Robson fury at Jenas miss

Furious Newcastle manager Bobby Robson branded Jermain Jenas’ crucial sudden-death penalty miss “outrageous and unprofessional” after the England midfielder’s chip over the crossbar handed Chelsea the inaugural FA Premier League Asia Cup.

Furious Newcastle manager Bobby Robson branded Jermain Jenas’ crucial sudden-death penalty miss “outrageous and unprofessional” after the England midfielder’s chip over the crossbar handed Chelsea the inaugural FA Premier League Asia Cup.

With Chelsea leading the shoot-out 5-4, Jenas had to score to keep Newcastle’s hopes alive after the rip-roaring final had somehow ended 0-0.

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