Bowyer ban prompts Robson rethink

Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson has been forced to rethink his plans for tomorrow night’s UEFA Cup third-round, first-leg clash with Valerenga in Oslo.

Newcastle manager Sir Bobby Robson has been forced to rethink his plans for tomorrow night’s UEFA Cup third-round, first-leg clash with Valerenga in Oslo.

Midfielder Lee Bowyer is ineligible after it was revealed that he has not served his six-match European ban, while defender Jonathan Woodgate again misses out with a groin injury.

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