Was at a Shearer and Rob Lee talk yesterday and Lee told the following story about Sir Bobby.
He was in his last year at Newcastle, 36 years old and with a contract running out. Goes to Sir Bobby, "Bobby I want a new contract". "Oh, I don't deal with contracts Rob. You'll have to see Freddy Shepherd for that".
So he goes to Freddy, "Freddy, I want a new contract".
Shepherd: "You know I don't do all that, Sir Bobby you have to talk to"
Lee: "...Right"
Back to Bobby he goes "Bobby, you're the one who deals with contracts".
SBR: "Yeap"
Lee: "I want a new contract".
SBR: "Can't really do that, Rob. You're 36, legs are gone"
Lee: "Okay, well I know West Ham are interested, so how about letting me go?"
SBR: "Ohh, Can't do that, Rob. You're my best player!"