Newcastle boss Bobby Robson will sit down and talk with the players today that shamed the club last week in Spain.

The Newcastle boss will he will listen to the pleas of Kieron Dyer, Carl Cort, Craig Bellamy and Andy Griffin at a hearing arranged for the players sent home early from the club's training trip to Spain.

Rumour has it that the four players’ were sent home after missing a dinner for Newcastle legend Sir John Hall, preferring to go drinking instead. However, it seems these reports are wide off the mark and have been exaggerated.

Robson is expected to fine each player and warn them of their future conduct.