Derby were relegated, French international was given his cards, and now Robert is settled at Toronto FC ... under ex-Newcastle coach John Carver.Carver: "It's not about what players have to prove, it's about the fact they have so much to play for and offer.
"Newcastle fans know what Robert's ability is about. From what I have seen in the short space of time he has been here, he has some desire back.
"He has had a couple of wayward years and he actually seems to want to prove a point.
"He's not here on holiday, he's working hard and he's a great professional."
2000/05 L.Robert 155/26 32
French player who was a last minute signing from Paris St Germain after Zenden let down Bobby Robson and joined Chelsea rather than Newcastle. Tricky left-winger who started brilliantly, but suffered after a game against Liverpool when Jamie Carragher kicked him from one end of the field to the other. Went through a lull, but pulled himself out of it. Cost £9.5m. Had trouble with Robson because he insisted telling the world his thoughts on his website. Souness arrived and said he was a waste of talent because he only looked good going forward. Joined Portsmouth in 2005 but left with a parting shot for Souness.