Your tributes to Sir Bobby
We brought you the sad news this morning that Sir Bobby Robson had died following a long battle with cancer. You've been paying your tributes to him this morning. Here are some of the texts you've sent us:
"Bobby Robson signed me at fulham as a 15-year-old in 1968. He came to see my parents and just stayed for hours. I did not make the grade but he always made sure I was ok even after he left. A true gent who will be missed. Dave B"
"I have been an Ipswich Town fan all my life. I was a child during his time there and I met him once when I was 10. I am genuinely moved to tears at this loss, he was my hero. Mark in Beccles, Suffolk. "
"RIP Bobby, a true football legend and a gentleman. He will be greatly missed. Graeme Wallace, Sunderland."
"My dad my brother and I drove a 500-mile round trip to be there at his match last Sunday and I now feel very honoured to have been there. He was the perfect ambassador for world football! Simon in Tewkesbury."
"In 1986 I was doing commentaries for hospital radio in Plymouth. Bobby Robson was at an Argyle game and I asked him for an interview thinking he would be too busy. Of course he agreed and was just brilliant, talking for ages and as if he was on the BBC. A true gent. Yes we can call him a legend. John in Harrogate."
"Victoria, I am so upset at the news of Sir Bobby Robson. As grown man I have tears in my eyes. I'm an Ipswich fan and Bobby will always be remembered with such fondness at Portman Road. What Bobby did for football was amazing; such a genuine man, so much dignity. I really wish there was more people in the world like Sir Bobby. Ed in Kent"
"Me and a group of 12 ladies were at a Tynemouth hotel three years ago having lunch when Bobby and two guests arrived. He came over, chatted, asked us how the food was and was so lovely. Then when meal was over he posed for photos etc. Such a handsome man and what a gentleman. It's so sad. Mo in Gateshead x"
"Sad sad news of Sir Bobby. I met him once at a sportsmans dinner. A true gentleman in every sense of the word. A big big loss. Steve"
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Just wanted to pay tribute to Sir Bobby. He was a true gentleman. His enthusiasm, talent and humility are a rare combination in the football world. His personal courage in the face of his health challenges is inspirational.
He is on a par with Shankly, Stein and few others.
RIP. God Bless
Tom, Glasgow
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Thanks Sir Bobby for all you have done for English football. You will always be one of West Broms a favourite sons, and we will never forget you. You are a true gentleman and will be missed.
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For me Sir Bobby would have been the perfect politician.Lets hope the dross in Westminster aspire to be like him open,honest,passionate and a true gentleman.I cant see any of them having tributes paid to them on their demise.
God bless you Bobby.
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Its difficult to describe the sadness I feel at the passing of Sir Bobby. I started watching Ipswich Town in 1969, the year that Bobby arrived as manager and like so many people I had the privilege of watching a genius at work. The tributes that have been and will be paid to him shows that football can be united and he would, I am sure, have been amazed to find that so many people have been affected by his death yesterday. We will miss you Bobby, but we will remember you and the wonderful days when we won the F.A. and UEFA Cups, not just because we won, but for the way in which we won, you spoilt us with the quality of the teams that you built and the style in which they played the beautiful game. I have just watched the recording of Bobby receiving his life time achievement award and yes the tears have flowed. Bobby touched the lives of so many people and we are richer for the experience. R.I.P. Bobby and thank you for the wonderful memories.
Colin C Freeman ITFC
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what a guy sir bobby robson was he managed some of the best players in world football and respected within the global football community from managers to football players and fans im proud he was our england manager 1990 was a great world cup that team played some grear stuff god bless you sir bobby robson
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