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Beardsley – “It’s Bobby’s night, and nothing else should get in the way,”

July 26th, 2009 | 11 Comments |

Wor Pedro on Sir Bobby, and that night in 1990.
Wor Pedro on Sir Bobby, and that night in 1990.
Speaking on this evening’s Bobby Robson ‘Legends’ game, Peter Beardsley has declared that the night should be about Robson, and no-one else.

‘Pedro’, a true Tyneside legend in his own right, and a man Bobby himself referred to as “my little gem” said:

“It’s Bobby’s night, and nothing else should get in the way,”

“I’m sure we’ll all get a great reception, but he is the man, just as he was the man back in 1990.

“I know the fans may want to have their say on Alan (Shearer) and the situation at Newcastle now, but even that mustn’t overshadow the point of the occasion – paying tribute to Bobby.”

Offering some fascinating insights into what was a great match which many thought of as the real World Cup final, the mighty Beardo added: (more…)