Bobby Robson 1933-2009



Sir Bobby Robson

Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson, who has fought a long-running battle against cancer, dies 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 spells with PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Porto, Barcelona, Newcastle United and Ipswich Town.

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.



Posted on July 31, 2009 | Filed Under Football

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