"I worked with Sir Bobby for two, four, six years and there was not a single day he did not show his passion for Newcastle, the city, the region and the football club, the pride and the passion he felt for it,"
"He loved this club, he gave everything to this club. Of course, he would be so happy with that victory in the (League) Cup. I was so happy with that victory."
"I know that it is not the target. I know that Newcastle and all the Geordies want a reward that is bigger than the League Cup, but the League Cup is the beginning."
"To play in the Champions League is another very important step, and I think the club goes in the right direction."
Newcastle United ended a 70-year trophy drought by winning the EFL Cup with a victory over Liverpool and secured Champions League qualification. The club followed a 4-0 win against Union Saint-Gilloise but lost the Champions League opener to Barcelona. A manager preparing to face Benfica has historically won three of twelve away matches at St. James' Park, with one win in the last seven. Strong ties to Sir Bobby Robson reflect deep local pride and passion for the club. The League Cup victory is framed as a starting point, with Champions League participation representing another important step toward greater rewards.
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