dragg

31 Jul 09, 19:08

Trump_Card

31 Jul 09, 19:22

Football mourns Sir Bobby

Former England boss loses cancer battle

Former England, Newcastle United and Ipswich Town manager Sir Bobby Robson has died at the age of 76.

Robson was one of the most respected and well-liked figures in the football world and his managerial career took in further spells with PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona.

He had been battling cancer for the past 15 years and set up the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation to help with the earlier detection and treatment of the disease.

Robson's final public appearance came at St James' Park on Sunday when tens of thousands of fans turned out on Tyneside to support a charity match to raise funds for his foundation.

Robson was capped 20 times by his country and was a hugely-popular player during his time with Fulham and West Bromwich Albion.

He took England to the brink of the World Cup final during Italia 90 only to see their hopes dashed in a dramatic penalty shoot-out defeat by West Germany in the semi-finals.

Great sadness

A statement issued on behalf of his family read: "It is with great sadness that it has been announced today that Sir Bobby Robson has lost his long and courageous battle with cancer.

"He died very peacefully this morning at his home in County Durham with his wife and family beside him.

"Sir Bobby's funeral will be private and for family members only.

"A thanksgiving service in celebration of Sir Bobby's life will be held at a later date for his many friends and colleagues.

"Lady Robson and the family would very much appreciate it if their privacy could be respected at this difficult time."

Silverware

Robson enjoyed great success during his time as manager of Ipswich, guiding the Portman Road club to the 1978 FA Cup and Uefa Cup glory in 1981 and twice securing runners-up spot in the league.

Following his departure from the England post after Italia 90, he guided PSV to the Eredivisie title in the 1991/1992 season.

Further silverware was to follow in Portugal as Porto clinched the league title, Portuguese Cup and Super Cup during his tenure at the helm.

And Barcelona were crowned European Cup Winners' Cup, Spanish Cup and Spanish Super Cup winners while Robson was in charge at Camp Nou.

His five-year spell in the dugout at his beloved Newcastle saw the most successful recent spell in the club's history as he guided the Magpies to three top-five Premier League finishes and saw them play in the UEFA Champions League.

handbook

31 Jul 09, 19:39

R.I.P Sir Bobby Robson... this is so sudden to me tat he had pass away T_T

ASKL!

31 Jul 09, 19:43

R.I.P

Master -_-

31 Jul 09, 21:44

the gentleman, the manager...

RIP Sir Bobby

zocoss

31 Jul 09, 22:28

Sir Bobby loses cancer battle

SO SPECIAL ... Jose Mourinho and Sir Bobby Robson

THE world of football is in mourning following the death of Sir Bobby Robson. Sir Bobby finally lost his brave 18-year battle with cancer this morning at the age of 76. And tributes from the game's top names have been flooding in ever since.

Inter Milan boss Jose Mourinho was given his big break when Robson was in charge at Sporting Lisbon. He went from a teacher to a member of of Sporting's coaching staff before following Sir Bobby to Porto and Barcelona.

And the Special One was quick to acknowledge how much he owed his former boss.

Mourinho said: "It is difficult to accept such a person is no longer with us. "But he is immortal because he leaves in everybody who knows him a mark of his personality.

"He was a great coach but, more than that, a great person."

Pitot

31 Jul 09, 22:31

May he soar high in the other world.

RIP. Sir Bobby.

marcteng

1 Aug 09, 00:23

its remarkable that he survived 4 cancers, but the last one he did not. can you imagine anyone never mind Sir Bobby suffering from cancer 5 times after each time thought the cancer is in remission and then comes back. cancer these days is like a death sentence.

R3SsH|n

1 Aug 09, 00:28

respect.

suffered from cancer for so many years and still do everything with the enthusiasm of a 20 year old.

RIP

monoslayer

1 Aug 09, 00:46

*one min of silence for the legend*

gunner77

1 Aug 09, 00:54

RIP

Shao Wei

1 Aug 09, 01:24

Rest in Peace. Legend!

omgukilledkenny

1 Aug 09, 02:53

RIP LEGEND SIR BOBBY!

sand king

1 Aug 09, 04:02

Another one bites the dust.

Poolman

1 Aug 09, 06:27

In some part of England , or is it in Scotland ? Or is it in Italy ? They show respect for the dead by clapping for one minute , continuos .

I am clapping for Sir Bobby Robson .

R.I.P to a true soccer legend .

He brought Pride to England .

Bus&Soccer l0v3r (VO3x 1)

1 Aug 09, 08:20

dinky1409

1 Aug 09, 08:24

RIP Sir Bobby Robson.. Your contributions to the footballing world always be remembered..

AEW5001

1 Aug 09, 10:52

*salutates

chrisbenoit

1 Aug 09, 12:50

Originally posted by sand king:

Another one bites the dust.

Reminds me of this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNQRfBAzSzo

RIP Sir Bobby.

sand king

1 Aug 09, 13:30

Originally posted by chrisbenoit:

Reminds me of this song. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=rNQRfBAzSzo

RIP Sir Bobby.

Lazy to click the link, but I'm sure its the song by Queen. Yes it definalty will remind you of that song because its from that song =)

R.I.P Sir Bobby and Freddie

Redster

1 Aug 09, 14:57

rest in peace

reyes

1 Aug 09, 19:08

thank you for your contribution to football.

RIP

limpper

1 Aug 09, 19:21

Football League to honour Robson memory

All Football League matches on the opening weekend of the season will be preceded by a minute's applause to honour Sir Bobby Robson.

The former Fulham, Ipswich and Newcastle manager has died at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer.

Players will also wear black armbands during matches on August 7/8/9 as a tribute to the man who led England to the World Cup semi-finals in 1990.

League chairman Lord Mawhinney said: "The thoughts of the Football League, our clubs and their supporters are with Bobby's family and friends today. We will miss him."

zocoss

2 Aug 09, 10:31