Revolution Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Aye, he got into a punch-up at Ipswich with Bill Baxter and Tommy Carroll early on in his tenure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 I wonder if he did have any sort of ruthless side? I guess you would have to have some steel about you to make the career he did - unless you can really get on by treating people nicely! Heard a couple of stories. Not to take away from his character, but you wouldn't get on the wrong side of him - that's for sure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest bimpy474 Posted February 19, 2013 Share Posted February 19, 2013 Aye, he got into a punch-up at Ipswich with Bill Baxter and Tommy Carroll early on in his tenure. http://www.thesun.co.uk/sol/homepage/sport/football/2571739/My-Ipswich-glory-days.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlueStar Posted February 22, 2013 Share Posted February 22, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkwdavis2001 Posted February 23, 2013 Share Posted February 23, 2013 I love you and miss you like nothing else, your contribution to our great football club should never been underestimated Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted February 24, 2013 Share Posted February 24, 2013 If your camera went 2 metres to the left I would be in that picture Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Neil Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Been on the news just then that the foundation has raised £5m to date. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Where's that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkwdavis2001 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Number 9 bar I guess? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
bowlingcrofty Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Number 9 bar I guess? Have you ever been in Number 9s? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkwdavis2001 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 No, is it worse than that? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
kirkwdavis2001 Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 The geezer on the right looked like Wraith so I made the presumption Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 The flags look Portugese/Turkish but isn't that a bar in Russia. Basically I have no idea. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ryan Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 Aye, remember seeing that on Twitter. From Kharkiv or Moscow. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
MW Posted March 25, 2013 Share Posted March 25, 2013 It was in the main bar everyone was in in Kharkiv. had a great steak, cracking pizza also Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
sleazy Posted March 26, 2013 Share Posted March 26, 2013 Just to let you guys know... I'm doing a sponsored head shave for The Bobby Robson Foundation on the last day of the season. I have really long hair so this is frightening. http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/fundraiser-web/fundraiser/showFundraiserProfilePage.action?userUrl=SimonMcGuinness Feel free to sponsor me or come along and laugh if it turns out I have a weird shaped head. Cheers Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 15, 2013 Share Posted July 15, 2013 SIR Bobby Robson would have been despondent about the greed and lack of loyalty in football today and concerned about the dearth of English players in the top flight, his son has claimed. But Mark Robson hopes that a national football day named after his late father will help build on an FA campaign to boost the sport and help the drive to increase the number of English players in the Premier League. The Sir Bobby Robson National Football Day on Saturday, August 10 will see 150 events taking place across the country as part of the FA’s 150th anniversary celebrations. Mark Robson said: “The FA have done a lot of work at grassroots level and it’s a huge undertaking, but I think dad set a very good example of what can be achieved and it is fantastic to have a day named in his memory. “When he was at Ipswich most of his team came through the youth system and he only bought something like 14 players in 13 years. “Things were different in those days of course, but Barcelona, another of his clubs, have shown recently what can be done by bringing players up through a club. “Even when he was at Newcastle, dad tried to bring in home-grown players and forge a core of UK players at the club. “The problem is that the rich owners demand instant success, and English or British players end up struggling to get a chance. “I think he would just shake his head at the money, that would be his first line of thought. “He would admire the watchability and quality of the Premier League but he would be a bit despondent about the level of money and greed, with agents and players wanting more and more money and not even wanting to play for their clubs or their country.” On August 10, Sir Bobby’s wife Lady Elsie will attend a coaching clinic and tournament at the Sir Bobby Robson Football Centre in Sacriston, Durham, near to where he played as a youngster, while the FA will also make a donation on the day to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. Lady Elsie said: “I’m sure Bob would have been thrilled having a National Football Day named in his honour. “He was always so incredibly passionate about football. He just loved it, whatever level it was being played at. He was lucky enough to play and manage at the top of the game but he was just as enthusiastic talking to youngsters about their junior club matches.” Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Skirge Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 FA honour Sir Bobby Robson with National Football Day A NATIONAL Football Day in honour of former Newcastle United and England manager Sir Bobby Robson is being created for 150th anniversary of The Football Association. It today unveiled full plans for The Sir Bobby Robson National Football Day on Saturday, August 10 – a call for people to come together in celebration of the nation’s favourite game and one of its most iconic figures. The day will see 150 events taking place across the country as part of The FA’s 150th anniversary celebrations - providing a showcase of its work at a grassroots level and giving the entire nation the opportunity to get involved with the sport. The events, being held by County FAs and FA Charter Standard Clubs, will be open to people of all ages and abilities, with the public able to join in everything from tournaments, to skills sessions and coaching workshops. The day will provide a focus on every aspect of the game including women’s football, disability football, refereeing and coaching. A highlight of the day will be at the Sir Bobby Robson Football Centre in Ushaw Moor, County Durham, near where the former England manager played as a youngster. The event will be attended by his widow Lady Elsie and will involve various activities, including a children’s football tournament, a coaching clinic, skills sessions, and the chance to try out futsal. The FA will also make a donation on the day to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, the charity he established during the last 18 months of his life to fight cancer. Lady Elsie said: “I’m sure Bob would have been thrilled having a National Football Day named in his honour. “He was always so incredibly passionate about football. He just loved it, whatever level it was being played at. “He was lucky enough to play and manage at the top of the game, but he was just as enthusiastic talking to youngsters about their junior club matches.” “It’s a lovely gesture from the FA and we’re very grateful for their generous support of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation too.” http://www.shieldsgazette.com/sport/football/newcastle-united/fa-honour-sir-bobby-robson-with-national-football-day-1-5860216 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Paully Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 Dust in me eyes again, fucking dust! Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Howaythetoon Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I'm so proud that someone like Sir Bobby will always be associated with NUFC. Such a great great man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I'm so proud that someone like Sir Bobby will always be associated with NUFC. Such a great great man. Totally agree. An absolute legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cajun Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 I'm so proud that someone like Sir Bobby will always be associated with NUFC. Such a great great man. Totally agree. An absolute legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heron Posted July 16, 2013 Share Posted July 16, 2013 On watching this - I'd really like to play football that day and then go to the Toon match. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
loki679 Posted July 27, 2013 Share Posted July 27, 2013 Sorry to bump this but does anyone know if the Sir Bobby tribute that Gary Lieneker did is online anywhere? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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