Guest SLK Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I won't say much but THANK YOU FOR EVERYTHING Sir Bobby... Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sir Bobby Robson’s optimism ahead of new term Aug 7 2008 by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle SIR BOBBY ROBSON has revealed he is optimistic about Newcastle United’s chances of success this season under Kevin Keegan. The North East legend was in attendance for United’s 2-2 draw with his another of his old clubs, PSV Eindhoven, at St James’s Park last night. And he admits he was impressed as Newcastle stormed into a 2-0 lead thanks to goals from Steven Taylor and Danny Guthrie. Sir Bobby told the Chronicle: “There are still things to work on, but I hope Kevin Keegan has a great year and brings some success to this club. “I quite liked the look of the Spiderman – he did well in spasms. “Habib Beye is a very good player and I like him very much, while Shay Given will always be Shay Given. “There were plenty of positives.” Arguably, only Robson and Keegan can deem themselves a success in the Toon management dug-out in recent years and, although Kenny Dalglish did drive the Magpies to a second-place finish in 1997, it was the two former England bosses who have delivered the entertaining football the fans crave. The 75-year-old helped Newcastle into the Champions League in 2002 and a top-four finish a year later as he rebuilt a team akin to Keegan’s Entertainers. And after watching goals from Ibrahim Afellay and Nordin Amrabat peg Newcastle back to 2-2, Robson said: “I enjoyed it very much. “I thought Newcastle were going to get a big victory. “I thought they were going to keep playing at 2-0 and it looked like they were going to win the match. “But the Dutch played good football and it came into the game in the second half. “Basically, it was the right result at 2-2.” United snapped back into life in the Tyneside air after the sticky and sweltering conditions of Majorca last week. And Robson added: “It was a good game for Newcastle – they scored two goals and played reasonably well throughout. “That was good, and they can build from here.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BONTEMPI Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 He's still got it bless him Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theregulars Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I remember when I came up watch Newcastle vs Southampton in 2002 (I am based in London), and my Dad mentioned that he might be able to get me Bobby's signature as he once reported an England tour with him. Bobby remembered his name and face, strode out to say hello to my Dad again and shook my hand, a shaky 16 year old Newcastle fan. He could have just left it there, but not Bobby - he signed my ticket, took me and my Dad to a complimentary dinner in the club and anytime a player was near he bolted up to get them and bring them over to say hello to me and sign my ticket - I met Shearer, Dyer, Speed, Bellamy, Nobby, Andy O'Brien, Shay Given, Aaron Hughes and Hugo Viana. He talked to us for a good hour, asking me about my school and ambitions in life and stuff, it was just incredible. The next time I saw him was at Brian Clough's memorial (Brian Clough being my Godfather, another friend of Dad's) and he'd just been sacked. The man even remembered my face, and stopped his conversation to come up and see how I was doing. I said sorry about the decision and that I really didn't agree with it. He just smiled and said "it's football, and don't lose your love for that great club". He even asked me the score of a low-key Newcastle European match later that night after the service. I told him we won 1-0 with a Shearer goal. He just smiled and said "Who else but Alan?". I'll never forget him and the two amazing memories he provided me personally, and the years of great memories with what he did to my team. I'll be so, so gutted when the worst happens, I wouldn't be surprised if I never met a nicer person. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ember Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 This man is a LEGEND. And that can't be said about many people nowadays. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I remember when I came up watch Newcastle vs Southampton in 2002 (I am based in London), and my Dad mentioned that he might be able to get me Bobby's signature as he once reported an England tour with him. Bobby remembered his name and face, strode out to say hello to my Dad again and shook my hand, a shaky 16 year old Newcastle fan. He could have just left it there, but not Bobby - he signed my ticket, took me and my Dad to a complimentary dinner in the club and anytime a player was near he bolted up to get them and bring them over to say hello to me and sign my ticket - I met Shearer, Dyer, Speed, Bellamy, Nobby, Andy O'Brien, Shay Given, Aaron Hughes and Hugo Viana. He talked to us for a good hour, asking me about my school and ambitions in life and stuff, it was just incredible. The next time I saw him was at Brian Clough's memorial (Brian Clough being my Godfather, another friend of Dad's) and he'd just been sacked. The man even remembered my face, and stopped his conversation to come up and see how I was doing. I said sorry about the decision and that I really didn't agree with it. He just smiled and said "it's football, and don't lose your love for that great club". He even asked me the score of a low-key Newcastle European match later that night after the service. I told him we won 1-0 with a Shearer goal. He just smiled and said "Who else but Alan?". I'll never forget him and the two amazing memories he provided me personally, and the years of great memories with what he did to my team. I'll be so, so gutted when the worst happens, I wouldn't be surprised if I never met a nicer person. Sums the man up nicely Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Optimistic Nut Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 There's still life in the old dog yet. On Gutierrez last night... "I quite liked the look of the Spiderman - he did well in spasms". Genius. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Leazes1986 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I could honestly watch hours on end worth of interviews with him. He's everything you could imagine. Inspiring, charming, thoughtful, intelligent, enthusiastic, positive and he is comedy genius at the same time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colos Short and Curlies Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 There's still life in the old dog yet. On Gutierrez last night... "I quite liked the look of the Spiderman - he did well in spasms". Genius. But he blatantly said batman in the interview Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Worst idea ever reading that when im fucking hammered, emotional wreck. But on a serious note, when Fergie presented him with that life time achievement award, it was quite emotional, felt abit sorry for Bobby in a way Same here, i cried myself to sleep last night, proper flood of tears at 3 am. Am still a bit teary now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Edd Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I remember when I came up watch Newcastle vs Southampton in 2002 (I am based in London), and my Dad mentioned that he might be able to get me Bobby's signature as he once reported an England tour with him. Bobby remembered his name and face, strode out to say hello to my Dad again and shook my hand, a shaky 16 year old Newcastle fan. He could have just left it there, but not Bobby - he signed my ticket, took me and my Dad to a complimentary dinner in the club and anytime a player was near he bolted up to get them and bring them over to say hello to me and sign my ticket - I met Shearer, Dyer, Speed, Bellamy, Nobby, Andy O'Brien, Shay Given, Aaron Hughes and Hugo Viana. He talked to us for a good hour, asking me about my school and ambitions in life and stuff, it was just incredible. The next time I saw him was at Brian Clough's memorial (Brian Clough being my Godfather, another friend of Dad's) and he'd just been sacked. The man even remembered my face, and stopped his conversation to come up and see how I was doing. I said sorry about the decision and that I really didn't agree with it. He just smiled and said "it's football, and don't lose your love for that great club". He even asked me the score of a low-key Newcastle European match later that night after the service. I told him we won 1-0 with a Shearer goal. He just smiled and said "Who else but Alan?". I'll never forget him and the two amazing memories he provided me personally, and the years of great memories with what he did to my team. I'll be so, so gutted when the worst happens, I wouldn't be surprised if I never met a nicer person. Great story mate. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
themanupstairs Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I remember when I came up watch Newcastle vs Southampton in 2002 (I am based in London), and my Dad mentioned that he might be able to get me Bobby's signature as he once reported an England tour with him. Bobby remembered his name and face, strode out to say hello to my Dad again and shook my hand, a shaky 16 year old Newcastle fan. He could have just left it there, but not Bobby - he signed my ticket, took me and my Dad to a complimentary dinner in the club and anytime a player was near he bolted up to get them and bring them over to say hello to me and sign my ticket - I met Shearer, Dyer, Speed, Bellamy, Nobby, Andy O'Brien, Shay Given, Aaron Hughes and Hugo Viana. He talked to us for a good hour, asking me about my school and ambitions in life and stuff, it was just incredible. The next time I saw him was at Brian Clough's memorial (Brian Clough being my Godfather, another friend of Dad's) and he'd just been sacked. The man even remembered my face, and stopped his conversation to come up and see how I was doing. I said sorry about the decision and that I really didn't agree with it. He just smiled and said "it's football, and don't lose your love for that great club". He even asked me the score of a low-key Newcastle European match later that night after the service. I told him we won 1-0 with a Shearer goal. He just smiled and said "Who else but Alan?". I'll never forget him and the two amazing memories he provided me personally, and the years of great memories with what he did to my team. I'll be so, so gutted when the worst happens, I wouldn't be surprised if I never met a nicer person. lucky bastard. must have been well chuffed with yourself Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest diddimz Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Great story theregulars, sums him up. This news has really ruined what was a good day, i dread the sad day that he does pass away, i hope its completely painless for him til then. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dave Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I remember when I came up watch Newcastle vs Southampton in 2002 (I am based in London), and my Dad mentioned that he might be able to get me Bobby's signature as he once reported an England tour with him. Bobby remembered his name and face, strode out to say hello to my Dad again and shook my hand, a shaky 16 year old Newcastle fan. He could have just left it there, but not Bobby - he signed my ticket, took me and my Dad to a complimentary dinner in the club and anytime a player was near he bolted up to get them and bring them over to say hello to me and sign my ticket - I met Shearer, Dyer, Speed, Bellamy, Nobby, Andy O'Brien, Shay Given, Aaron Hughes and Hugo Viana. He talked to us for a good hour, asking me about my school and ambitions in life and stuff, it was just incredible. The next time I saw him was at Brian Clough's memorial (Brian Clough being my Godfather, another friend of Dad's) and he'd just been sacked. The man even remembered my face, and stopped his conversation to come up and see how I was doing. I said sorry about the decision and that I really didn't agree with it. He just smiled and said "it's football, and don't lose your love for that great club". He even asked me the score of a low-key Newcastle European match later that night after the service. I told him we won 1-0 with a Shearer goal. He just smiled and said "Who else but Alan?". I'll never forget him and the two amazing memories he provided me personally, and the years of great memories with what he did to my team. I'll be so, so gutted when the worst happens, I wouldn't be surprised if I never met a nicer person. Class. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sad news indeed. Hope he does what everyone should do, enjoy today because you don't know what tomorrow might bring. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Belfast Boy Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sad news indeed. Hope he does what everyone should do, enjoy today because you don't know what tomorrow might bring. Unless you're ITK of course Seriously though, I hope Sir Bobby enjoys whatever time he has left, will be terribly sad when he is gone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
furney89 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 I was so lucky to meet him when i bought his biography, had a little chat, real gent i read the biography twice, you feel you know him well after reading it a brillaint insight to him and history of football im not saying my goodbyes yet...as he's still here but i hope, and pretty sure he will make the most of it Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Martin Lol Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sad news indeed. Hope he does what everyone should do, enjoy today because you don't know what tomorrow might bring. Unless you're ITK of course Seriously though, I hope Sir Bobby enjoys whatever time he has left, will be terribly sad when he is gone. Unnecessary comment in what is probably the saddest thread I've seen in a long time. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
biggs Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Among the last of a rare breed a gentleman and we be a great loss to football and our club ,hope you dont suffer Bobby . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ElDiablo Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 :'( Can only echo other people's comments. Gutted. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Stephen927 Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Absolutely gutted, will miss him. He's left a fantastic legacy behind him and he can hold his head up high for the fantastic life he has had. Farewell but not goodbye. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skeletor Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 . The world will be weird without Sir Bob. It's gonna be a very sad day . Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 He is a legend. I hope he is able to spend his last few months in peace and as pain free as possible. Would be great if NUFC could quickly organise some sort of benefit game, with the proceeds going to his cancer charity. I'm sure the place would be packed to the rafters. To have him as a guest there would be fantastic. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flip Posted August 7, 2008 Share Posted August 7, 2008 Sad to hear, and will definetly be missed by not only geordies as the rest of the footballing world. Great man and he deserves these last few months in peace and without pain. To sad that a human being at his best have to go through 5 different cancer fights. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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