Bobby Robson
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Robert William Robson | ||
Date of birth | 18 February 1933 | ||
Place of birth | Sacriston, England | ||
Date of death | 31 July 2009 | (aged 76)||
Place of death | County Durham, England | ||
Height | 1.82 m (6 ft 0 in)[1] | ||
Position(s) |
Inside forward | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1950–1956 | Fulham | 152 | (68) |
1956–1962 | West Bromwich Albion | 239 | (56) |
1962–1967 | Fulham | 192 | (9) |
1967–1968 |
Vancouver Royal Canadians | 0 | (0) |
Total | 583 | (133) | |
International career | |||
1957–1962 | England | 20 | (4) |
Managerial career | |||
1967 |
Vancouver Royal Canadians | ||
1968 | Fulham | ||
1969–1982 | Ipswich Town | ||
1982–1990 | England | ||
1990–1992 | PSV Eindhoven | ||
1992–1994 | Sporting CP | ||
1994–1996 | Porto | ||
1996–1997 | Barcelona | ||
1998–1999 | PSV Eindhoven | ||
1999–2004 | Newcastle United | ||
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
Sir Robert William Robson
Robson's professional playing career as an
Robson was created a Knight Bachelor in 2002, was inducted as a member of the English Football Hall of Fame in 2003, and was the honorary president of Ipswich Town. From 1991 onwards, he had recurrent medical problems with cancer, and in March 2008, put his name and efforts into the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, a cancer research charity which had raised over £12 million as of March 2018.[5] In August 2008, his lung cancer was confirmed to be terminal; he said, "My condition is described as static and has not altered since my last bout of chemotherapy... I am going to die sooner rather than later. But then everyone has to go sometime and I have enjoyed every minute."[6] He died just under a year later, in July 2009.
Early life
Bobby Robson was born on 18 February 1933 in
Robson attended Langley Park Primary School and then
Playing career
Club playing career
Although Robson had signed professionally, his father insisted he continue to work as an electrician. He spent the day working at the Festival of Britain site and trained three nights a week at Fulham.[19] Eventually, this took its toll on Robson and he gave up his trade for full-time professional football.[20]
In 1950, Robson made his first-team debut for Fulham, recently promoted to the First Division, in a match against Sheffield Wednesday.[21] He came to regard Fulham as "a nice club, a social club...", but "never... a serious, championship-challenging club".[22] Indeed, he and Fulham were relegated from the top-flight in the 1951–52 season,[23] but he made his return to the First Division, four years later, when he signed for Vic Buckingham's West Bromwich Albion in March 1956.[14][24] The transfer fee of £25,000 was a club record for West Brom at the time.[25][26]
He made his West Brom debut in a 4–0 home defeat to Manchester City on 10 March 1956.[27] In 1957–58, he was the club's top league goalscorer; his tally of 24 goals included four in a 5–1 win against Burnley.[28][29] Often playing as a midfielder, he went on to play 257 matches and score 61 goals for West Brom,[8] and he captained the team for the 1960–61 and 1961–62 seasons.[30] However, in August 1962, he returned to Fulham after a disagreement with West Brom vice-chairman Jim Gaunt over his salary.[31][32] The ongoing dispute over both minimum and maximum wages in the game, instigated by Robson's teammate Jimmy Hill and the Professional Footballers' Association, combined with the birth of Robson's second son, prompted Robson to demand a higher salary.[33] Gaunt refused to negotiate Robson's contract, so Robson placed a transfer request and was sold to Fulham for £20,000 in a deal which doubled his salary.[34] Soon after Robson joined Fulham, the club sold Alan Mullery and Rodney Marsh, meaning Robson's chances of securing any significant honour there were substantially reduced.[35] Robson himself stated, "In all my time as a footballer, I didn't win a thing."[35]
Despite press reports of interest from
International playing career
During his first spell at Fulham, Robson participated in two ambassadorial Football Association tours in the
Robson went on to make 20 appearances for the England national team, making his debut in a November 1957 victory against France, scoring twice in a 4–0 victory.[45] Although he made a successful debut, he was dropped for England's next match, against Scotland, in favour of Bobby Charlton.[46] However, Robson was selected for the 1958 FIFA World Cup squad, ahead of Nat Lofthouse and Stanley Matthews, but returned from host nation Sweden disappointed after England were defeated by the Soviet Union in a group play-off match.[47]
Following the World Cup, Robson became an established member of the England squad, enjoying considerable success in a period between October 1960 and March 1961 when he played in six England victories, including scoring a goal in the record 9–3 defeat of Scotland at Wembley Stadium.[48] He was selected for the 1962 World Cup finals in Chile, but an injury to his ankle sustained in a pre-tournament friendly against a Chilean club side ruled him out of most of the tournament. As Robson recalled, "I never played for England again... my international career was unfulfilled."[49] His place in the England team was taken by Bobby Moore.[8]
Managerial career
Early club management
In 1959, the then
Ipswich Town
Robson moved on to Ipswich Town in 1969 and it was there that he established his reputation as a successful manager, supported by the club chairman
In 2002, in recognition of his achievements with the club, a life-size statue of Robson was unveiled opposite the Cobbold Stand of Ipswich Town's ground, Portman Road.[61] On 7 July 2006, Robson was named as honorary president of Ipswich Town Football Club, the first since Lady Blanche Cobbold who had died in 1987.[62]
England manager
Robson's achievements with Ipswich earned him a job offer from the Football Association for the position of national coach, and he declined an offer of a ten-year contract extension and increased salary from Ipswich director Patrick Cobbold.[63] On 7 July 1982, two days after England were knocked out of the 1982 World Cup, he succeeded Ron Greenwood as coach of the England national team,[14][64] selecting former West Bromwich Albion teammate Don Howe as his chief coach.[65]
Robson's first match in charge saw immediate controversy, as he dropped Kevin Keegan for the match against Denmark.[66] On 21 September 1983, Robson suffered his only loss in the 28 qualifying matches he was to undertake as England manager.[67] The defeat, again to Denmark, ultimately led to England's failure to qualify for the 1984 European Championships[68] and resulted in Robson offering to resign in favour of Brian Clough.[69] The resignation was rejected by FA chairman Bert Millichip (primarily down to his and the FA's disdain for Clough), and Robson went on to lead the England team to qualify for the 1986 World Cup in Mexico.[70]
England began the competition poorly and captain
It wasn't the hand of God. It was the hand of a rascal. God had nothing to do with it... That day, Maradona was diminished in my eyes forever.
Robson's England dropped only one point in qualifying for
Robson led England without conceding a goal through
...I made the switch, not them. I had no intention of allowing van Basten and Gullit
This was followed by victories over
Robson's final game in charge of England was the third-place play off against hosts Italy, which England lost 2–1.
Continental management
Before the 1990 World Cup, the FA told Robson it would not renew his contract as England manager, so he moved to the Netherlands to coach PSV Eindhoven,[14][64] succeeding manager Guus Hiddink, who had left the team after leading them to European Cup victory and four consecutive Eredivisie titles. PSV sought a manager capable of instilling discipline into a fractious squad, much as Hiddink had done previously.[87] Robson described the move as "a culture shock" but felt "a sense of adventure".[88] News of Robson's new position in the Netherlands became public before the start of the 1990 World Cup, leading to tabloid stories impugning Robson's patriotism; he sued Today for calling him a "traitor".[8]
The Dutch penchant for tactical debate surprised Robson. In an interview with Voetbal International, he lamented: "An English pro accepts the manager's decision. After every match here, the substitutes come and visit me."[89] Another of his challenges at PSV was handling the Brazilian international Romário. Robson became frustrated with the Brazilian's work ethic, although admitted "in some matches he would be scintillating".[90] Robson arranged showdown talks with Romário, with Frank Arnesen, Robson's assistant, acting as a translator. The talks proved unsuccessful, with Romário unwilling to change his lifestyle.[91] Despite this, PSV won the Eredivisie in both the 1990–91 and 1991–92 seasons. However, the team did not make the progress expected by the board in European competitions and Robson was informed he would be leaving the club at the end of the 1991–92 season.[92]
Robson moved to
Sporting CP's rivals Porto quickly hired Robson, with Mourinho appointed as his assistant manager. Living in the same apartment block at the time was another future Porto, Chelsea and Tottenham Hotspur manager, the young André Villas-Boas, who, aged 16, introduced himself to Robson. Robson subsequently appointed Villas-Boas to work in the Porto observation department and helped him gain his UEFA "C" coaching badge in Scotland, despite him technically being ineligible as he was aged 17.[95][96] Porto were in a poor state when Robson arrived and the average attendance had dwindled to 10,000.[97] The club promptly went on to beat Robson's former club, Sporting CP, in the Taça de Portugal final,[14][98] following that achievement with successive League titles in the 1994–95 and 1995–96 seasons.[99]
Such was the impact of Robson at Porto, he became known to the locals as "Bobby Five-O" in honour of the number of matches Porto won 5–0,[100] and he signed a new contract with the club in 1995.[100] Robson had malignant melanoma and missed the first few months of the 1995–96 season. He still successfully led Porto in defence of their league title.[101]
A phone call during the summer of 1996 from Barcelona vice-president Joan Gaspart to discuss Luís Figo resulted in an offer of employment with the Spanish club.[102] Robson took over in July 1996, where again his assistant was Mourinho; Robson had made Mourinho's move with him to the Camp Nou a condition of his employment.[101] One of the key decisions Robson made during his brief tenure at Barcelona was the US$19.5 million signing of Ronaldo,[103] who was influential in a season when Barcelona won the Copa del Rey, Supercopa de España and UEFA Cup Winners' Cup.[104] Robson himself was voted European Manager of the Year for 1996–97, while Ronaldo stated, "as a trainer without doubt [Robson] is one of the greatest in the world".[105]
The 1997–98 season saw Robson moved "upstairs" to the general manager position, with Louis van Gaal taking over as manager,[14][106] but Robson stayed in this position for only one season before returning to manage PSV on a short-term deal for the 1998–99 season.[107] PSV missed out on the league title, finishing third behind Feyenoord and Willem II,[108] but Robson still led the club to victory in the Johan Cruyff Shield and also qualification for the UEFA Champions League on the last day of the season.[109]
Return to England
After Robson's contract with PSV expired, he returned to England to take up a position in the Football Association's technical department.[110] Following the resignation of Ruud Gullit as Newcastle United manager, Robson moved to St James' Park in September 1999.[111] Robson was disappointed with the club's opening salary offer, stating, "[I]t was miles below the going rate," but negotiated a one-year, £1 million deal.[112]
In Robson's first home match in charge, bottom-placed Newcastle faced second bottom Sheffield Wednesday, thrashing them 8–0. In his first season in charge,
Robson held the Newcastle post until 30 August 2004, when he was dismissed by Freddy Shepherd, after a poor start to the Premier League season and alleged discontent in the dressing room.[119] Robson's dismissal followed publication of his off the record observation of his disappointment that only 5,000 fans stayed to see the traditional lap of honour made by the players at St James' Park at the end of the previous season.[120] However, he remains held in the highest esteem by some fans;[121] he was granted the Freedom of the City of Newcastle upon Tyne on 2 March 2005.[122]
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.
– Robson[123]
Robson's second autobiography, entitled Bobby Robson: Farewell but not Goodbye was released in 2005.[124] The title is based on one of his quotes upon leaving the England job in 1990: "I'm here to say goodbye—maybe not goodbye but farewell."[125] In the book, Robson was critical of Shepherd, claiming that while manager he was denied information regarding the players' contracts and transfer negotiations. He also criticised Shepherd and the club's deputy chairman Douglas Hall, for their focus on the first team and St James' Park, causing them to neglect less glamorous issues, such as the training ground, youth development and talent scouts.[126] The club's training ground was later blamed by Graeme Souness, Robson's successor, for a series of injuries to first team players.[127]
Football consultant for Republic of Ireland and retirement
On 7 June 2005, Robson declined the invitation to become director of football of Heart of Midlothian because he wanted to stay in the Newcastle area.[128] On 13 January 2006, Steve Staunton was appointed manager of the Republic of Ireland national team, with Robson named in a support role as "international football consultant".[129] Robson stepped down from his role of consultant on 17 November 2007 following the nation's final match in their unsuccessful qualifying campaign for Euro 2008.[130] Robson was a former vice president of the League Managers Association, a non-executive role.[131]
Life outside football
Personal life
Robson met Elsie Gray on a trip back to his parents' home in Langley Park.
After 1991, Robson was repeatedly diagnosed with cancer. He had several operations and in 2006 was operated on for a brain tumour.[132] This, on occasion, affected his work; while at Porto, for example, Robson had malignant melanoma, which resulted in his missing the first few months of the 1995–96 season.[133][134]
On 17 October 2006, it was revealed that Robson had been given the all-clear and was set to see out his contract as consultant to the Irish team.
Other activities
Robson made a number of product endorsements, including an appearance in
Bobby Robson Foundation
Robson defeated
In aid of the Foundation, Robson's 1990 World Cup semi-final 4–3 loss after penalties against West Germany was replayed on 26 July 2009 as the Sir Bobby Robson Trophy match at St James' Park, featuring players from the original 1990 World Cup squads and other special guests.[142][143] Robson was given a guard of honour before the match, which finished 3–2 to the England side.[144]
At the time of Robson's death, the Foundation had raised £1.6 million.[145] Donations totalling £156,000 were received by the Foundation in the 18 days following his death,[146] and on 15 October 2009, it was announced the Foundation had raised over £2 million, and that at the request of Robson's family, Alan Shearer would take over Robson's role as the Foundation's patron.[147] It passed the £2.5 million mark in September 2010.[148] Three other patrons were added in 2010, Steve Gibson, Mick Mills and Niall Quinn.[149][150][151]
Death
On 31 July 2009, Robson died of lung cancer at his home in County Durham,[152] aged 76, after a long battle with the disease.[2] After the news of his death, leading figures from the world of football and politics paid tribute to him. Manchester United manager Sir Alex Ferguson called him a "great friend, a wonderful individual and tremendous football man". UEFA president Michel Platini said: "He will be remembered not only for his playing career and his outstanding managerial career at both club and international level, but also because he was a truly warm and passionate human being." Gary Lineker said, "It is a sad day and a great loss. He was a wonderful man and will be deeply missed by everybody in the country. I never played for a more enthusiastic man. He gave so much to the game."[153] Former Prime Minister of the United Kingdom Tony Blair described Robson as a "real Geordie gentleman".[154] According to the then-Prime Minister Gordon Brown, Robson "epitomised everything that is great about football in this country".[154] His friend, the broadcaster Michael Parkinson, said, "Robson will be remembered long after the present lot are old bones. By his decency, his humour, his love of the game's traditions and origins and confusion at what it had become, he made present day football look what it is – shabby by comparison. I can think of no more fitting epitaph."[155]
Robson's funeral, a private family ceremony, took place on 5 August 2009. The location remained undisclosed at the request of his family until the funeral had taken place. It was later revealed to be Esh, County Durham.[156] A thanksgiving service for Robson was held on 21 September 2009 at Durham Cathedral. One thousand invited guests attended the service, which was also broadcast live on national television, and to Newcastle United's St James' Park, Ipswich Town's Portman Road ground and Fulham's Craven Cottage.[106] Robson was survived by his wife and their three sons: Andrew, Paul and Mark.[106][157]
Achievements
Robson was awarded a number of honours for his contributions to football. In 1990, at the end of his eight-year reign as England manager, he was appointed a
In 2002 (during his time as Newcastle manager), the 69-year-old Robson was awarded the
On 5 May 2008, during the 30th anniversary celebrations of Ipswich Town's 1978 FA Cup win, Robson was granted the Freedom of Ipswich by the Lady Mayor.[167] On 8 December 2008, he earned another such accolade when he was given the Freedom of the City of Durham.[168] In March 2009, UEFA awarded Robson the Emerald UEFA Order of Merit award, awarded to "individuals who have dedicated their talents to the good of the game".[169] The award was presented to Robson at St James' Park on 26 July 2009, prior to the Sir Bobby Robson Trophy match, and just five days before his death.[144]
Posthumous honours
In December 2009, Robson was posthumously awarded the
The first anniversary of Robson's death on 31 July 2010 was marked with a ceremony and pre-season friendly match at Newcastle's St James' Park, between two of his former clubs Newcastle United and PSV Eindhoven, involving Robson's PSV captain Stan Valckx presenting a PSV shirt to the club.[174]
In July 2010, plans were unveiled for a memorial garden to Robson to be built in Newcastle. It was to be created by the city council in partnership with the regeneration company NE1Ltd, and located on
With a keen interest in cricket as well as football, Robson was to have replaced Mike Gatting as president of the Lord's Taverners charity and cricket club in 2007, but this was prevented by his ill-health. After his death, the club held a dinner in his honour, as "The best President we never had".[177]
In March 2011, the
In September 2020, the Sir Bobby Robson School opened in Ipswich. The school will serve children aged 8–16 with social, emotional and mental health needs.[184]
Career statistics
Club
Club | Season | League | National Cup | League Cup | Total | |||||
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Division | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||
Fulham | 1950–51 | First Division | 1 | 0 | — | — | 1 | 0 | ||
1951–52 | First Division | 16 | 3 | — | — | 16 | 3 | |||
1952–53 | Second Division | 35 | 19 | 1 | 0 | — | 36 | 19 | ||
1953–54 | Second Division | 33 | 13 | 1 | 1 | — | 34 | 14 | ||
1954–55 | Second Division | 42 | 23 | 1 | 0 | — | 43 | 23 | ||
1955–56 | Second Division | 25 | 10 | 2 | 0 | — | 27 | 10 | ||
Total | 152 | 68 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 157 | 69 | ||
West Bromwich Albion | 1955–56 | First Division | 10 | 1 | — | — | 10 | 1 | ||
1956–57 | First Division | 39 | 12 | 2 | 1 | — | 41 | 13 | ||
1957–58 | First Division | 41 | 24 | 7 | 3 | — | 48 | 27 | ||
1958–59 | First Division | 29 | 4 | 1 | 1 | — | 30 | 5 | ||
1959–60 | First Division | 41 | 6 | 3 | 0 | — | 44 | 6 | ||
1960–61 | First Division | 40 | 5 | 1 | 0 | — | 41 | 5 | ||
1961–62 | First Division | 39 | 4 | 4 | 0 | — | 43 | 4 | ||
Total | 239 | 56 | 18 | 5 | — | 257 | 61 | |||
Fulham | 1962–63 | First Division | 34 | 1 | 2 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 38 | 2 |
1963–64 | First Division | 39 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 1 | |
1964–65 | First Division | 42 | 1 | 2 | 0 | 3 | 1 | 47 | 2 | |
1965–66 | First Division | 36 | 6 | — | 3 | 0 | 39 | 6 | ||
1966–67 | First Division | 41 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 3 | 0 | 47 | 0 | |
Total | 192 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 12 | 1 | 213 | 11 | ||
Vancouver Royals | 1967 | North American Soccer League
|
— | — | — | — | ||||
1968 | North American Soccer League | — | — | — | — | |||||
Career total | 583 | 133 | 32 | 7 | 12 | 1 | 627 | 141 |
International
National team | Year | Apps | Goals |
---|---|---|---|
England | 1957 | 1 | 2 |
1958 | 4 | 0 | |
1960 | 6 | 0 | |
1961 | 8 | 2 | |
1962 | 1 | 0 | |
Total | 20 | 4 |
- Scores and results list England's goal tally first, score column indicates score after each Robson goal.
No. | Date | Venue | Opponent | Score | Result | Competition |
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1 | 27 November 1957 | Wembley Stadium, London, England | France | 2–0 | 4–0 | Friendly
|
2 | 4–0 | |||||
3 | 15 April 1961 | Wembley Stadium, London, England | Scotland | 1–0 | 9–3 | 1961 British Home Championship
|
4 | 10 May 1961 | Wembley Stadium, London, England | Mexico | 3–0 | 8–0 | Friendly |
Managerial statistics
Team | Nat | From | To | Record | ||||
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G | W | D | L | Win % | ||||
Fulham | January 1968 | November 1968 | 36 | 6 | 9 | 21 | 16.67 | |
Ipswich Town[57] | 13 January 1969 | 18 August 1982 | 709 | 316 | 173 | 220 | 44.57 | |
England[187] | July 1982 | July 1990 | 95 | 47 | 30 | 18 | 49.47 | |
PSV Eindhoven | July 1990 | June 1992 | 76 | 52 | 17 | 7 | 68.42 | |
Sporting CP | 1 July 1992 | 7 December 1993 | 59 | 34 | 13 | 12 | 57.63 | |
Porto | 30 January 1994 | 13 July 1996 | 120 | 86 | 23 | 11 | 71.67 | |
Barcelona | May 1996 | June 1997 | 58 | 38 | 12 | 8 | 65.52 | |
PSV Eindhoven | July 1998 | June 1999 | 38 | 20 | 10 | 8 | 52.63 | |
Newcastle United | 2 September 1999[188] | 30 August 2004[189] | 255 | 119 | 64 | 72 | 46.67 | |
Total | 1,446 | 718 | 351 | 377 | 49.65 |
Honours
Player
England
Manager
Ipswich Town
PSV Eindhoven
Porto
Barcelona
Newcastle United
- UEFA Intertoto Cup runners-up: 2001
England
Individual
- FWA Tribute Award: 1992[191]
- European Manager of the Year: 1996–97[192]
- Premier League Manager of the Month: February 2000, August 2000, December 2001, February 2002, January 2003, October 2003[193]
- BSWA Pat Besford Trophy: 2001[194]
- UEFA President's Award: 2002[195]
- LMA Special Merit Award: 2002[194]
- English Football Hall of Fame Inductee: 2003
- PFA Merit Award: 2003[196]
- FAI International Football Awards – International Personality: 2006[197]
- BBC Sports Personality of the Year Lifetime Achievement Award: 2007[198]
- FIFA Fair Play Award: 2009[199]
- FIFA Order of Merit: 2009[200]
- UEFA Order of Merit: 2009
- Ipswich Town Hall of Fame: Inductee 2009[201]
See also
Bibliography
- Robson, Bobby (1982). Time on the Grass. Arthur Barker. ISBN 0-213-16845-6.
- Robson, Bobby (1990). Bobby Robson: An Autobiography. Hutchinson. ISBN 0-09-174499-7.
- Robson, Bobby; Harris, Bob (1998). Bobby Robson: An Englishman Abroad. Macmillan. ISBN 0-330-36985-7.
- Robson, Bobby; Hayward, Paul (2005). Farewell but not Goodbye. Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 0-340-82346-1.
- Robson, Bobby (2008). Newcastle – My Kind of Toon. Hodder & Stoughton. ISBN 978-0-340-97783-5.
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Further reading
- Kuper, Simon (1996). Football Against the Enemy (chapter 11). Orion. ISBN 0-7538-0523-5.
- King, Jeff (1997). High Noon: A Year at Barcelona. Virgin Books. ISBN 1-85227-633-9.
- Harris, Bob (2004). Sir Bobby Robson: Living the Game. Weidenfeld & Nicolson. ISBN 1-84188-244-5.