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**usaneisfiecup** · 07-08-2008, 05:49 PM

Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has admitted he will lose his battle with lung cancer "sooner rather than later".
Robson has been battling a fifth bout of the illness and has accepted doctors' prognosis that he is unlikely to beat it.
Speaking to The Sun, he said: "I have accepted what they have told me and I am determined to make the most of what time I have left.
"I am going to die sooner rather than later. But then everyone has to go some time, and I have enjoyed every minute.
"I have been fortunate to survive this long. It is thanks to the doctors and their dedication."
Sir Bobby, who took England to the brink of a World Cup final in Italy in 1990, has enjoyed a football career spanning six decades - from playing days with Fulham and England, to managerial triumphs first with Ipswich and then as national coach at two World Cups, to continental coaching appointments.
He later returned to his native north-east to take over at Newcastle and most recently spent a short time as consultant for the Republic of Ireland.

All hail Sir Bobby

**AngelinaTheElf** · 07-08-2008, 06:47 PM

An absolute legend who nearly made 1990 the best year of my life [no]

**NickGrass** · 07-08-2008, 07:06 PM

Good o'l Bobby....

**antiggill** · 07-09-2008, 06:04 AM

As a life long dweller in Ipswich it's fair to say that he and his work (on and off the pitch) has had a big influence and that I hold him in the highest echelons of respect.

If only more managers learned how to take defeat as graciously as he has. [yes]

**AngelinaTheElf** · 08-08-2008, 07:03 AM

As a life long dweller in Ipswich it's fair to say that he and his work (on and off the pitch) has had a big influence and that I hold him in the highest echelons of respect.

If only more managers learned how to take defeat as graciously as he has. [yes]

Ipswich fan? If so, prepare for a big-time battering on Saturday at the hands of the Lilly Whites

(PNE fan)

**antiggill** · 08-08-2008, 08:01 AM

Ipswich fan? If so, prepare for a big-time battering on Saturday at the hands of the Lilly Whites (PNE fan)

That's funny, I could have sworn last season's results were 2-2 and 2-1 to the Tractor Boys

**AngelinaTheElf** · 10-08-2008, 08:51 PM

That's funny, I could have sworn last season's results were 2-2 and 2-1 to the Tractor Boys

OOOOOOOOHHH dear me lol

Great result [thumbup]

**antiggill** · 10-08-2008, 09:30 PM

OOOOOOOOHHH dear me lol Great result [thumbup]

[rofl] I knew that would happen as soon as Lisbie scored that early!

We never win if we score early. [help]

07-08-2008, 05:49 PM	#1
usaneisfiecup Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 420 Senior Member	Sir Bobby Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has admitted he will lose his battle with lung cancer "sooner rather than later". Robson has been battling a fifth bout of the illness and has accepted doctors' prognosis that he is unlikely to beat it. Speaking to The Sun, he said: "I have accepted what they have told me and I am determined to make the most of what time I have left. "I am going to die sooner rather than later. But then everyone has to go some time, and I have enjoyed every minute. "I have been fortunate to survive this long. It is thanks to the doctors and their dedication." Sir Bobby, who took England to the brink of a World Cup final in Italy in 1990, has enjoyed a football career spanning six decades - from playing days with Fulham and England, to managerial triumphs first with Ipswich and then as national coach at two World Cups, to continental coaching appointments. He later returned to his native north-east to take over at Newcastle and most recently spent a short time as consultant for the Republic of Ireland. All hail Sir Bobby Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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AngelinaTheElf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 550 Senior Member	An absolute legend who nearly made 1990 the best year of my life [no] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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NickGrass Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 585 Senior Member	Good o'l Bobby.... Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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07-09-2008, 06:04 AM	#4
antiggill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 425 Senior Member	As a life long dweller in Ipswich it's fair to say that he and his work (on and off the pitch) has had a big influence and that I hold him in the highest echelons of respect. If only more managers learned how to take defeat as graciously as he has. [yes] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-08-2008, 07:03 AM	#5
AngelinaTheElf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 550 Senior Member	As a life long dweller in Ipswich it's fair to say that he and his work (on and off the pitch) has had a big influence and that I hold him in the highest echelons of respect. If only more managers learned how to take defeat as graciously as he has. [yes] Ipswich fan? If so, prepare for a big-time battering on Saturday at the hands of the Lilly Whites (PNE fan) Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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08-08-2008, 08:01 AM	#6
antiggill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 425 Senior Member	Ipswich fan? If so, prepare for a big-time battering on Saturday at the hands of the Lilly Whites (PNE fan) That's funny, I could have sworn last season's results were 2-2 and 2-1 to the Tractor Boys Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-08-2008, 08:51 PM	#7
AngelinaTheElf Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 550 Senior Member	That's funny, I could have sworn last season's results were 2-2 and 2-1 to the Tractor Boys OOOOOOOOHHH dear me lol Great result [thumbup] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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10-08-2008, 09:30 PM	#8
antiggill Join Date Oct 2005 Posts 425 Senior Member	OOOOOOOOHHH dear me lol Great result [thumbup] [rofl] I knew that would happen as soon as Lisbie scored that early! We never win if we score early. [help] Share Share this post on Digg Del.icio.us Technorati Twitter
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