Revered in Newcastle and the North-East, Sir Bobby Robson is a man whose fame knows no boundaries and who enjoys phenomenal popularity. His playing days with Fulham and West Brom in the 1950s and 60s, his twenty England caps and his brilliant management career over the past thirty-eight years mean that he has inspired generations of fans. He has been witness to some of the most historic sporting moments throughout his incredible career, and in his book remembers epic incidents from the 'Hand of God' to the tears of Gazza. He also relives leading England through two World Cups, and the pain of coming within a penalty kick of the 1990 World Cup final. Sir Bobby's story is a rich and diverse one and this autobiography celebrates his remarkable life.
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'He is passionate and opinionated and ageless. He reminds us that life is a country he has seen and lived in and learnt from.' -- The Sunday Times 20050724 'This is a life of stunning variety and achievement.' -- The Observer 20050807
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Bobby Robson was born in 1933 in the heart of the mining community in Sacrison, County Durham. Soon afterwards, his family moved to Langley Park, where Bobby's footballing career started, and where he became an apprentice electrician in the mines at the age of fifteen. In 1950, he joined Fulham, followed by West Bromwich Albion in 1956. He won twenty caps for England before embarking on a management career with Ipswich Town, which lasted for thirteen years. He left the club in 1982 to take up the position of England manager, and then coached in Holland, Portugal and Spain before taking over at Newcastle from 1999 until 2004.
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Great ex footballer/manager book,
This review is from: Bobby Robson (Paperback)
I've just finished reading the book and it was as good as Bobby Robson was a soccer player and a manager. For those who do not know, he was really good in both professions. The book is written in an easy way, but with the interesting narration, which makes you want to read one chapter after another. Moreover, the chapters are not xx pages long so that you can easily read any chapter in 10min. Sir Robson reveals in the book some parts of his private life, but not too much. Mostly, he concentrates on what a reader wants, insides of the football life. Very interesting reading for anybody who loves football.
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