Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
By Tyne-Talk
July 31 2009
Newcastle United legend Sir Bobby Robson has sadly passed away at the age of 76 after a long running battle with cancer. The former Newcastle United manager proudly held his Sir Bobby Robson Foundation match last week between England and Germany at his beloved St James’ Park surrounded by players and professionals who admired him and respected him for decades from across the globe.
Sir Bobby was battling cancer for the 5th time in 15 years, but was diagnosed as terminal in August 2008. As a result he threw himself into charity work for The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, a charity set up specifically to fund ongoing research into the early detection and treatment of cancer.
Sir Bobby looked very frail at the match last week but was noticeable enjoying himself as England won 3-2 thanks to a Shearer penalty.
His family have confirmed he died peacefully at his home early this morning and that they will be holding a private funeral.
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Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
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Date: 31/07/2009 10:32
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Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: Thom (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 11:51
Im a Leeds United fan, and I was deeply saddened of the news of Sir Bobby's passing earlier today. I attended his testamonial on Sunday and it was an emotional experience as earlier reports said Sir Bobby wouldnt be well enough to attend, but was fantastic for football fans across the country to pay one last mark of respect to him when he came. Shows the strength and character of him.
He was a great man, and a true footballing legend.
RIP Sir Bob.
''Our greatest glory consist not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.''
RIP Welsh Pete
He was a great man, and a true footballing legend.
RIP Sir Bob.
''Our greatest glory consist not in never falling, but in rising every time we fall.''
RIP Welsh Pete
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: Mighty__Mag (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 14:57
R.I.P
Sir Bobby, best years we had at Newcastle under you!
Hope your spirit will guide us back to where we belong....
Sir Bobby, best years we had at Newcastle under you!
Hope your spirit will guide us back to where we belong....
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: Gallowgate Luke (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 18:16
Football Legend and a true gentleman.
The Beautiful game wont be the same without him
R.I.P Sir Bobby
The Beautiful game wont be the same without him
R.I.P Sir Bobby
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 18:52
Rest, Sir Bobby, and travel well. You are missed.
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: davenufc (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 19:54
Bye Bobby, a legend, a gent and a great man.
Never see the like again.
A true great.
Never see the like again.
A true great.
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: Waspy (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 20:03
RIP Sir Bob,
A gent a legend, will be sadly missed.
YNWA.
A gent a legend, will be sadly missed.
YNWA.
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: wasim4nufc (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 20:08
He was a true gentlemen, and a footballing legend who will never be forgotten.
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Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: Biffins Bridge (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 20:27
In an age of over paid, over rated players wih no class and nobodies wanting their fifteen minutes of fame on reality tv, Bobby stood out as a shining example of how to live your life and conduct yourself.
Top man. Hope they name a stand after him or something.
Top man. Hope they name a stand after him or something.
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: Thackley white (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 21:07
RIP..how long was he your manger for?
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: nathan robinson (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 21:27
Sept 1999 - Aug 2004, 5 good years.
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: tunyc (IP Logged)
Date: 31/07/2009 21:52
Five best years I've seen as a supporter of this club.
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: atoonlad (IP Logged)
Date: 01/08/2009 00:09
I saw this comment on another board but thought it was good:-
Cancer didnt beat Bobby Robson - He Beat Cancer 4-1
R.I.P Bobby you will be sadly Missed
A True Gentleman & a Geordie
Cancer didnt beat Bobby Robson - He Beat Cancer 4-1
R.I.P Bobby you will be sadly Missed
A True Gentleman & a Geordie
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: cappen (IP Logged)
Date: 01/08/2009 02:26
Worst mistake the club (whether it was FFS or Sir John Hall)did was to get rid of him. They should have benched, then sold Dyer, Bellamy & Co instead at that time.
RIP SBR
RIP SBR
Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: wasim4nufc (IP Logged)
Date: 02/08/2009 10:41
For me I can't remember a football manager that commanded the respect I had for Sir Bobby.
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Re: Sir Bobby Robson Passes Away Aged 76
Posted by: TOONTILLIDIE (IP Logged)
Date: 02/08/2009 13:01
It shows the respect that he had, the players who played for him have all came out and said great things. Football fans across the country have posted messages on numerous websites, even if he never managed there clubs. Look at the turn out he had at the game last Sunday compared to the fans who went to the Leeds match, there were loads more.
To me he was a one off and a true great. R.I.P
To me he was a one off and a true great. R.I.P
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