sir Bobby Robson.
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Tynes Up, Bobby, says the Sun headline following the 3-3 draw at Southampton that finally sunk the Magpies hopes of finishing fourth in the Premiership.
Now it looks unlikely that the club will even finish fifth and so will miss out on a place in the Uefa Cup a scenario that Robson himself admits would be a disaster.
Not that things are much better for Gerard Houllier, despite the result at St Marys confirming his Liverpool sides participation in at least one round of the Champions League.
The Star picks up on a less than glowing assessment of the Frenchman from wannabe Liverpool investor Steve Morgan, who is reportedly planning to pay £73m for a 30% stake in the club.
And it starts looking around for possible candidates to take over at Anfield.
Nor is there better news for third-placed Manchester United, who will lose Ruud Van Nistelrooy over the summer in a £40m transfer to Real Madrid, says the Mail.
Only Arsenal have reason to celebrate, with news in the Sun that Dennis Bergkamp has signed a one-year extension to his contract which will surely see him finish his glittering career in north London.
Theres a case of déjà vu about the draw for the 2007 Rugby World Cup, in which England will of course be defending champions.
They have once again drawn South Africa in what could again be their first game of the tournament.
The Times observes that England have an excellent recent record against the Springboks, but plenty can change in the next three years.
John Smit, the Boks captain, went a long way to revealing the cause of the problem.
To see South Africa at No.6 in the world rankings is unacceptable, he said. The ball is on our court.
Pitch, dear Smitty. Pitch.’
Posted: 13th, May 2004 | In: Back pages Comment | TrackBack | Permalink
