I wasn't going to come online this morning as I'm leaving for the airport in just over two hours, but having heard this mornings sad news I felt compelled to come and leave a tribute.
Sir Bobby Robson was one of the greatest men in football - not only a gentleman, a funny man, a great manager and a husband, but also an icon for football. Without a doubt his tenure at St James Park was a blessing, I feel honoured that Bobby was at our club. This mornings news has deeply saddened me and I shed a tear on seeing Sky Sports News as it broke. He was also a great player, capped 20 times by England, and had the honour of managing his country, with the best record in a major tournament since 1966. As someone on SSN said, the word "legend" is overused, but Sir Bobby is certainly a legend of the game.
RIP Bobby. Best wishes to your family and close friends. The game has lost one of it's most interesting and iconic characters, and you will be sorely missed.