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: Scored 58 Premier League penalties.

9. Striker

CLUE: Scored 58 Premier League penalties. | Getty Images Photo: Ross Kinnaird

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CLUE: Started his career at Dundee United.

10. Striker

CLUE: Started his career at Dundee United. | Getty Images Photo: Gary M. Prior

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CLUE: Was registered at THREE North East clubs - only played for TWO.

11. Bench - goalkeeper

CLUE: Was registered at THREE North East clubs - only played for TWO. | Getty Images Photo: Phil Cole

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CLUE: Played 112 times for his country. Retired this summer.

12. Bench - defender

CLUE: Played 112 times for his country. Retired this summer. | Getty Images Photo: Alex Livesey

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