11 Sep 1999: Newcastle manager Bobby Robson gives tactical advice to oncoming substitute Silvio Maric during the FA Carling Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United played at Stamford Bridge, London. The game finished in a 1-0 win for Chelsea. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsportplaceholder image
11 Sep 1999: Newcastle manager Bobby Robson gives tactical advice to oncoming substitute Silvio Maric during the FA Carling Premier League match between Chelsea and Newcastle United played at Stamford Bridge, London. The game finished in a 1-0 win for Chelsea. \ Mandatory Credit: Gary M Prior/Allsport | Getty Images

Euro champ to Hebburn hero - guess Bobby Robson's first Newcastle United team at Chelsea, 20 years on

By Liam Kennedy
Published 11th Sep 2019, 16:45 GMT
Updated 11th Sep 2019, 19:00 GMT

Twenty years ago today Bobby Robson took charge of his first game as Newcastle United boss.

The week previous to the famous 8-0 win over Sheffield Wednesday, Robson was handed the reins at Stamford Bridge, as United lost 1-0 in west London.

But can you name the starting XI and subs? Click through and all will be revealed.

CLUE: Irishman. Now works in the dugout.

1. Goalkeeper

CLUE: Irishman. Now works in the dugout. | Getty Images Photo: Gary M. Prior

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CLUE: Was once the most expensive defender in English football.

2. Right-back

CLUE: Was once the most expensive defender in English football. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster

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CLUE: Went on to play 117 games for Fulham.

3. Centre-back

CLUE: Went on to play 117 games for Fulham. | Getty Images Photo: Mike Finn-Kelcey

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CLUE: Was part of a European Championship winning squad - but never saw action.

4. Centre-back

CLUE: Was part of a European Championship winning squad - but never saw action. | Getty Images Photo: Mark Thompson

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