LooneyToonArmy Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Jose Mourinho: Sir Bobby Robson Was A Man Of Great Passion The Portuguese, who worked alongside the Geordie legend at Barca, has paid tribute to the great man... Inter coach Jose Mourinho has expressed his sadness upon hearing of Sir Bobby Robson's death, and he has paid tribute to a footballing legend. Sadly, Robson lost a long battle with cancer and died at the age of 76 earlier today. Mourinho learned his trade from the legendary manager during their days together at Barcelona. The Inter coach has now paid tribute to a special man. A statement from Mourinho on the club's official website reads: "I didn't speak with him [Robson] for the last two months because I was in difficulty. "I was in difficulty because I didn't want to think that he was about to finish. It was not the image I wanted to take with me. "It wasn't the voice I wanted to hear. I will always remember the Bobby Robson who had passion for life and football and who always had enthusiasm. "Bobby Robson is one of those people who never die for all that they have given to people like myself, who had the fortune to walk by his side. My thoughts are with all of his dearest.", Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 The death of Sir Bobby Robson was announced on Friday morning. He was 76. Statement released on behalf of the Robson family: "It is with great sadness that it has been announced today that Sir Bobby Robson has lost his long and courageous battle with cancer. "He died very peacefully this morning at his home in County Durham with his wife and family beside him. "Sir Bobby's funeral will be private and for family members only. A thanksgiving service in celebration of Sir Bobby's life will be held at a later date for his many friends and colleagues. "Lady Robson and the family would very much appreciate it if their privacy could be respected at this difficult time." Newcastle United have announced the following: Anyone wishing to lay tributes to Sir Bobby may gain access to St James Park today (Friday) until 5pm and Saturday/Sunday 9am - 5pm via the Tunnel access at the North West Corner of the Stadium. Current Magpies players and staff then laid a wreath on the SJP centre spot shortly after 3pm, lining up to conduct a minute's silence in commemoration of the former boss. They then left the field to applause from supporters who had gathered in the lower sections of the Leazes End stand to lay flowers, flags, scarves and other items. Tributes were paid across the footballing world from former managerial rivals such as Sir Alex Ferguson, ex colleagues including Jose Mourinho and other national team bosses, notably Fabio Capello. Robson's former clubs including PSV and Barcelona have also released statements passing on their condolences. Staff and players at the NUFC training ground observed a minute's silence when news of his passing was confirmed. And out in China, the Asia Trophy game between West Ham and Beijing Guoan was preceded by a minute's silence, while all 22 players wore black armbands. That tribute was especially poignant for one of the West Ham XI, Kieron Dyer - who played under SBR at SJP. Bobby's name will live on in the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, which was established to aid the detection and treatment of cancer here in the North East. For further details, please click here Speaking on behalf of the Foundation, Professor Ruth Plummer said: "Sir Bobby was an extremely warm, generous and special man. "It took great personal effort for him to set up The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation and it was typical of the Bobby we came to know that he thought of helping others even when fighting his own battle with cancer. "He will be greatly missed by all the staff at the Sir Bobby Robson Cancer Trials Research Centre and our thoughts and sympathies are with his family at this very difficult time." Bobby's well-remembered appearance at the BBC Sports Personality of the Year ceremony is online here Doubtless Newcastle's opening Championship fixture will become the focus for many tributes, when United travel to the Hawthorns to face West Bromwich Albion - the club Bobby played for between 1956 and 1962. Alan Shearer, Friday July 31st: "He was a great man, a winner and a battler and he saved my Newcastle career." Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
AyeDubbleYoo Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 http://img359.imageshack.us/img359/7571/bobbyx.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mowen Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 http://img31.imageshack.us/img31/8623/1224251812873.th.jpg :-[ Great photo that. [Obviously] I love the photo in my av too. Huge pride that day. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
BlufPurdi Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 RIP Sir Bobby. Thank you for all the memories. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TRon Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 "I didn't speak with him [Robson] for the last two months because I was in difficulty. "I was in difficulty because I didn't want to think that he was about to finish. It was not the image I wanted to take with me. "It wasn't the voice I wanted to hear. I will always remember the Bobby Robson who had passion for life and football and who always had enthusiasm. "Bobby Robson is one of those people who never die for all that they have given to people like myself, who had the fortune to walk by his side. My thoughts are with all of his dearest." Beautifully put. Nice one Jose, summed up everything about the man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
JH Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Come on guys. If you haven't already, get those credit cards out - http://www.justgiving.com/thesirbobbyrobsonfoundation/ Pages and pages of donations today. Good to see his legacy lives on. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TêteDeMaure Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 When i went up, there was a lass with a boro top tying a boro scarf to the pole, crying her eyes out. Found and old Barca shirt, managed to get a florist to spray some flowers black, and a toon scarf. Fair play to the mackems aswell. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=428156 When you think they can't sink any lower...... Disgusting cunts. tbf only the thread originator said anything remotely bad, for the most part the SMB has been full of praise for Sir Bobby, and rightly so. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Anth.Nufc Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 RIP Sir Bobby true legend. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ash Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Absolutely heartbroken. Loved the man. Such an inspiration, such a gentleman, such a legend. God bless you, Sir Bobby, may you rest in peace. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 At least he got a good send off before he went and got the lifetime acheivement award while he was still here. R.I.P. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Heneage Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=428156 When you think they can't sink any lower...... Disgusting c***s. tbf only the thread originator said anything remotely bad, for the most part the SMB has been full of praise for Sir Bobby, and rightly so. Why bother saying you don't care? Attention seeker. Was nice to see Jenas and Dyer look full of emotion just shows what he meant to people. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Superior Acuña Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I don't really know what to say. I just said 2 days ago that no 'celebrity' death would upset me like Sir Bobby's. I'm sad i wasn't there for his charity match to see him one last time (as I'm in Singapore) and also that I'll miss the first few toon games with the tributes, but i thank him for the countless games I saw him at, and my happiest memories in football (too young to truly appreciate keegan era). 4-3 Leeds, Dabizas at mackems, 3-2 Derby and many more - singing his name at the stadium of light after the mackems had left. Great man. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Big Geordie Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 RIP Sir Bobby - a true legend Was in town this morning when the news broke. Was surprised that is happened so quickly after Sunday. However he did look very frail and I wonder as to whether they doctors gave him one last boost to be able to make it there. Went to the ground after work and took some flowers. Hundreds of people coming and going, laying scarves, flags, shirts and flowers. I also hope that this gives a kick up the backside to get the current situation at NUFC sorted out once and for all. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pav Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 A pic someone uploaded on FB. http://i32.tinypic.com/mjp91d.jpg Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
abcdefg Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=428156 When you think they can't sink any lower...... Disgusting cunts. tbf only the thread originator said anything remotely bad, for the most part the SMB has been full of praise for Sir Bobby, and rightly so. tbh I don't think the topic starter intended that, more saying "if you're going to say it, do it here rather than in the respectful threads" No, respect to the mackems today. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Alan Shearer 9 Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 I'm not upset to the point of tears or anywhere close. I'm just remembering a guy who had a great life and was hugely successful in his chosen field, he never let illness or anything else dampen his enthusiastic nature, a great role model for anyone. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasper Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=428156 When you think they can't sink any lower...... Disgusting cunts. tbf only the thread originator said anything remotely bad, for the most part the SMB has been full of praise for Sir Bobby, and rightly so. tbh I don't think the topic starter intended that, more saying "if you're going to say it, do it here rather than in the respectful threads" No, respect to the mackems today. Indeed http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=428086 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ronaldo Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 RIP, legend Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
TêteDeMaure Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 http://www.sporting.pt/Info/Futebol/Noticias/noticiasfutebol_futfaleceubobbyrobson_310709_52634.asp Sporting Lisbon short but sweet. FALECEU BOBBY ROBSON Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dokko Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=428156 When you think they can't sink any lower...... Disgusting cunts. tbf only the thread originator said anything remotely bad, for the most part the SMB has been full of praise for Sir Bobby, and rightly so. tbh I don't think the topic starter intended that, more saying "if you're going to say it, do it here rather than in the respectful threads" No, respect to the mackems today. Indeed http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=428086 Only a man like Bobby could make the mackems act like decent human beings...just kidding, not such a bad lot down the road in moments like this; it's a great gesture. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest toonlass Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 TBH this says a lot more about the mackems that any bad-mouthing they have done. Well done to them for this. (and I never thought I would say that) http://www.readytogo.net/smb/showthread.php?t=428072&page=3 Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tooj Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Shearer on SSN now. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
SEMTEX Posted July 31, 2009 Share Posted July 31, 2009 Ok, hypothetically if I wanted to get a shirt with bobby/robson on the back, what number would be appropriate? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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