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: Once reached the final qualifying round of the FA Cup with non-league side Hebburn.

13. Bench - midfield

CLUE: Once reached the final qualifying round of the FA Cup with non-league side Hebburn. | Getty Images Photo: Graham Chadwick

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CLUE: First player from his country to appear in an FA Cup final.

14. Bench - attacker

CLUE: First player from his country to appear in an FA Cup final. | Getty Images Photo: Ben Radford

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CLUE: Sunderland-born frontman came off the bench that day.

15. Bench - Striker

CLUE: Sunderland-born frontman came off the bench that day. | Getty Images Photo: Gary M. Prior

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XI: Tommy Wright; Warren Barton, Alain Goma, Nikos Dabizas, Didier Domi; Nolberto Solano, Kieron Dyer, Rob Lee, Gary Speed; Duncan Ferguson, Alan Shearer. BENCH: Steve Harper, Aaron Hughes, Jamie McClen, Silvio Maric, Paul Robinson.

16. REVEALED - the 16 players picked for Robson's first game

XI: Tommy Wright; Warren Barton, Alain Goma, Nikos Dabizas, Didier Domi; Nolberto Solano, Kieron Dyer, Rob Lee, Gary Speed; Duncan Ferguson, Alan Shearer. BENCH: Steve Harper, Aaron Hughes, Jamie McClen, Silvio Maric, Paul Robinson. | Getty Images Photo: Gary M. Prior

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