Bobby Robson Quotes (1933-2009)

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About Bobby Robson

Sir Robert William "Bobby" Robson, CBE (18 February 1933 – 31 July 2009) was an English footballer and football manager. His career included periods playing for and later managing the England national football team.

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β€œHe never fails to hit the target. But that was a miss.”
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β€œI'm not going to look beyond the semi-final - but I would love to lead Newcastle out at the final.”
β€œEighteen months ago Sweden were arguably one of the best three teams in Europe, and that would include Germany, Holland, Russia and anybody else if you like.”
β€œWhen Gazza was dribbling, he used to go through a minefield with his arm, a bit like you go through a supermarket.”
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β€œManchester United dropped points, Liverpool dropped points, Chelsea dropped points, Everton dropped points, so in a way we haven't lost anything at all really, although we dropped all three.”

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Bobby Robson on Theo Walcott

β€œHe is potentially brilliant, and he is going to be exciting, but potential is nothing unless you can produce it. I would think he's way, way, way, miles away from international World Cup football.”
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Craig Bellamy on Bobby Robson

β€œHe would talk to me like I was the best player in the world and I went out at St James’ Park feeling like I was going to play like the best player in the world. I am 5ft 6 or 5ft 7ins tall but I am telling you this: when I put that kit on and I was standing in that tunnel with Bobby Robson, I felt like I was Didier Drogba.”

Jose Mourinho on Bobby Robson

β€œBobby Robson is one of those people who never die, not so much for what he did in his career, for one victory more or less, but for what he knew to give to those who had, like me, the good fortune to know him and walk by his side.”

About Bobby Robson

Sir Robert William "Bobby" Robson, CBE (18 February 1933 – 31 July 2009) was an English footballer and football manager. His career included periods playing for and later managing the England national football team.