Guest Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 Bobby Robson has passed away at the age of 76 after a battle against lung cancer. He took England to the semi-finals of the World Cup as well as winning trophies with Ipswich Town, PSV, Porto and Barcelona, but his proudest moments came as manager of his beloved Newcastle United. RIP Uncle Bobby A very sad day for English football and he will be missed, A legend in his own right and for me he was the perfect Gentleman all through his long and distinguished career R.I.P Sir Bobby
chairman Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 I'll second those comments. He was a brave Gentleman to the end and a great loss to his Family,Friends and Football. R.I.P.
Soccer Follower Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 He was a true gent and bore his illness with dignity as he lived his life. He'll be sadly missed in the football world.
somersetspur Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 Just heard the news,what a loss,a true football man. Always had time for Bobby when he spoke. Deepest sympathies to all his family and friends. R.I.P Mr Robson.
Guest Tremough Defender Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 A True Gent indeed. I can't imagine there will be many people who will disagree with the sentiments here. He will be sadly missed and I hope it puts things in perspective for some people. Newcastle Football Club springs to mind. RIP Sir Bobby Jj
Cornwall_Hammer Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 One of the best managers ever and was a true football lover! RIP Sir Bobby Robson
GuvDRed Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 One of the best men in football,A true gentleman. R.I.P. Sir Bobby.
Guest Clancy Von-Heffenburger Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 One of the best!!! a true gentlemen that had utmost respect for his counterparts in the game- never slagged anyone off e.g. nowadays with these spanish managers that come out with a list in a press conference trying to play mind games!! but most of all loved the game itself for what it is and appreciated how lucky he was to have the opportunities he had in life!!! also had the best team since 66' in italia 90- what a legendary group of players there. the 1st world cup i can remember and will never forget! thanks for the memories and r.i.p.!!!
Guest The Judge aka RED OR DEAD Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 RIP Englands best ever manager, simply a legend !
TRUCKER Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 I hope all cornish clubs have a minutes silence at the begining of the season for a true gent and Newcastle legend. R.I.P Sir Bobby
Guest Spenny Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 He made my ipswich boys a real force among the big spenders in the late 70's early 80's winning the fa cup and uefa cup. He was the last person to take a family club from nowhere with not much money to contenders which will probably never happen again. RIP Sir Bobby from all truely thankfull tractor boys!!
Whistleblower Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 I think the great man deserves a minutes applause rather than silence. A truly great ambassador for English football,you only have to hear the respect that Shearer and Lineker had for him to realise how high he was regarded. R.I.P. Sir Bobby
Guest BLATCHY Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 MY GODFATHER USED TO PLAY UNDER HIM WHEN HE WAS IPSWICH MANAGER. HE ALWAY'S SAID THAT SIR BOBBY WAS 1 OF THE NICEST BLOKES YOU COULD EVER MEET. REST IN PEACE A TRUE ENGLISH FOOTBALL LEGEND.
Football person Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 on the radio today, chris waddle said one of his best sir bobby memories was while on england duty, sir bobby turned to the bench and shouted 'stevie, get warm' with that gary stevens, trevor steven, steve bull and steve hodge all starting running up and down the line!!!!! list his winners trophies, frightening. R.I.P. true great
telithowitis Posted July 31, 2009 Report Posted July 31, 2009 One of the most passionate people ever involved in football. Not only did he win graciously he lost graciously as well & I never heard anyone say a bad word about him. Thanks for the England memories. R.I.P.
100%cornish Posted August 1, 2009 Report Posted August 1, 2009 Really sorry to hear of the death of a real nice genuine person bobby robson i met him once at home park when ipswich played there got his photo and autograph had time for you unlike todays managers and greedy players bobby made over a million pounds for his cancer charity surely some of these super rich footballers could of just donated a million just like that but no they just live in there great big mansions and drive there big flash cars the transfer fees have got stupid and is ruining the game its even getting stupid in grass roots football down here with a certain club paying stupid money to there players but they will come unstuck before long ,hope theres a good crowd for the legends match at newquay and the weather stays fine .
A One And A Six Posted August 3, 2009 Report Posted August 3, 2009 Not only a top manager with Ipswich, Newcastle and England but one of a few British managers in modern football to win trophys abroad with some of Europes biggest clubs (PSV, Barcelona, Sporting Lisbon and Porto). Also a England international as a player, a fact often overshadowed by his succesful managerial career. Very brave man to fight his illness as long as he did and was always a character during intervievs and conferences - always made me smile when during his time at Newcastle, he would get names hopelessly wrong! Top football man, will be missed by all.
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