Sir Bobby appeals for his England Caps' return

By Matthew Jones
March 2 2003

Sir Bobby has appealed for the return of his England caps that were stolen during a break-in at his family home. He describes them as the most valuable things he has won in his whole career as both player and manager,

Sir Bobby Robson has appealed for the return of his most valuable items - the England caps which were stolen during a break-in at his family home in Suffolk.

The 70-year-old Newcastle manager has pleaded for the return of the caps and asked for anyone who knows anything about them to get in contact with them.

Robson said: "I am distraught. They are the most valuable things I won in my career and I am appealing to anyone who may know anything to get in contact with me."

Robson has only just realised 12 caps were stolen during a raid on his house 18 months ago.

"The England caps are the most precious items of my football career," he added. "They mean a lot to me, they are irreplaceable. When I found out about the theft my head could not hit the pillow. I could not sleep for two days afterwards.

"So I would like to appeal to the guy who took them to return them to me or to anyone who has bought or been offered England caps to get in contact with me," The told The People.