Robson laughs off rumours ahead of Saints game

Newcastle boss Bobby Robson is determined to draw a line under an eventful week by claiming a first Premiership win of the season against Southampton.

The 70-year-old was furious over the rumours which spread like wildfire in midweek that he had resigned following a poor start to the campaign, and while he attempted to laugh it off yesterday, he was clearly still bristling.

"Where it all came from and how it transpired is quite bewildering," he said. "It's nonsensical it's quite disturbing, actually but I'm trying to have a laugh about it and be full of humour about it, to be honest.