ROBINSON MOVE COLLAPSES by Alex Livie

PAUL ROBINSONs proposed move from Newcastle to Wimbledon has fallen through. The player had apparently agreed a fee and personal terms, but the #1.5 million move has collapsed  with the reason as yet unknown.

Contrary to reports that the 22-year-old Sunderland-born forward had signed for the Dons, this confirmed Magpies boss Bobby Robson's opinion that the deal would not be completed until Monday.

Although there was no official comment from Wimbledon, other than that the deal had collapsed, it is highly likely to have been due to a medical, as Robinson had reportedly agreed personal terms with the South London club.

-- Anonymous, July 24, 2000

Answers

Oh well....

Only gutted cos it was 1.5mill back in the kitty....he's not a huge drain on resources and probably not a waste of space so if he stays with us then C'est La Vie....

-- Anonymous, July 24, 2000

Maybe this is the lucky break he needs to kick-start his career. Who's to bet he won't score 10 goals for Toon this season? Me - probably.

-- Anonymous, July 24, 2000

nufc.com is sating it fell through as he was unhappy about the cost of living in London. Arse.

-- Anonymous, July 25, 2000

According to today's Journal the deal isn't dead. They say Paul has asked for some time to consider the move. His Agent - actually former Durham cricketer John Morris - feels the deal is still likely to go ahead later in the week.

-- Anonymous, July 25, 2000