RlCO 0 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Robert finally leaves by Laurent Picard, 30 November 2007 Laurent Robert has been released by employer Levante after a long dispute. The former Newcastle star and Portsmouth player joined the Spanish club last term and only appeared 13 times. The Frenchman was not part of his club’s plans this season and did not train with the squad and did not play competitive football with Levante. The midfielder was urged to find a new club but his high wage demands made his move impossible. The Reunion Island-born star trained with former club Montpellier and had a trial period with Marseille, but remained under contract until Thursday. Levante have announced on their official website that the player has been released and is allowed to join another club on a free transfer. Robert wanted to be paid all his wages before leaving, and it is believed the Frenchman has been offered half. His future certainly lies in Ligue 1 or Ligue 2. http://www.setantasports.com/en/Sport/News...britain-locale/ And an extract from a translated piece in L'Quipe, nicked from NUFCView When you look in the mirror, do you think you made some bad career choices? Yes, I made a mistake especially when leaving Newcastle for Portsmouth. I would have done better to stay in Newcastle, it is a great club. Then, a few choices me prejudiced. I trusted the coaches who told me to do things that they have finally breached. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Meenzer 13941 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 "Robert finally leaves" "former Newcastle star and Portsmouth player" Some nice turns of phrase there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5881 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Ginola all over again. Thought he was too good for us. Turns out we were the best thing to happen to him in his whole career. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Ginola all over again. Thought he was too good for us. Turns out we were the best thing to happen to him in his whole career. Even though Ginola was voted best player when he was at Spurs? Or playing for a fantastic team in the Champions League at PSG? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5881 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 He made his name at newcastle and thats when most people remember his glory days. I wouldnt say PSV were 'fantastic' and he played in the champions league for us iirc? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 On his way to Norwich Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Mighty Hog 330 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 I think Johnny means PSG when he played just behind Weah in the CL. He never played in the CL for us as he was sold in the summer. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 He made his name at newcastle and thats when most people remember his glory days. I wouldnt say PSV were 'fantastic' and he played in the champions league for us iirc? No he never played in the Champions League for is, Ginola made his name in England for us, but many across the continent already knew of his talents. PSG weren't fantastic? That team could well have walked away with the European Cup back then. They had Weah, Rai, Ginola, Roche, Djorkaeff and Gomes, one hell of a team. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34160 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 PSG weren't fantastic? That team could well have walked away with the European Cup back then. They had Weah, Rai, Ginola, Roche, Djorkaeff and Gomes, one hell of a team. 2J, who was 9 or 10 at the time, remembers them well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 PSG weren't fantastic? That team could well have walked away with the European Cup back then. They had Weah, Rai, Ginola, Roche, Djorkaeff and Gomes, one hell of a team. 2J, who was 9 or 10 at the time, remembers them well. What's your point? I suppose I can't say Brazil of '70 weren't great then as I wasn't born at the time? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34160 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 PSG weren't fantastic? That team could well have walked away with the European Cup back then. They had Weah, Rai, Ginola, Roche, Djorkaeff and Gomes, one hell of a team. 2J, who was 9 or 10 at the time, remembers them well. What's your point? I suppose I can't say Brazil of '70 weren't great then as I wasn't born at the time? It's just the way you speak with such authority on the matter. "One hell of a team. I shat my nappy the first time I saw them! I remember it as if it was yesterday, I was teething at the time." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj 17 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 PSG weren't fantastic? That team could well have walked away with the European Cup back then. They had Weah, Rai, Ginola, Roche, Djorkaeff and Gomes, one hell of a team. 2J, who was 9 or 10 at the time, remembers them well. What's your point? I suppose I can't say Brazil of '70 weren't great then as I wasn't born at the time? It's just the way you speak with such authority on the matter. "One hell of a team. I shat my nappy the first time I saw them! I remember it as if it was yesterday, I was teething at the time." Sorry for taking a past interest in football. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Matt 0 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 Thought he was too good for us. Disagree with that entirely. He was systematically hounded out by the likes of Souness and Oliver. Otherwise surely he would have been shouting from the rooftops for a European giant to get him. Unlike Ginola who fired a barrage of abuse as soon as he was over the Tyne Bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Walliver 0 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 PSG weren't fantastic? That team could well have walked away with the European Cup back then. They had Weah, Rai, Ginola, Roche, Djorkaeff and Gomes, one hell of a team. 2J, who was 9 or 10 at the time, remembers them well. What's your point? I suppose I can't say Brazil of '70 weren't great then as I wasn't born at the time? It's just the way you speak with such authority on the matter. "One hell of a team. I shat my nappy the first time I saw them! I remember it as if it was yesterday, I was teething at the time." Sorry for taking a past interest in football. More importantly, why were you wearing nappies when you were 9 or 10? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
gram 0 Posted December 12, 2007 Share Posted December 12, 2007 He made his name at newcastle and thats when most people remember his glory days. I wouldnt say PSV were 'fantastic' and he played in the champions league for us iirc? No he never played in the Champions League for is, Ginola made his name in England for us, but many across the continent already knew of his talents. PSG weren't fantastic? That team could well have walked away with the European Cup back then. They had Weah, Rai, Ginola, Roche, Djorkaeff and Gomes, one hell of a team. Leonardo came just after too Ginola left. He was some player for them too. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 He made his name at newcastle and thats when most people remember his glory days. I wouldnt say PSV were 'fantastic' and he played in the champions league for us iirc? So much wrong with that post I don't know where to start. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 13804 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 PSG weren't fantastic? That team could well have walked away with the European Cup back then. They had Weah, Rai, Ginola, Roche, Djorkaeff and Gomes, one hell of a team. 2J, who was 9 or 10 at the time, remembers them well. What's your point? I suppose I can't say Brazil of '70 weren't great then as I wasn't born at the time? It's just the way you speak with such authority on the matter. "One hell of a team. I shat my nappy the first time I saw them! I remember it as if it was yesterday, I was teething at the time." It's a catch 22 situation man. They'l slit your throat for not being old enough to remember John Anderson, or in fact care about him in general and they'l mock you for actually knowing of teams from the past in detail Too perpetual, Too snobby... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sweetleftpeg 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Wahey! A Robert argument! Takes me back. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 5881 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 He made his name at newcastle and thats when most people remember his glory days. I wouldnt say PSV were 'fantastic' and he played in the champions league for us iirc? No he never played in the Champions League for is, Ginola made his name in England for us, but many across the continent already knew of his talents. PSG weren't fantastic? That team could well have walked away with the European Cup back then. They had Weah, Rai, Ginola, Roche, Djorkaeff and Gomes, one hell of a team. You never said that though, you said PSV I thought it strange at the time i couldnt remember him playing in holland! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
toontoasey 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 how old will Robert be now? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Fish 8946 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 thought he was a top rate player on his day. Felt he bore the brunt of those fans who need a scape goat (Yes Scott I'm talking to you). We could do with his flair and deadball ability that he showed in his first season or so. anyone remember these? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom_NUFC 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Genuinely I class Robert as one of the best NUFC players I've seen Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gemmill 34160 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 thought he was a top rate player on his day. Felt he bore the brunt of those fans who need a scape goat (Yes Scott I'm talking to you). We could do with his flair and deadball ability that he showed in his first season or so. anyone remember these? Oooo a youtube compilation. Is there one that shows him wandering around the place looking disinterested too? Cos he did that a shitload. As for needing a scapegoat, I don't, I just wasn't blind to the fact that towards the end of his time here he was neither use nor ornament. Maybe you were at uni at that point so didn't have to sit through it first-hand week after week. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ally 0 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 On his day he was unplayable tbh, brilliant player. A bit (ok a lot) more work ethic and a zip on his mouth and he could have achieved anything really. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 133 Posted December 13, 2007 Share Posted December 13, 2007 Shame we couldn't just wheel him out on to the pitch everytime the likes of Emre and Geremi are tempted to "attempt" a free kick. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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