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One of the real greats of the beautiful game has sadly stated that he is "dying".
Sir Bobby Robson is argueably Newcastle United's greatest ever manager
and even managed a spell with the National team along with a successful
era in the Spanish league with Barcelona.
Sir Bobby was appointed assistant manager to Steve Staunton at the
Republic of Ireland offices but due to his unfortunate ill health, he sadly
never appeared on the touchline in the crest of Ireland, but he captured a
piece of Ireland fans hearts when he even thought about accepting the position
Of recent times, Sir Bobby has been battling his way through cancer and he
has admitted its getting the better of him. Speaking to SunSport, Sir Bobby
had this to say;
“I have accepted what they have told me and I am determined to make
the most of what time I have left. I have been fortunate to survive this
long. It is thanks to my doctors and their dedication.
“My condition is described as static and has not altered since my last
bout of chemotherapy.
“They have arrested the growth of the tumours on my lungs and I have
my next scan shortly.
“I am going to die sooner rather than later. But then everyone has to go
sometime and I have enjoyed every minute.
“I don’t even think about it and my biggest problem today was unrelated,
just old-fashioned laryngitis.” Caring, charismatic and with time for anyone,
Robson is loved by all."
I am not going to sit around at home thinking about what might or might
not happen.
“I have always found it difficult to turn down good causes and invitations
from people I know.
“My family and close friends have always said I should say ‘No’ more often
and now is no different.
“It has been a hectic summer. I have watched a couple of days of
Wimbledon, several days of Test cricket and Durham county cricket.
"I had my own celebrity golf tournament in Portugal and managed to enjoy a
few days holiday afterwards before returning to London, where I was
honoured by the Football League Managers Association.
“They not only inducted me into their Hall of Fame with a host of celebrities
but it was at a special dinner, the first of its kind.”
-SunSport
Its a sad thing to hear from a man who has had so many highs and has been
involved with so many different clubs and in so many different ways.
These clubs are ones which are left with great memories of having such a
warm hearted man as their manager.
Fulham
Ipswich Town
England
PSV Eindhoven
Sporting Clube de Portugal
Porto
FC Barcelona
PSV Eindhoven
Newcastle United
This is a man who bravely beat cancer not so long ago but the illness has
returned and he feels this time its too strong for him.
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Our thoughts are with you Bobby.....
Sir Bobby Robson is argueably Newcastle United's greatest ever manager
and even managed a spell with the National team along with a successful
era in the Spanish league with Barcelona.
Sir Bobby was appointed assistant manager to Steve Staunton at the
Republic of Ireland offices but due to his unfortunate ill health, he sadly
never appeared on the touchline in the crest of Ireland, but he captured a
piece of Ireland fans hearts when he even thought about accepting the position
Of recent times, Sir Bobby has been battling his way through cancer and he
has admitted its getting the better of him. Speaking to SunSport, Sir Bobby
had this to say;
“I have accepted what they have told me and I am determined to make
the most of what time I have left. I have been fortunate to survive this
long. It is thanks to my doctors and their dedication.
“My condition is described as static and has not altered since my last
bout of chemotherapy.
“They have arrested the growth of the tumours on my lungs and I have
my next scan shortly.
“I am going to die sooner rather than later. But then everyone has to go
sometime and I have enjoyed every minute.
“I don’t even think about it and my biggest problem today was unrelated,
just old-fashioned laryngitis.” Caring, charismatic and with time for anyone,
Robson is loved by all."
I am not going to sit around at home thinking about what might or might
not happen.
“I have always found it difficult to turn down good causes and invitations
from people I know.
“My family and close friends have always said I should say ‘No’ more often
and now is no different.
“It has been a hectic summer. I have watched a couple of days of
Wimbledon, several days of Test cricket and Durham county cricket.
"I had my own celebrity golf tournament in Portugal and managed to enjoy a
few days holiday afterwards before returning to London, where I was
honoured by the Football League Managers Association.
“They not only inducted me into their Hall of Fame with a host of celebrities
but it was at a special dinner, the first of its kind.”
-SunSport
Its a sad thing to hear from a man who has had so many highs and has been
involved with so many different clubs and in so many different ways.
These clubs are ones which are left with great memories of having such a
warm hearted man as their manager.
Fulham
Ipswich Town
England
PSV Eindhoven
Sporting Clube de Portugal
Porto
FC Barcelona
PSV Eindhoven
Newcastle United
This is a man who bravely beat cancer not so long ago but the illness has
returned and he feels this time its too strong for him.
Our thoughts are with you Bobby.....
