Future looking bright for Newcastle, says Robson

BOBBY ROBSON sees a bright future for his Newcastle side, who demonstrated again at Elland Road that they have usurped Leeds as the Premiership’s up-and-coming force.

Not so long ago Leeds were being hailed as a team capable of overthrowing the old guard of Arsenal and Manchester United.

Money was seemingly no object as former manager David O'Leary spent vast sums on a number of quality players and Leeds appeared ready to conquer at home and abroad. But one by one the wheels have fallen off the bandwagon, and Leeds are now trying to catch up not only on Newcastle but also on the likes of Everton and Southampton.