Sir Bobby Robson (1933–2009)

Heron · August 3, 2009

Shearer's interview was mint too.

August 4, 2009

Interesting as well Freddy saying he didn't want to sack him. I know it's Freddy and we have to take it with a pinch of salt but I still believe he didn't want to and had to do the Hall's dirty work.

This.

A friend of the family who was on that very board was gobsmacked when Freddy came out with that on Friday. Lets just say his statement about Robson's sacking couldn't be further from the truth.

Tooj · August 4, 2009

Interesting as well Freddy saying he didn't want to sack him. I know it's Freddy and we have to take it with a pinch of salt but I still believe he didn't want to and had to do the Hall's dirty work.

This.

A friend of the family who was on that very board was gobsmacked when Freddy came out with that on Friday. Lets just say his statement about Robson's sacking couldn't be further from the truth.

Completely different to what I've been told like and from someone who I wouldn't doubt for a second. Although I'll leave it there as this thread isn't the time or the place to get into a debate about this.

August 4, 2009

Interesting as well Freddy saying he didn't want to sack him. I know it's Freddy and we have to take it with a pinch of salt but I still believe he didn't want to and had to do the Hall's dirty work.

This.

A friend of the family who was on that very board was gobsmacked when Freddy came out with that on Friday. Lets just say his statement about Robson's sacking couldn't be further from the truth.

Completely different to what I've been told like and from someone who I wouldn't doubt for a second. Although I'll leave it there as this thread isn't the time or the place to get into a debate about this.

the hall's sacked robson, sir john hall came out and said that the club needed a change after souness was appointed :idiot2:

but the main person who got bobby the sack was that little shit dyer, if he hadn't of refused to play then their would been no question's about player discipline and also no fucking souness

2sheds · August 4, 2009

Interesting as well Freddy saying he didn't want to sack him. I know it's Freddy and we have to take it with a pinch of salt but I still believe he didn't want to and had to do the Hall's dirty work.

This.

A friend of the family who was on that very board was gobsmacked when Freddy came out with that on Friday. Lets just say his statement about Robson's sacking couldn't be further from the truth.

Completely different to what I've been told like and from someone who I wouldn't doubt for a second. Although I'll leave it there as this thread isn't the time or the place to get into a debate about this.

the hall's sacked robson, sir john hall came out and said that the club needed a change after souness was appointed :idiot2:

but the main person who got bobby the sack was that little s*** dyer, if he hadn't of refused to play then their would been no question's about player discipline and also no f***ing souness

I think the myth that Bobby lost the dressing room was down to more than one player. Some senior players (who bent over backwards to help the manager that followed) had a part to play aswell.

Mattoon · August 4, 2009

Just watched the BBC documentary about Sir Bobby, and do you know what hurts the most? That in his dying moments, his beloved Newcastle was at it's lowest ebb in over a decade. Just been relegated, a shambles inside and out, a useless owner destroying the club he lived for, no manager and a bunch of useless hasbeens as a playing staff. And I fear we'll never see the dizzying hights he took us to in my lifetime. Thanks for the Champions league football Bobby, I'll always be greatful for what you did for us.

LooneyToonArmy · August 4, 2009

Sousa reveals his weekly calls to ‘huge loss’ Sir Bob

PAULO SOUSA has revealed how he called Sir Bobby Robson every week for the last 18 months as the man who managed him at Sporting Lisbon in the early nineties battled cancer.

The Swans boss was paying tribute to Sir Bobby, whose death on Friday at the age of 76 sent the football world into mourning.

The former England supremo signed Sousa for Sporting in the summer of 1993 and the pair never lost touch.

Sousa said: “I was shocked and deeply saddened by Sir Bobby’s death,

“He earned the right to be called Sir because of the recognition he had throughout world football from players, supporters, directors etc.

“My sadness hurts even deeper because I tried to call him on Thursday.

“I have called him on a weekly basis for the last 18 months to see how he is and to give him my support in his battle against illness.

“The way Sir Bobby fought against his illness was the same way he lived his life on a daily basis as a player and a manager — with enthusiasm, emotion, passion and courage.

“Sadly he didn’t answer my last call and today I realised why there was only silence. His loss is huge and impossible for his friends, family and football to repair. I want to send my condolences to his family and friends and join the tributes pouring in from all over the footballing world.

“I hope he rests in peace because he was one of the best managers I have ever known and one of the kindest people I have had the pleasure to meet. His image and memory will remain with me forever.”

Oakie Doke · August 4, 2009

I know it's not a competition but I can't remember anyone else in football getting this many tributes.

I'm going to SJP tomorrow btw. :snod:

Wallace · August 4, 2009

Amazing how many people kept in touch with him and sought his advice.

joeyt · August 4, 2009

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Oakie Doke · August 4, 2009

^ good to see Keegan found the time to write a message.

Steggy · August 4, 2009

What are they going to do with all the shirts when the Reading game comes around?

Liam Liam Liam O · August 4, 2009

What are they going to do with all the shirts when the Reading game comes around?

Sell them in the club shop as Sir Bobby memorabilia.

Dave · August 4, 2009

What are they going to do with all the shirts when the Reading game comes around?

Probably try to sell them.

Liam Liam Liam O · August 4, 2009

What are they going to do with all the shirts when the Reading game comes around?

Probably try to sell them.

Too slow :pow:

Mr. Snrub · August 4, 2009

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs143.snc1/5290_125671289812_530524812_3184634_2366127_n.jpg

Idiots.

2sheds · August 4, 2009

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs143.snc1/5290_125671289812_530524812_3184634_2366127_n.jpg

Idiots.

I'm going up to the ground tomorrow.

If I see this message I'll just discretely turn it around in the name of good taste

Mr. Snrub · August 4, 2009

:thup:

Hating Ashley for what he's done to the club is totally fair, but to leave a message basically wishing he died of cancer is just going over the top and not necessary at all.

As if Bobby would want want such a disgraceful message left at his memorial.

Steggy · August 4, 2009

http://photos-c.ak.fbcdn.net/hphotos-ak-snc1/hs143.snc1/5290_125671289812_530524812_3184634_2366127_n.jpg

Fucking retards. At the end of the day, footballs just a game and to wish anybody death over it is frankly disgraceful.

madras · August 4, 2009

nuff said about it. can we get back to celebrating Sir Bob please.

August 4, 2009

This thread is taking a turn for the worst like. It even seems wrong to see swearing in here. I know its just a forum, but it just seems a bit disrespectful, along with that absolutely disgusting message about Ashley, and the other irrelevant messages about Shepherd, The Halls, Dyer, Man United fans etc in a thread that is purely here to show our respects for someone that we greatly admired and loved, and that wouldn't entertain such rubbish. I dont think Im really going ott either.