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**Paul Marin** · August 1, 2009, 06:06 PM

RIP Sir Bobby...sorry to see that your team got relegated.

**Sir X** · August 1, 2009, 11:06 PM

Friday, July 31, 2009

Sir Bobby Robson: A true friend of Liverpool FC

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Kevin Keegan once described Sir Bobby Robson as one of his ‘all time favourite football managers’, and I’m sure that many Liverpool fans also have a soft-spot for Robson, a true legend of the game, who sadly passed away today.

A thoroughly decent man, Sir Bobby shared many of the same personal qualities as Bill Shankly and Bob Paisley and remained unaffected by the shallow excesses of modern football.

Plus, Robson almost always made sense when he spoke about football, especially when it came to Liverpool FC, as the following quotes from the great man attest.

Saluting Rafael Benitez after Liverpool's victory in Istanbul:

"Managers have to be like actors at times and Rafa Benitez deserves an Oscar for his half-time performance in the dressing room during the Champions League Final. His half-time performance when all was lost in Istanbul was the most astonishing of the whole amazing night."

After Liverpool's shock FA Cup Final defeat by Wimbledon in 1988):

“I didn't want Kenny to be criticised, but I'm amazed nobody said a word against him. If England had lost at Wembley as unexpectedly as Liverpool, I would have been slaughtered”.

On Liverpool’s future title prospects (March 2009)

“Liverpool fans can take heart from beating United [4-1 at Old Trafford]. In the short term it will not change the course of the title race. Over the next few years, though, it shows United cannot take the Liverpool challenge lightly.”

On whether Rafa Benitez has what it takes to bring the title to Anfield:

“I hope people do not think that if he [Benitez] falls short this season, he is incapable of winning it. I can see him achieving it at some time at Anfield . “I believe that, if he signs a long-term contract, he has the ability to be a proper rival for Alex...and that can only be good for the game.”

On the power of Anfield:

“At Anfield, Liverpool have just seemed time after time in European matches to have this ability to be able to pull something out of the bag".

Publicly supporting Benitez after he substituted Steven Gerrard in the November 2007 Merseyside derby:

“Rafa was brave in taking off Gerrard at Everton because he would have been severely criticised had Liverpool not won. But they did win, and I am not sure why Gerrard had to go and see his manager to ask why he had been subbed. Would Dirk Kuyt, Javier Mascherano or any other player do that?”.

On Steven Gerrard after the Merseyside derby (November 2007):

“My view is that Gerrard is a great player; one of my favourites, in fact. But no individual is bigger than the club and this is the time for Stevie to ask 'What can I do for Liverpool?', not 'What can they do for me?’

On Gerrard again:

"I think Rafa appreciates what Stevie has done for the club and the talents he brings to the team. But he is not bigger than the club ? and, if they want to emulate Manchester United and Arsenal, and win the Premier League, all Liverpool fans should remember that.

On Gerrard’s impact at Liverpool

“Gerrard is probably regarded with Kenny Dalglish as Liverpool's greatest ever player and while he has earned that respect because of his fabulous displays, it comes with a responsibility.

Surmising about Bill Shankly:

"We were driving back from, I think, Birmingham, when Kieron suddenly shouts out, 'Stop the bus! I've left my diamond earring in the dressing room. Can you believe it! Can you imagine in my day a player shouting to Bill Shankly, 'Bill, stop the bus. I've left me earring in the dressing room!?”"

Sir Bobby Robson - a true friend of Liverpool FC

**Dunny** · August 2, 2009, 05:58 AM

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Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson is dead

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Sir Bobby Robson, the former England manager, has died aged 76. He passed away at his home in County Durham this morning after losing a long battle with cancer.
"It is with great sadness that it has been announced today that Sir Bobby Robson has lost his long and courageous battle with cancer," a statement read.
"He died very peacefully this morning at his home with his wife and family beside him. Sir Bobby's funeral will be private and for family members only.
"A thanksgiving service in celebration of Sir Bobby's life will be held at a later date for his many friends and colleagues. Lady Robson and the family would very much appreciate it if their privacy could be respected at this difficult time."
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Newcastle United held a minute's silence at their training ground this morning in honour of their former manager.
The national team’s most successful manager since 1966, he was best-loved for guiding England to the World Cup semi final in 1990. Robson began his football career while still at school in Langley Park, Durham. He signed with Fulham in 1950 and went on to play for West Bromwich Albion and England. However, he was better known as a coach, managing Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven, PC Porto and Newcastle United. He was voted European manager of the year in 1997.
Robson made 20 appearances for the England team himself after making his debut in 1957. He played for Fulham and West Bromwich Albion.
A hero in Newcastle, he made his final public appearance this week at St James’ Park where 33,000 Geordies attended a charity match in his honour.
Robson’s 1990 England World Cup squad took on a Germany XI to raise money for his cancer charity, the Bobby Robson Foundation.
One of the guests of honour at the game was Paul Gascoigne, a star of England’s run to the World Cup semi at Italia 90 who famously broke down in tears during the semi final.
Gascoigne said: “Sir Bobby is a legend over the world. He was the one who gave me my first run-out for the England team.
“When I saw him it was quite heartbreaking to see him that way but he is battling away and keeping on top of it, which is great.
“He’s battling cancer for the fifth time. It takes a man to beat it once but he’s doing it for a fifth time.”
He married Elsie in 1955 and leaves three sons. His fifth diagnosis of cancer, consisting of cancer in both lungs, was confirmed as terminal in February 2007.

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Jarek Cebartowski wrote:
I can't find words to express how great man he was.It is really sad day.
July 31, 2009 1:10 PM BST on UK-TimesOnline
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Permalink Costas kroustis wrote:
RIP Bobby- I always loved listening to the man and his zest for the game was great, but more importantly he was a good man.
July 31, 2009 1:08 PM BST on UK-TimesOnline
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Permalink Jack Krak wrote:
We have cheapened the true meaning of the word by using it on too many flavor-of-the-month nobodies, but he was/is/will always be a real LEGEND
July 31, 2009 12:36 PM BST on UK-TimesOnline
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Permalink Endika Beltran wrote:
From Spain

Thanks for that unforgettable season in barcelona.Never forget.

Rest in peace,bobby.
July 31, 2009 12:32 PM BST on UK-TimesOnline
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Permalink Danny Blunden wrote:
A sad day for football. One of the last true gents of the game. He will be sorely missed on these shores a beyond. R.I.P. Sir Bobby
July 31, 2009 12:22 PM BST on UK-TimesOnline
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Permalink Brendan Woodhouse wrote:
God Bless Bobby. A Geordie Hero!
July 31, 2009 12:17 PM BST on UK-TimesOnline
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Permalink NICHOLAS EKTOP wrote:
A great man with a great heart .One of the best coaches ever .A sad day for his family and those who love football.Bon Voyage to your long journey Sir Bobby.You will always be remembered and have a place in the world football history and in our hearts.
July 31, 2009 12:04 PM BST on UK-TimesOnline
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Permalink Jim Humble wrote:
Really nice bloke.
July 31, 2009 11:59 AM BST on UK-TimesOnline
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Permalink M T wrote:
A true gent. He remains an inspiration, wise, honest and so brave to have fought this disease so hard many times. So worthy of his knighthood. R.I.P Sir Bobby.
July 31, 2009 11:51 AM BST on UK-TimesOnline
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Permalink Kevin Baxter wrote:
A proper legend of the game - they don't make them like Sir bobby anymore. I'm absolutely gutted.
July 31, 2009 11:51 AM BST on UK-TimesOnline
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He was a real football man RIP Sir Bobby.

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