Bobby Robson

[Minimeister]

Hence why I ask as I found it hard not to like the guy for whatever reason...I think because he seemed to have a bit of piss and vinegar in him but, as always, there's differing opinion. Just interested in the general vibe on him from those that went through his time with the National side.

I wanted him out in the mid 80's mate. Clough should of had the job and if not him then Kendall.

 

[wm02]

Saw that One Night in Turin documentary and was left with the impression that he was a true gentleman. Seemed a man of decency and integrity

 

[roydo]

I wanted him out in the mid 80's mate. Clough should of had the job and if not him then Kendall.

Its a totally pointless arguement, but what ever, but I dont think Clough would have got England players playing for him, in the way he did at Forest and Derby. But it would have been entertaining though.

 

[canuckblue]

Only Newcastle manager I've ever had time for. From a nice guy like him to the likes of Alan (Mars Bar) Pardew. Sums up that club perfectly.

 

[Jacob]

Everton were after Robson a few times 70s +.....it was never to be. Mentioned in this

http://www.evertonbanter.co.uk/2009/03/david-prentice-was-brian-cough.html

Was in his company one evening and he was a great fella, very down to earth.

 

[Khalekan]

Everton were after Robson a few times 70s +.....it was never to be. Mentioned in this

http://www.evertonbanter.co.uk/2009/03/david-prentice-was-brian-cough.html

Was in his company one evening and he was a great fella, very down to earth.

Yes, Robson was favourite prior to Billy Bingham replacing Harry Catterick.

 

[Roztitute]

Seemed like a lovely chap, a gentleman. Was sad when he passed away a few years back.

 

[PITA]

Average, I would say.

Just like every other England manager.

Was saved from ignominy in '86 by the Everton contingent after being forced into playing Peter Reid when his sacred cow namesake and Butch Wilkins were respectively injured and suspended.

Agreed.

 

[Walter Ego]

A Gentleman and a very good manager indeed.

 

[dead_soft]

His comment on football sums up how we manage to still feel the way we do about the game and your team despite all the stuff that surrounds it:


"What is a club in any case?

Not the buildings or the directors or the people who are paid to represent it.

It’s not the television contracts, get-out clauses, marketing departments or executive boxes.

It’s the noise, the passion, the feeling of belonging, the pride in your city.

It’s a small boy clambering up stadium steps for the very first time, gripping his father’s hand, gawping at that hallowed stretch of turf beneath him and, without being able to do a thing about it, falling in love."

 

[Baines' left foot]

I absolutely loved Bobby. Like others have said a true gentleman and a great manager.

 

[Pat's Van]

the queen mother of football