Farewell But Not Goodbye [Hardcover]

Sir Bobby Robson (Author)

Book Description

Publication Date: August 20, 2009

Sir Bobby Robson died on the morning of 31 July 2009. Revered in Newcastle and the North East, he was a man who enjoyed phenomenal popularity, and touched so many people with his sincerity and passion for the game of football. From his playing days with Fulham and West Brom in the 1950s and 60s, to his twenty England caps and his brilliant management career, Bobby Robson inspired generations of fans. However, Bobby's story is not just about these great achievements. In this book he provided a fascinating insight into his childhood and early adult years growing up in the North East, and his working life before football in the mines of Langley Park, where he went underground for a year and a half at the age of fifteen. One of English football's most successful managers, Bobby witnessed some of the most historic sporting moments during his incredible career, including such epic incidents as the 'Hand of God' and Gazza's tears. He wrote of leading England through two World Cups and the agony of coming within a penalty kick of the 1990 World Cup final. Bobby's story takes in many countries, many clubs and many of the world's most illustrious players. He inspired deep affection for the qualities that he always embodied: passion, humour, hard work and fair play. Bobby Robson's story is a rich and diverse one; this moving and entertaining autobiography celebrates the remarkable life of a sporting legend.

Editorial Reviews

Review

'This is a life of stunning variety and achievement.' -- Observer 20050807 '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

About the Author

Bobby Robson was born in 1933 in the heart of the mining community in Sacriston, County Durham. He won twenty caps for England before embarking on a management career. In 2007, he set up the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation in support of the Cancer Trials Research Centre at the Freeman Hospital, which serves the North East of England. He died on 31 July 2009.

Product Details

• Hardcover: 336 pages
• Publisher: Hodder Hb; Revised edition edition (August 20, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1444709488
• ISBN-13: 978-1444709483
• Product Dimensions: 9.2 x 6.2 x 1.4 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.2 pounds
• Average Customer Review: 5.0 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (1 customer review)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #2,324,295 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)

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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Great ex footballer/manager book, June 18, 2009

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Lukasz Smyk - See all my reviews

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.