Laurent Robert: a serious point from their forum

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Mostly the forum just shows how alike fans all over the world are - they are talking about whether the little wave he gave after yesterday's 0-0 draw with Lille was a sign and stressing about whether it was OK to boo him. However, there's one lad on there, saying that he is famously a player who only plays in the warm weather and goes into hibernation when it's cold and wonders how in Christ's name he'll get on in England, particularly in the North....

-- Anonymous, July 29, 2001

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obvious frustration at losing one of their better players. It may be spot on, but we need to view this as sour grapes on their part. Until he proves he is a completely useless git in the cold, I will wait to see it for myself.

-- Anonymous, July 29, 2001

maybe he'll be good for us when we play in London and Southmpton then

-- Anonymous, July 29, 2001

Thing is, Sparxx, this wasn't addressed to us: it was a discussion between some lads who were worried about the impact this move would have on his international career.

-- Anonymous, July 29, 2001

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