Former England boss Sir Bobby Robson dies aged 76


England's most successful manager since 1966 has lost his battle with cancer less than a week after his last public appearance
By Jonathan Harwood
FIRST POSTED JULY 31, 2009
Former England football manager Sir Bobby Robson has died peacefully at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer. He was the national team's most successful manager since 1966 and will be best remembered for guiding England to the semi-finals of the 1990 World Cup where they lost to Germany on penalties.
The son of a Durham coal miner, Robson supported Newcastle United as a boy and later managed the club. He was regarded as a hero by Newcastle's followers and he made his final public appearance this week at St James' Park where 33,000 Geordies attended a charity match in his honour.
Despite his roots Robson moved to London aged 17 when he signed for Fulham in 1950. Although signed as a professional he initially continued to work as an electrician and was employed at the Festival of Britain site, before deciding to give up his work outside football.
Later in his career he joined West Bromwich Albion and made 20 appearances for England.
After retiring as a player Robson began his managerial career with Fulham but lasted less than a year before moving to Ipswich where he made his name. In a 13-year spell at Portman Road he won the FA and Uefa Cups and turned the club into one of the best in the country.
In 1982 he took over as England boss. He was not always popular with fans but after the 1990 World Cup campaign - his last tournament in the post - he was hailed as a hero.
He went on to manage Barcelona, PSV Eindhoven, FC Porto and Newcastle United and was voted European manager of the year in 1997.
One of the most admired and liked men in football Robson received many honours and in 2007 he was awarded the Lifetime Achievement Award at the BBC's Sports Personality of the Year show in recognition of "his contribution as both player and manager in a career spanning more than half a century".
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.
FIRST POSTED JULY 31, 2009
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