Send us your tributes to former England Manager Sir Bobby Robson, who died on Friday
On Friday 31 July 2009, former England Manager Sir Bobby Robson died, aged 76.
Sir Bobby made 20 appearances for his country between 1960 and 1962. He became Manager in 1982 before leading them to the Semi-Final of the World Cup in 1990.
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Very sad to hear the news that we have lost a true legend in the world of football. A true gent in every sense of the word and an excellent manager for club and country. My thoughts are with Sir Bobby's family in such a loss.
David Cutter
Great man, great manager great memories
Mike Kneafsey
Sir Bobby Robson you will be sadly missed by the footballing world, a true gentlemen and legend of the game. Also a very brave man who kept smiling until the end. Football will not be the same game without you, May you rest in peace Sir Bobby Robson x
Justin Bird
A true legend in the north east, especially at Newcastle United where he was a great manager. He was a great role model and was always thinking of others, and I'm sure a lot more money will be raised for the Bobby Robson foundation. He will be greatly missed by all. RIP.
Charlotte Proud
Bobby was England - Thanks & RIP
Werner Dreier
You will be very sadly missed in the game of Football. You had that happy look all the time even when things looked bad. May You Rest In Peace.
Sue Laity
A great man, with humour, passion and ability. Football has lost one of its greatest ambassadors and one of its nicest people.
Graham Goodfellow
Sir Bobby Robson - one of the truly great managers to have graced the football pitches. I had the utmost respect for him, one of the few managers to always keep his dignity. A true legend, who will be missed.
Ryan Lyth
A great person of great estimate (Poland).
Lukasz Siuda
Sir Bobby Robson. He was a great, a legend, the best. He was Englands number one. Football would never of been this great if it wasn't for him. Thank you Sir Bobby for all you brought to the game and to England. I hope we can repay you with a win in 2010. To you and every other legend that has been and gone your memories will never never ever be forgotton. Rest In Peace.
Scott Tait
In honor of a great people, for the great progress he made for british soccer games. We'll remember the brilliant 1986 & 1990.
Weihao Zhan
He was one of the best englands we have ever had and will truely missed
Andrew Borley
Thankyou for helping the game - pure gent
Gareth Hubbard
How wonderful for a man to have such passion for football and life and yet at the same time be such a gentleman and so caring. An example to us all! Thanks for making so many of us proud to be English.
Pamela Carvell
Sir Bobby was a great man and a shining example to all. Other than all the great football moments he provided I particulary admired the gratitude he showed for the life he had led and the courage he showed in his battle against cancer. Thanks for everything Sir Bobby !!
Ben Northside
A truly sad day for the footballing world, AND for his family and freinds. My condolences to Bobby's family, an ABSOLUTE FOOTBALL LEGEND AND TRUE GENTLEMAN. RIP SIR BOBBY
Steve Mascell
I know its a cliche, but they truly don't make them like this anymore. A true working class hero and gentleman from a bygone era of hard work and honesty. Great great man. From A Chelsea Fan
Henry Nnajiuba
Sir Bobby, what a giant amongst men. I don't know what the rules are for the Charity Shield? But who done more for charity. The Charity shield should be re named The Sir Bobby Robson Shield. So we can remember him forever
Joe McGregor
RIP Sir Bobby Robson, you were a true gent and a diamond in the game of football. The world of football has lost one of its most passionate and instantly likeable people. Your legacy of success will live on. Your Barcelona side of the late 90's was one of my favourite sides of all time. English football will never be the same.
Jason Stone
As a sports fan from Ireland, Dublin to be exact, I would like to send my deepest condolence to Sir Bobby's family on their recent lost, of their husband, father and above all friend. He was truly one of life's real gentlemen and a lover of soccer, and people which often don't come together. R.I.P
Bernard Deegan
Sir Bobby was an idol who most players and managers would look up to. It's sad that he faced such a tragic end to his colourful life.
Samantha Mcgoff
Thanks Sir Bobby, the man who we never forgot, but always remember.
Filipe Rodrigues
What a legend, What a fantastic reputation he has given our country as a gentleman and as a football man. RIP SIR BOBBY ROBSON
Adam Hanks
A true gentleman and legend....God bless you Bobby. Thank you for bringing your magic to the game. you will be truly missed. RIP SIR BOBBY X
Debbie Docherty
Sir Bobby was an outstanding football figure, and above all a remarkable man! My first memories of the game are linked to his appearance and character. There is no doubt that he will always be remembered by every true football fan around the world. He indeed was one of the greatest! My deepest condolence goes to his family...
Misha Radonjic
As a huge Newcastle United fan, all Newcastle United fans can be proud of Sir Bobby Robson’s contribution to the game of football and life. Sir Bobby was a gentleman first and foremost and did The Zebras proud! Build on his legacy NUFC. Your best years lie ahead of you.
Jonathan Cleland
A true English great. The word "legend" is often over used but in Sir Bobby's case the word doesn't do justice to what a great man he was. A true gentleman who'll be sorely missed. The world is now a darker presence without his light to brighten it up. RIP Sir Bobby - God bless x
Anne-Marie Golder
Hello relatives of Sir Bobby Robson. He was our manager for 2 times at PSV Eindhoven and we had never a better coach (even Guus Hiddink said that). He was in every inch a gentleman. Bobby form a good team in heaven and coach them. God bless all his friends.
Noud & Novi Rooijackers
I am sending you a message of my condolence of a death of Bobby Robson he was a great Soccer player and a Coach in the era of Soccer he is a great Coach and a player he was a legend and suddenly he have died then and it was a very sad thing. My condolence will go to the Lady Elsie and their 3 children their friends, former teammates and the former club.
Kenny Lu
Always a legend. You will be greatly missed Sir Bobby. During my first years as a footballer in Bulgaria which was in 1990, I watched England games and remembered you as true manager, great character. You will always be in our hearts. Rest in peace Sir Bobby
George Maznev
What an Englishman should be. Thank you for the wonderful memories. The nervous excitment of childhood during those two World Cups will always stay with me. We knew you cared as much as we did and shared the same pride, joy and heartbreak. Rest in peace.
Simon Doyle
Absolute legend of a man, one of the best, if not THE best English manager of all time. If the England players now put in just 1% of his enthusiasm to football then the World Cup will come home where it belongs. I hope the lads can win it for Sir Bobby and all the England legends who've unfortunately passed away. R.I.P Sir Bobby
Andrew George
Sir Bobby a true gentleman,a proud Englishman, wonderful manager definitely the best in my lifetime the real special one. Thanks for some great memories.
Gavin Johns
Once a legend, always a legend. You will be greatly missed and this is a grave loss to football. RIP Sir Bobby.
Will Longman
The very best of the North-east. Always a smile, always polite.
Colin Williams
I will always remember him as one of the good guys. He showed the good guy can be successful.Today I feel like we have lost a father figure, and a role model. As I type this I am not ashamed to say I have tears in my eyes!
Phil Dalton
One true gentleman, I doubt will we ever see another like Bobby my prayers go out to his wife and family at this sad time and take comfort that he had a happy fullfilled life doing what he loved the most.
Tracy Hawkins
One of the best, you will be sadly missed.
Stuart Higgs
Sport has lost one its greatest ambassadors, a passionate manager, player and above all football fan. He was liked by all of this inside and outside of the game. You will not be forgotten Bobby, rest in peace.
Jonathan Farmer
I had quite a few passings with Sir Bobby whilst working as a 17 year old apprentice during the time Portman Road was being re-constructed around 1977. He would always speak and you genuinely gave him a response because he was just so well respected. I remember working near the changing rooms and he was giving a talk to his players before travelling for an away game. We couldn't make too-much noise but it lasted nearly 1.45mins! I had one day gotten my tools ready to work and he passed and reminded me to be good and enjoy my day! I laughed and said: I always am Mr Robson... He chuckled and that was so very much the man I really remember, always interested and always genuine.
Kevan Gosnell
Sir Bobby was one of the true men in English football. He deserves a special place for all to view at the home of English football. I value him as the best English manager, along with Sir Alf Ramsey, of all time. The first I remember him was in the World Cup of 1990. I feel so sad that he never won the World Cup as this is what he deserved (both in 1986 & 1990). We will remember you forever as the top true man in English football. Thank you for your gift to English football and to a true English footballer. RIP
William Chaundy
Sir Bobby Robson " Farewell but not Goodbye" RIP
Paul Bilecki
Thanks for everything sir Bobby. My condolences to the family Robson and England.Greetings and respect from Eindhoven, The Netherlands.
Bernie Tegelaers
To the man who re-ignited England's love of football. Italia 1990 the re-birth of football. Thank you for the memories. Rest in peace Sir Bobby. Thank you.
Andrew Gosling
Thanks Sir Bobby, you will be missed but never forgotten.
Anthony Frank
A professional in every sense of the word, and a remarkable man, true gentleman of the game, he will be missed throughtout the footballing world. I will cheerish memories of his interviews especially one of his football philosophies "The first 90 minutes of a game are the most important" Great wit and wisdom from in my opinion a great man. Rest in peace Sir Bobby, you wil not be forgotten.
Stephen Stennett
Sir Bobby Robson was the first gentleman of football,he will be missed all over the football world may he rest in peace.
Robert Gillett
R.I.P. He was a great man and inspiration for many Football Players - a legend! Football has lost one of its true gentleman! He will stay in our hearts forever...gone but not forgotten!
Carmen Wales
A collossus amongst managers, respected throughout the world of football. a great loss. R I P
Martin Collett
Bobby Robson was a football legend and will be missed by me and many more football fans. R.I.P. Sir Bobby.
Andrew Norton
After Sir Alf Ramsey, Sir Bobby's achievements will be those to which all England managers will be measured. RIP Sir Bobby
Paul Bray
One of the truly great men of football.Condolences to his Lady and Family.
Harold Hall
Sir Bobby was much loved and will be sadly missed, He's got to be one of the best England managers today, RIP simply the best
Jason Bailey
We knew it was coming but its still such a shock. RIP Sir Bobby and thank you for everything you gave us
Carole Petts
A very sad day yesterday on hearing the news about Sir Bobby. A true gentlemen in every sense of the word, an inspiration to not only people in football, but also to people in everyday life. A great manager and coach, he blessed us all with his personality but more with his enthusiasm for the game he so dearly loved, his openness about how football should be played. Bobby you will be sadly missed by everyone. My condolences are with his family at this very sad time.
Rob Glaze
What are the qualities of a great man? Determination, braveness, respect, intelligence, humour, passion and humility. SBR had them all in abundance and he will always be remembered as a true legend. Bobby may be gone but he will live on in our hearts and our memories forever.
Graham Fryer
A true gentleman loved by players, fans and press alike. Sir Bobby was a true credit to the game and will be sadly missed by all.
Richard Haytack
I am really so sad & I was shocked when I heared the news on Friday Moorning , he was such a great man a Legend not just for England but for all the People who love Football. He was our Hero, our Legend, you will never be forgotten Sir Bobby Robson , REST IN PEACE & GOD BLESS YOU
Zakaria Elgharbaoui
What can I say, Sir Bobby Robson a true gentleman of football, a legend of the game, a man who was more than just a footballer and manager, he was a great person with a heart and had time for everyone, never irate, gave his all to the game with a warming personality and character, there should be more people like him in football, and will be well missed, Rest in Peace, Sir Bobby Robson.
Craig Hume
Goodbye Sir Bobby and many thanks for your style in and off the pitch
Luca Scaramuzza
Sir Bobby Robson will always be in my heart forever. he was the a true friend and a great loss to football all around the world RIP
Gary Kilburn
I never had the pleasure of actually meeting Bobby, but, like so many others, I felt that I knew him. It was my privilege to see him play, during his last five years at Fulham, and I was thrilled to go to watch his Ipswich Town team, in both League and FA Cup matches, on many occasions. Bobby was one of those people you instinctively knew that you could trust. May he rest in peace.
Stefan M. J. Gatward
A great loss to football and your family but a greater loss to your country, if only young people of today could follow your example and lead, then we would live in a better world. A true Great and sorely missed.
John Swanson
Sir Bobby a true football man, A sad loss to the game World wide
Richard Mason
Sir Bobby a true gentleman of football, I'll have fond memories of Italia 90, just wish you could have been the man to win us the world cup. Rest in Peace.
Deborah Perkins
How football needs more like Sir Bobby.
Stuart Childs
Sir Bobby you gave me some of my earliest, and greatest, memories as an England - nay football - fan at Italia 90. Thanks for the memories, football has lost a true gentleman. May you be remembered forever. Rest in Peace. Love to your family!!
Paul Bell
A great loss to the game. A true gentleman and the best England manager we have had in recent years God bless
Alison Roper
The memories will live on. Sir Bobby was a true great. A gentleman. I will never forget the glow he brought to every interview, the joy to every football fan. Legend.
Ben Saunders
Man, legend, man. Never to be forgotten. RIP Sir Bob. Mandi x
Mandi Varrie
I want to express about my sadness and want to say that today we have lost a great man. I will ask the god kindly to bless him and help his family. Sir Bobby I'll never forget the great team of 1990. You are with us forever
Usama Hassan
A real legend of the game. A truly inspirational man and someone who just loved football. He'll never be forgotten, we were lucky to have him.
Michael Woodford
Sir Bobby, you will be sadly missed by everyone in the game. The world of football is a lesser place without you.
Andrew Lawson
Sir Bobby Robson, Geordie legend. A wonderful man and a great manager. I'm just grateful he was one of us.
Mick Hart
Sir Bobby Robson's England career:
Player from 1960-1962, click here
Manager from 1982-1990, click here
