Robert Heads South

Last updated : 23 June 2005 By Mark Heys
Newcastle's Laurent Robert has decided to link up with compatriot Alain Perrin at Portsmouth next season ahead of playing UEFA Cup football with Bolton Wanderers.

The French winger signed for the South Coast club yesterday evening on a three year deal, one year more than what the Trotters had been willing to offer.

Robert moves to Fratton Park for an undisclosed fee and is said to be the first of a number of exciting signings by Perrin who looks to get Portsmouth pushing into the top half of the table.