Sir Bobby Robson has revealed he spoke with Dennis Wise last week over criticism of his role at Newcastle United.

In his column for the Mail on Sunday, Robson wrote: "Dennis felt I have been a little unfair and wanted to point out that he did come to the north-east on Monday and Tuesdays, and went back on Wednesdays when the players had the day off anyway.

"My response was that my feelings were not personal, but I was speaking as someone who put the club's interests first. My principles are unchanged, I think anyone who holds an important executive position at Newcastle United should be based in or around the city."