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: Was part of a squad that lost in the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1997.

5. Left-back

CLUE: Was part of a squad that lost in the final of the European Cup Winners' Cup in 1997. | Getty Images Photo: Stu Forster

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CLUE: Made more than 300 Premier League appearances in his career.

6. Right midfield

CLUE: Made more than 300 Premier League appearances in his career. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey

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CLUE: Come in No.37.

7. Midfield

CLUE: Come in No.37. | Getty Images Photo: Michael Steele

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CLUE: Won the Football League first division title with Leeds United.

8. Left midfield

CLUE: Won the Football League first division title with Leeds United. | Getty Images Photo: Clive Mason

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