Robson rage at the fans

'The club have played 28 times in Europe over the last two seasons. When was the last time this club did that? People have forgotten that. The expectation here is so high. Five of our big players did not play here today. All five would have played and you have to remember that.

'My policy has not been to talk about the injuries but we've lost first-team regulars and we're not complaining.

'We'll need to have resolve and commitment to qualify for the Champions League now. My message to everyone is to get your head up and your chin up.

'There are still two games to play. In football you always have a chance. You have to believe that.'

Newcastle - without the injured Jonathan Woodgate, Jermaine Jenas, Kieron Dyer and Craig Bellamy plus Andy O'Brien, who was suspended - were pegged back when Viorel Ganea cancelled out Lee Bowyer's first goal for Newcastle.

When Robson took off Laurent Robert in the 80th minute, the Frenchman was jeered from all sections of the ground and his replacement, Hugo Viana, was also heckled as he came on. Both players have been criticised for their performances, especially in the 2-0 UEFA Cup semi-final defeat in Marseille last Thursday which ended Newcastle's hopes of a first major trophy since 1969.

Shearer's 82nd-minute penalty miss, as Wolves goalkeeper Paul Jones pulled off a brilliant one-handed save, increased the frustration of the fans.