Archive for tag: Sir Bobby Robson.

Sir Bobby loses final battle but will never be forgotten.

July 31st, 2009 | 22 Comments |

The mould was broken with this special man

Sir Bobby Robson died earlier today after losing his long battle against cancer. Nobody needs me to say much right now, as we all know what he was and what he meant to us, which is just as well because I don’t think I have the words right now. God bless you Sir Bob, thoughts go to your family on this sad day. A true legend in every sense of the word. Some great memories to cherish and never to be forgotten.

Newcastle United – News Roundup – 27 July 2009.

July 27th, 2009 | 10 Comments |

Today I can begin with some good news. England beat Germany 3-2 to win the Sir Bobby Robson Trophy with goals coming from Les Ferdinand, Alan Thompson and Alan Shearer. The night, however, belonged to Sir Bobby Robson and his cancer research foundation to which the proceeds of the game were donated. Sir Bobby is, and forever will be, a shining example of the good side of football.

Alas I must now move on to less celebratory news. Shearer has spoken of his frustration about the current situation at Newcastle United, saying:

“I am the same as everyone else, I am in limbo – I don’t know what is going on.

“I know as much as you. I would dearly love it to be sorted out one way or the other then the club can move forward.

“Everyone is telling me there are people in to buy the club. If that is the case, then great.”

He was also keen to dispel rumours that he’s close to walking away from things:

“I don’t know where that’s come from, it’s certainly not from myself. I want it sorted out as quickly as everyone else does.

“I’m a fan like everyone else and I don’t like to see the situation the club is in.” (more…)

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.

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…)

Newcastle United – News Roundup – 26 July 2009

July 26th, 2009 | 5 Comments |

Bobby's "Legends' game this evening at SJP. — Bobby's 'Legends' game this evening at SJP.

Well somewhat predictably, one of the top stories today has been United’s 6 -1 hammering by lowly Leyton Orient, a game which I attended and wrote a match report about. Our caretaker manager, Chris Hughton was right to describe the game in the post match interview as “disappointing and embarrassing” , with Coloccini, Enrique and Nolan being the worst of a throughly bad bunch. Only perhaps Beye and Martins came out of the game with any kind of credit, with Gutierrez, Duff and Taylor, and perhaps Carroll, after he came on, being the ‘best’ (a highly relative phrase in this case) of the rest in a truly awful display.

Further quotes from Hughton on the game included:

“We didn’t win and we didn’t perform.”

and

“There are ups and downs in football and this was very much a down.”

It certainly was.

The North East’s ‘Sunday Sun‘ wrote of the game: (more…)

Sir Bobby: Forever our knight in black and white armour.

July 26th, 2009 | 3 Comments |

A time when we all had something to smile about

“What makes a Geordie, a Geordie?” “Passion for football…..”, so went the old McEwans advert.

And passion is an essential ingredient of our national game and, of course, of our beloved club. And there are arguably none more passionate than our own Sir Bobby Robson.

Nobody needs me to give a recount of what he means to the club and the region or indeed what he means to football in general. Neither do I need to spell out what the club means to him. Even in ill-health last season he was seen at games, ever the engaged and fanatical supporter, our erstwhile manager caring as much now as he did while he was in charge.

The fact that the current incumbent managed to organise a preseason friendly on the same day as the already advertised charity game at St James on Sunday 26th July, says as much as you need to know about their lack of appreciation for this legendary football figure and the club and it’s supporters. That is a moot point now though, as the game in Holland was cancelled and the charity game goes ahead but it shows a stark contrast with how Sir Bobby would expect things to work round here.

Our club is on it’s knees and we are crying out for the dignity with which Sir Bobby carries himself. We are desperate for the honourable ethics and principles he encourages. Desperate also for the leadership, technical nous and managerial qualities he displayed in better health. (more…)