From Feyenoord to Highbury – An A to Z of 25 key moments, 20 years on from Sir Bobby Robson's Newcastle United appointment
By Liam Kennedy
Published 3rd Sep 2019, 16:45 BST
Updated 3rd Sep 2019, 16:45 BST
Today marks 20 years since Sir Bobby Robson was appointed as manager at boyhood heroes Newcastle United.
And it’s fair to say it was some ride with the knight of the realm at the helm at St James’s Park.
Champions League football, a trip to Wembley and a run to the UEFA Cup semi-final – Robson’s reign had everything but silverware in it.
Here’s 25 memorable moments in Robson’s time of Tyneside, as remembered by our NUFC writer Liam Kennedy.
Here’s 25 memorable moments in Robson’s time of Tyneside, as remembered by our NUFC writer Liam Kennedy.
9. Champions League LIFT OFF!
Newcastle celebrate Andy Griffin's goal during the UEFA Champions League, Group E match between Newcastle United and Juventus at St. James' Park in Newcastle on October 23, 2002. One win, two to go. Surely not? Photo: Stu Forster
10. ROTTERDAM: BELLLAAAMMMYYYYYYYY! History makers!
Craig Bellamy of Newcastle United celebrates after scoring the winning goal during the UEFA Champions League First Phase Group E match between Feyenoord and Newcastle United on November 13, 2002 played at the De Kuip Stadium in Rotterdam, Holland. Newcastle United won the match 3-2 and qualified for the last 16 of the competition. History makers. Photo: Stu Forster
BARCELONA, SPAIN - DECEMBER 11: Newcastle United manager Sir Bobby Robson watching the game from the dug-out during the match between Barcelona and Newcastle United in the UEFA Champions League, Second Phase, Group A match held on December 11, 2002 at the Nou Camp in Barcelona, Spain. Barcelona won the match 3-1. Shola Ameobi scored for United. Photo: Laurence Griffiths
Newcastle manager Bobby Robson and new signing Jonathan Woodgate address the assembled media during a press conference at St James Park on January 31, 2003 in Newcastle, England. Signed to play in the Champions League - he never made the proper competition with NUFC. Photo: Laurence Griffiths