Magpies fine Robert

Newcastle today fired off their final parting shot at dissenting Frenchman Laurent Robert by fining him two weeks’ wages after the player launched a furious broadside at manager Graeme Souness.

Magpies fine Robert

Newcastle today fired off their final parting shot at dissenting Frenchman Laurent Robert by fining him two weeks’ wages after the player launched a furious broadside at manager Graeme Souness.

The 30-year-old Frenchman, who remains a Magpies’ player until his move to Portsmouth comes into force on Friday, was punished over scathing comments published today.

“Newcastle United today fined Laurent Robert two weeks’ wages for a breach of club discipline,” the club announced on their website, www.nufc.co.uk.

“It follows a newspaper article containing comments attributed to the Frenchman criticising Magpies manager Graeme Souness.

“Both the player and Portsmouth, where Robert will play next season, will be notified of the decision.”

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