SPIRIT OF BOBBY? YES SIR

Howe admits he may use legend Robson as an inspiration for Magpies v Barca

- BY LEE RYDER

EDDIE HOWE insists he will have no hesitation using legendary Newcastle United and England boss Sir Bobby Robson as some inspiration for his players against Barcelona tonight.

The iconic Englishman - who guided the Three Lions to the semifinals of Italia 90 - managed both Barca and Newcastle during his illustrious career in the dugout.

There were emotional scenes at St James' Park on the eve of the game, as Barca and Newcastle fans draped his statue with scarves of both teams with his son Mark saying yesterday: "It's a special game and I wish dad was alive to be here."