Maybe it's the way in which he's able to communicate with anyone of any age..often through phrases which may not be textbook, but you certainly know what he means.

Sir Bobby coined the phrase 'Daft as a brush' and is still the most quotable man in football.TheFA.com comes up with 10 of his finest sayings...

SIR BOBBY SAYS

1."Titus Bramble put the boo-boys in the drink, and a couple of you as well."

Happy his £5million defender has answered fans and press critics alike

2. "We won the corner chalk"

Reviving memories of simpler times before the Opta Index

3."There will be no jazzing it from anyone, and that includes me." Telling his players to stay indoors to prepare for the next game

4."Titus looks like Tyson when he strips off in the dressing-room, except he doesn't bite. And he has a great tackle."

On Titus Bramble, the tackle referred to was his defensive qualities

5."Be careful of the ultra-ray violets"

To a fair-skinned reporter covering the 1986 World Cup

6."One man was shouting at me to bring Chopra on. But we were only 2-1 up and they were throwing in high balls. Chopra is only 5ft 7ins - I won't listen to cowboys"

Explaining he won't let impatient supporters rush 18-year-old striker Michael Chopra

7."I remember Colin Viljoen being dropped from the Ipswich team for eating a Mars Bar. A generation later with England, chocolate was on the menu after meals."

On the dramatic change in medical advice during his time in football

8."He will be on the plane, first-class ticket, drinking champagne at our expense"

Having a friendly jibe at star striker Craig Bellamy, in America to clear up a knee injury

9."Daft as a brush"

Immortal line on Paul Gascoigne that came to sum up the player's life and career.

10."Romario could be frustrating, dancing late into the night before important games. But I could never stay cross with him for long because he had such an angelic face and nice temperament."

On how to give special talents a longer leash

AND FINALLY... "You're Bobby, I'm Bryan"

England captain Bryan Robson after his manager had said to him "Good morning Bobby"

Compiled by Joe Bernstein