Today is the 3rd anniversary of Bobby Robson’s death, when he succumbed to cancer, after a very long fight with the disease.
Bobby Robson – the great one – with John Carver
Bobby was a very good player and a great manager, and he was loved not only in England and Europe, but all around the football world.
For the record this is Bobby’s playing record:
Year Club Games Goals 1950–1956 Fulham 152 68 1956–1962 WBA 239 56 1962–1967 Fulham 192 9 Total 583 133
Bobby was a good player – a right half back – and he played 20 times for England with 4 goals.
But he was a better manager than a player, and his management record is as follows, and he finally got his dream job when he became manager of his home town club - Newcastle United – in 1999.
Year Club 1968 Fulham 1969–1982 Ipswich Town 1982–1990 England 1990–1992 PSV Eindhoven 1992–1994 Sporting CP 1994–1996 Porto 1996–1997 Barcelona 1998–1999 PSV Eindhoven 1999–2004 Newcastle United
Bobby saved Newcastle is his first season at the club, and he took over a side that was second bottom of the league to Sheffield Wednesday, after Ruud Gullit had been fired, and on his home debut as manager, Bobby inspired his players so much that they won that game 8-0, were 5-0 up at the half, and a certain Alan Shearer scored 5 goals.
His second season at Newcastle was a disappointment, but we also had lots of injuries, including one to Alan Shearer, but then in his last three seasons managing Newcastle we finished in 4th, 3rd and 5th place in the Premier League, and twice qualified for the Champions League and reached the semi-final of the Europa Cup in 2004.
While England manager from 1981 through 1990, Bobby led the National team to the quarter finals of the 1986 World Cup, when that hand of God beat us – in other words Maradona cheated by punching the ball into the net – and in 1990 we were beaten in the semi-final on penalties by West Germany after extra time.
Bobby Robson’s statue at St. James’ Park
The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, a charity which Bobby created to help fight cancer, lives on in his memory and has done great work in collecting millions of pounds in donations. for the cause of fighting cancer.
Bobby Robson was one of the all time great English football managers, but he was an even better person, and at the end of the day, that’s what’s really important in this life.
He will always remain a personal inspiration to me.
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52 responses so far ↓
1 geordiesteve520 // Jul 31, 2012 at 9:48 PM
One of the true greats, a wonderful human being, role model and one who is sorely missed.
2 eaststandgeordie1982 // Jul 31, 2012 at 9:49 PM
R.I.P sir bobby loved by all what a great man who is sadly missed
3 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 9:49 PM
RIP Sir Bobby. A great man, and his memory will forever be cherished.
4 Sholadona // Jul 31, 2012 at 9:50 PM
R.I.P. Sir Bobby. Legend, Gentleman, Geordie. Great man
5 Super Magpie // Jul 31, 2012 at 9:51 PM
RIP Sir Bobby
A true gentleman, NUFC legend and football legend.
Football has and never will have a character like Sir bobby.
Gone but never forgotten.
6 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jul 31, 2012 at 9:54 PM
485 posts last thread…
SBR was a true gent
7 WWYCD // Jul 31, 2012 at 9:54 PM
True footballing legend RIP Sir Bobby Robson
8 Big Pappa Cissé // Jul 31, 2012 at 9:57 PM
R.I.P. Sir Bobby Everyone will always remember where they were that day. I remeber I was on a training course for work in Nottingham having my dinner and it popped up on sky sports news, felt sick
9 darrenfletcher88 // Jul 31, 2012 at 9:57 PM
Legend, will never be forgot!!!!
10 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:00 PM
Great to see, just by the current posts in this thread, that Sir Bobby Robson is still keeping Newcastle United
11 MagpiesFlyHigh // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Dannyo
SBR was a role model for anyone involved in football management at the highest level.
Our decline started the day the Shepherds lost the plot
12 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:03 PM
Lee Ryder ?@lee_ryder
Ba got off the plane from Portugal with the team earlier… #nufc
I don’t think we need to worry, and once again, the NUFC regime has done the right thing by not offering a new contract.
13 JC148 // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:03 PM
First game I ever went to in 2002, Newcastle 4-1 Ipswich in the Worthington Cup. Sir Bobby was manager and one of the only things I remember is all 4 corners booming with ‘Walking in a Robson wonderland!’
14 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:05 PM
@MFH
Well, u can blame Shepard, but only partially.
It was the fans who were shouting for Robsons head when we had that poor start to the season.
And Shepard did what he tried to do all along, wether he managed it or not, please the fans.
15 Baro // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:08 PM
RIP …. Sir Bobby an absolute legend ….. RIP
16 josh // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:10 PM
@dannyo. To be honest all I can recall is shock when Robson got sacked and I don’t know a Newcastle fan that called for his head…
17 davybtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:10 PM
Classic Colin adamant ba was gone n Carroll was done deal now saying Carroll n not surprised ba stayed ha
18 JC148 // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:12 PM
Report from France that Newcastle must put in an improved offer in the next few hours or we can forget about signing Debuchy. Thoughts everyone?
19 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:12 PM
@josh
I’m not saying everyone did, but i can certainly remember a huge ammount calling for his head.
I’m not making it up, honest. Who do u really think would admit to that nowadays?
20 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:13 PM
R.I.P sir bobby, true gent, true legend, true geordie
21 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:14 PM
@davy
I don’t get how that guy has followers, he hasn’t gotten one right in 3 years ffs.
22 davybtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:14 PM
Honestly this debuchy thing is getting really boring jus pay the god damm €8m n get him signed he’s worth every penny it only bloody works out at 6.2mill
23 Beardsleys Love Child // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:15 PM
Legend…gentleman…geordie….
24 nufc13789 // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:16 PM
One word legend !
25 zico martin // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:18 PM
Just an amazing man with great warmth and a great spence of humour and a fantastic man manager but most of all a true Geordie legend
26 zico martin // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:19 PM
Dam this iPad and its predictive text ;0)
27 SupaToonKid // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:21 PM
RIP Sir Bobby, a legend to football & mankind
28 SupaToonKid // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:27 PM
Hopefully Debuchy deal can be wrapped up this week. Though I would still be very happy if we sign Van der Wiel if we miss out on Debuchy. Would be good as well if we can also do deals for Anita, Douglas & Koura; then we can fully focus on signing a 3rd FW to help Ba, Cissé, Shola & Sammy.
29 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:27 PM
The reserve match tomorrow will have 2-3 first teamers in it.
Wonder who…
30 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM
According to Dan King, possibly Good too, but he’s not sure.
31 rainrix // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:28 PM
RIP great man. Such a shame he couldnt see us rise again in this life.
32 pardews plan B // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Bobby you were a true gentleman, a great man, a legend, we will all remember you and cherish our memories of your time here.
Thank you.
33 Spuggy // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:35 PM
Sadly missed. Fondly remembered.
34 Billythefish // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM
True legend, met sir bobby years ago outside the ground, stood chatted and signed autographs for all and was only to happy to have his photo taken with the kids. RIP legend.
35 davybtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM
Staylor should b in the team tomorrow he needs the match fitness
36 Londtoon // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM
RIP Sir Bobby, I donated to your charity just the other week. You are still inspirational
37 TorqToon // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:38 PM
A true legend who never really passed away, he just ‘moved upstairs’ to guide the team and get a better view! We love and miss you, Wor Bobby!
38 Dannyo // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:39 PM
@davy
Would expect it, and possibly Gosling if he’s recovered.
39 Oldgit1 // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:40 PM
Sir Bobby, you will always remain in peoples hearts, truely a great man and an inspiration to all.
Your name will always live on. Thanks for the memories.
RIP
40 nimo // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:42 PM
Been n put flowers on his statue today.. Legend in every sense of the word.. Off topic any1 seen woman in black quite a scary film t say its a 12 wouldn’t like t think i was watching it alone 18yr ago which is What my 12 year old daughter did yesterday .. Didn’t sleep all night so i thought id gI’ve it a watch while wife on nights.. Made me jump a few times
41 Billythefish // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:45 PM
Every year we always think this year we will win something, I genuinely think 2012-13 it’s going to happen. Roll on the new season.
42 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:46 PM
Absolute Hero. One of the true greats and will always be remembered. RIP Bobby
43 Ibizatoon - Back by popular demand // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:48 PM
Billythefish…I salute your optimism. Bravo
44 hotdog // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:54 PM
nimo – I showed my kids American Werewolf in London recently and they were like “and that was scary when you were younger”
Sounds like woman in black might scare the bejjessus out of them haha
45 Super Magpie // Jul 31, 2012 at 10:59 PM
Billythefish
Keep dreamin mate, people have been saying that for 43years,
46 nimo // Jul 31, 2012 at 11:11 PM
Ha i made my daughter and son sit through the exorcist n she laughed n said was the reason this was banned because its lame.. So i got em to watch the original the ring n the original the grudge scared em stiff lol.. Think the only thing that scares me now is the fact my kids r growing up n i ain’t so young no more
47 toonarmydownsouth // Jul 31, 2012 at 11:23 PM
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jabfcBuWTOQ&feature=youtube_gdata_player
Fantastic tribute to the great sir bobby shows how well loved his was by his players, the fans and the whole football world you will be forever sorely missed not just by us geordis but the whole football nation
48 Toonfan_Ew Ew // Jul 31, 2012 at 11:33 PM
Still greatly missed Sir Bobby, R.I.P. It doesn’t seem like 3 years ago. I was standing in an office kitchen, during work experience, when I heard about his passing on the radio. I can’t imagine many football fans not shedding a tear that day and I also can’t think of many other managers who would receive the same sort of admiration and love as Sir Bobby. #BlackandWhiteKnight.
49 Magpie_Man // Aug 1, 2012 at 12:00 AM
RIP sir bobby, not only a legend, Geordie, gentlemen but an inspiration to us fans and everyone around the world.
50 nufc786 // Aug 1, 2012 at 12:07 AM
There’s only one Bobby Robson one Bobby Robson walking along singing a song walkin’ in a Robson wonderland. … true gent
People want success. It’s like coffee, they want instant.”
51 Jail for Ashley // Aug 1, 2012 at 7:07 AM
Geordie,miner,electrician footballing legend R.I.P.Sir Bobby never to be forgotten.
52 Lynchtoon // Aug 1, 2012 at 8:16 AM
What a great man, a true inspiration to many around the world RIP.
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