Newcastle were 2-0 up at half-time after Andy O'Brien swivelled to crash the ball into the net and Gary Speed headed home a Nolberto Solano corner. The England international crossed to Robert, who, with his back to goal, quickly adjusted his feet and then flicked the ball home with the heel of his boot. The Most and Amazing Football Vines. His lacklustre work ethic and sometimes selfish play were justifiably criticised on more than one occasion, but the goals he scored still live long in the memory of the fans who were lucky enough to see them live. Not Robert. 07/11/2004 This overview shows all goals scored by the selected player, including the results of the games. What’s more, he made it all look so easy. That's not to say the man from the isle of Reunion hadn't got any guile. Ce match n’a été suivi par personne d’autre. The Frenchman broke infield before feeding Jermaine Jenas, who released Kieron Dyer. He loved trying his luck from 30 yards or more, resulting in more astonishing goals, but could be a major threat from close range too, as proven in 2004 against Fulham when Robert found himself in the box, struggling to adjust his body to get on the end of a Nolberto Solano cross. But Jonathan Woodgate managed to cross the ball back in and, after Alan Shearer's initial effort was blocked, O'Brien eventually forced the ball home. The cult of Robert is easy to fall in love with.   |  15:00, 12. In the 'GOAL!' Pride at the unexpected coming off, sure, but also an element of “I knew I could do that”. Sure, you could describe it as Kieron Dyer’s delivery from the right being turned into the net by Robert from six yards, but that’s like describing Breaking Bad as “that show where a drug dealer dies”. Five minutes before the interval, another Newcastle corner ended with Speed heading past Van der Saar at the near post. His late-season goal against Everton reminded us what to expect from him: it might not be a winner, it might not even be meaningful in any real sense, it might not have even been necessary, but it would look good. Saint-Benoît, Position: Robert ended up clashing with Robson's replacement Graene Souness, publicly criticising the Scot, as well as the Newcastle squad. dim., 07/11/2004 Left Winger, Former International: Journée against Newcastle United. The sheer volume of YouTube compilations that bear Robert's name show his true popularity amongst the footballing fraternity. Crée un compte sur Transfermarkt, et c’est parti. This one, titled 'When Laurent Robert hit the ball, it stayed hit' is the absolute embodiment of Robert's game. If that ended up being the only goal Robert ever scored for the club, he’d have still achieved more than a fair few others who arrived with a high fee and a lot of pressure. December 15, 2019 2:28 pm . Even when he wasn’t guiding in those trademark free-kick missiles, the fearsome French winger was a real menace both in the box and from distance. 2: Living the Dream..., his overhead kick against Fulham is featured as Muñez's goal at the start. For a moment, it looked like the chance was about to go begging, but he somehow contrived to leap off the ground, facing away from goal and twisting his left leg at just the right angle to guide the ball into the net. Laurent Robert wasn't one of those footballers. Your email address will not be published. movies, it's not Santiago Munez contorting his body against Fulham, or rocketing a free-kick in to the roof of the net against Liverpool, it's Laurent Robert. He scored in one of his first games, but fans had to wait until his fourth match, against Manchester United, for a glimpse of what the winger was really capable of. In 240p glory, Robert smashes home goals against the likes of Manchester United, Arsenal and a mesmerising volley against Spurs. Laurent Robert wasn't one of those footballers. The option was put in place to protect both Newcastle and Portsmouth, just in case Robert let his mouth run riot like it had at the expense of Souness. Looking at the goal against Spurs again, you can see Robert stretching to reach the ball, yet still mustering enough power to leave the net billowing and Kasey Keller on the flat of his back. Robert's goal of the season contender arrived soon after the interval, while Sean Davis reduced the deficit with a low shot late in the game. Robert’s Newcastle team-mates stepping away and letting him shoot from here is the perfect example of knowing what’s best for you. Even Olivier Bernard would agree, if he's not still concussed. Is there any sweeter sight in football than watching an expertly-taken free kick sail past the keeper and into the back of the net? Unlike so many other players who fail to balance power and precision in their set-piece strikes, Robert’s technique was simply flawless. Matches: 79; Goals: 91; Wins: 56; Draws: 13; Defeats: 10; Points average: 2.29 ; Game winning goals: 28. 00:35 Flashback: Robert volley stuns Spurs 23/9/2020 CC AD; 01:49 Newcastle edge Man City in seven-goal classic 05/7/2020 CC AD; 01:39 Best goals by French players 24/5/2020 CC AD; 02:11 On this day - 29 Mar 2002: Newcastle 6-2 Everton 29/3/2020 CC AD; More Videos: Latest Player Videos But when your highlights reel is as good as Robert’s and better than plenty of players’ entire careers, frankly, who gives a shit? Laurent Robert's wonder goal capped an impressive Newcastle win over Fulham. It could have been more had Van der Saar not kept out two fierce Robert shots as well as a Solano effort with his legs. Newcastle's Laurent Robert says that his remarkable acrobatic goal against Fulham was as a result of him playing on his son's computer games. Character Santiago Muñez (Kuno Becker) strikes it and it zooms out as Robert's free kick hits the top corner. Robert's goal against Liverpool in the 2004–05 season at St James' Park is used as the winner against the same team in Goal!. By the end of it all, he was none the wiser. Sure, you could describe it as Kieron Dyer’s delivery from the right being turned into the net by Robert from six yards, but that’s like describing Breaking Bad as “that show where a drug dealer dies”. The goal at Everton might have been stupid in theory, but it looked eminently sensible compared to some of the shooting positions which would follow. The Frenchman steeled himself, taking a short run up and curling the ball neatly into the top corner over a flailing Fabien Barthez. | That's not to say the man from the isle of Reunion hadn't got any guile. The winger fell out with manager Alain Perrin, but was granted salvation when Harry Redknapp returned to save the south coast club from relegation, playing in a few matches before being booted out the door in January. Certain footballers don't dribble with the ball, they delicately stroke it to their whim with a velvet touch. #vines #footballvines. Some optimistic fans might have been hopeful that Robert could get it on target, but few could have expected what happened next. Your email address will not be published. Date of birth/Age: This mad goal against Fulham exemplifies that, with Robert contorting his body in order to get a heel on the ball and past Edwin van der Sar. Pas de vacances sans foot en direct ? But, for managers and fellow players, Robert was a tough character to curtail. In retrospect, the first two seasons were the hors d’œuvres: the main course would come in the 2003-04 campaign, as Robert showed the best of what can happen when there’s no one around to ask “are you sure about that?”. Sadly, his time at the club ended on a sour note, with the winger falling out with management and his squad mates and eventually moving on to Portsmouth. It’s an exceptionally difficult skill to master, with few players ever truly attaining the level of proficiency required to reliably score one free kick after another, but Newcastle’s Laurent Robert was one of those rare individuals. That season, Newcastle ended up finishing third. Both goals came from corners, with Speed's aerial ability prominent on each occasion. Fulham were finished off by a flowing Newcastle move, started and finished by Robert. The pick of the bunch was another dead ball effort from similar range against Southampton, a drilled effort which left goalkeeper Paul Jones with his head and body contorted, facing forward, back and to the side, in an effort to understand whether he had dived past or even through the ball. But Newcastle ran out convincing winners to move into fifth place in the Premiership, four points behind Charlton. Newcastle had been awarded a free kick a fair distance away from goal. Laurent Robert is etched into our collective memory as a talismanic winger, decked in black and white stripes, with an absolute cannon of a shot. For using this site, please activate JavaScript. So, here's to you, Laurent Robert, you're the absolute personification of a 'thunderbastard'. Imagine if he’d hit it from a sensible position. Retrouvez la rencontre de Premier League Blackburn - Fulham en live sur Eurosport. 00:35 Flashback: Robert volley stuns Spurs 23/9/2020 CC AD; 01:49 Newcastle edge Man City in seven-goal classic 05/7/2020 CC AD; 01:39 Best goals by French players 24/5/2020 CC AD; 02:11 On this day - 29 Mar 2002: Newcastle 6-2 Everton 29/3/2020 CC AD; More Videos: Latest Player Videos He could be a bit of a frustrating and lazy presence on the pitch from time to time, failing to do too much running, but when the ball was at his feet, fans knew that a moment of magic might only be a second or two away. With this, though, there was no one who thought the effort could have been saved. Arbitre: Howard Webb. That's not to say the man from the isle of Reunion hadn't got any guile. That outburst led to the winger moving to Portsmouth on loan for one season, with the option to add two years to his stay at Fratton Park. It is also possible to select a competition. After his first season at St James's Park, Robert nearly quit Newcastle due to being unhappy at the signings made by Sir Bobby Robson. It would be technically accurate, but the journey is always more important than its conclusion. Robert arrived on Tyneside in 2001 after establishing himself in his native France with solid spells at Montpellier and PSG.