Sir Bobby Robson dies of cancer 76

palacerclass


Joined: 19/11/2008
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Message Posted:
31/07/2009 12:47

One of those great managers that did well for England and Ipswich town RIP

mmmmmm



Joined: 19/12/2008
Posts: 8398

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 12:51

Well spotted !



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/8177945.stm



I never met him, but think he was a great ambassador for the game

Some of his quotes:



http://news.bbc.co.uk/sport1/hi/football/4780199.stm

arrry



Joined: 19/08/2008
Posts: 1235

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 12:59

What a great ambassador the English game , a true gentleman , and a football person through and through.

PMF68


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Posts: 130

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:04

Great Guy, met him in Porto quite few years ago while watching davis cup, he will be sadly missed by everyone.

Rickbald


Joined: 30/01/2007
Posts: 23

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:25

I first met Sir Bobby in Ipswich at a book signing - I was manager of a local newsagents. It was in the last week of trading before Christmas. He was over an hour late, he had an emergency dental appointment - I met him at the door, be apolgised many times for his lateness but was eager to get started signing books, he was extremely cheerful we had a good morning, a perfect gentleman - we talked about his playing days for England. As I helped him on with his winter coat prior to his leaving, he said once more that he was sorry for being late, and (between him and I) he had been told by his dentist he had cancer of the mouth. How he managed to be so cheerful is truly amazing, what a professional. God Bless, Sir Bobby RIP.

Rickbald


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Posts: 23

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:25

I first met Sir Bobby in Ipswich at a book signing - I was manager of a local newsagents. It was in the last week of trading before Christmas. He was over an hour late, he had an emergency dental appointment - I met him at the door, be apolgised many times for his lateness but was eager to get started signing books, he was extremely cheerful we had a good morning, a perfect gentleman - we talked about his playing days for England. As I helped him on with his winter coat prior to his leaving, he said once more that he was sorry for being late, and (between him and I) he had been told by his dentist he had cancer of the mouth. How he managed to be so cheerful is truly amazing, what a professional. God Bless, Sir Bobby RIP.

itfc1978


Joined: 31/03/2009
Posts: 187

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:35

I am proud to be a member of Bobby Robsons Blue and White Army.



The memories he gave me will never die



He is my hero and I miss him



Rest in Peace Bobby

A true gentleman of football

kavenkoy


Joined: 10/04/2008
Posts: 1787

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:37

a sad loss for a great man , a true old school gent



the great ipswich team of mid to late 70s was what i watched as a kid ,the success of england team in italia 90. and only last week the guts the man had to attend the chairty game at st james park .



a sad day



kav

smithy


Joined: 17/07/2008
Posts: 5301

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:41

I have just read about it on the net

What a great man he was

RIP Sir Bobby Robson people like you have been a great Inspiration to a lot of inspiring youngsters

My heart goes out to your family at this sad time

sheila

goonerstan



Joined: 14/04/2008
Posts: 397

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:42

football,s sad loss great coach

Washerman


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Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:48

Truly saddened, you couldn't help liking this man, a true gent, sadly missed.



Washerman

Tatlisu4me


Joined: 26/01/2008
Posts: 436

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 13:50

Yes with the money he had to spend (Not a lot), he created a very, very good Ipswich team.



My and my wifes heart sank a bit when we saw him at the midweek charity game, if only a few of the "Modern" managers followed his example.



We will miss you Sir Bobby...

jimmyG


Joined: 14/08/2008
Posts: 900

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 14:08

What a wonderful farewell he had last Sunday and what a magnificent legacy he has left behind. It's not only the Geordie nation that's in mourning today. R.I.P Sir Bobby.

newlad



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Posts: 7819

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 14:29

A true gent,

Paul.

spider


Joined: 03/01/2009
Posts: 5527

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 14:47

A true gent..Loved by so very many.and he will never be forgotten.



God bless him and his family at this sad time.





Spider,X

teatime


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Message Posted:
31/07/2009 15:25

Ditto all the comments here, God bless RIP.

Lilli



Joined: 21/07/2008
Posts: 13081

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 15:48

Ditto to all said. I also had the pleasure of meting him. A real gent. Sad loss for football. RIP SIR BOBBY xx

Moover321


Joined: 11/04/2009
Posts: 649

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 16:51

Super coach, terrific personality and a genuine human being!



They don't make 'em like they used to!

tremotorsport


Joined: 14/01/2009
Posts: 26

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 20:17

great guy never meet him, but did do well forthe tractor boys, and not to mention england



R.I.P.

Turtle


Joined: 28/05/2007
Posts: 2669

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 20:56

A true gentleman and will be sadly missed.......rest in peace sir bobby.

Coachie



Joined: 29/07/2008
Posts: 2135

Message Posted:
31/07/2009 23:17

I dont mind admitting I shed a tear today for a truly remarkable man. The dreaded disease finally did him on the fourth attempt.The fighting spirit of the man never faultered during all his pain and troubles and always had a smile for every one,shows the true character of the man. Farewell Sir Bobby there will never be another like you..TW ROBSON aka Coachie..

loulou



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Posts: 785

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 09:16

a true gentleman had the privlage of meeting him some years ago RIP

keith


Joined: 03/04/2007
Posts: 272

Message Posted:
01/08/2009 15:24

a true man who never forgot his roots and loved the football r.i.p

cyprusairsoft



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Posts: 2066

Message Posted:
03/08/2009 13:32

im an ipswich town supporter now for over40 years and sir bobby robson was one of the finest people you could meet.

i cant forget how he bought friends and myself a beer in az alkmars stadium while on eufa cup duty with ipswich town. newcastle and ipswich and england supporters unite in his passing a great footballing head and a true sportsman and gentleman.



thanks bobby for memories that will last with me for ever rip