Dicko Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 Did anyone see how he looked the other night? Poor fella, clearly on his last legs
Smirking_Saint Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 It actually breaks my heart to see him like that. True legend and absolute top bloke
EastleighSoulBoy Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 It actually breaks my heart to see him like that. True legend and absolute top bloke Spot on, one of the few of football's real Gentlemen.
Colinjb Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 That picture makes me feel simultaneously happy and depressed. Happy to see the great man get the reception he deserves, but so sad that he obviously doesn't have much longer with us.
Baj Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 I had a video of our Italia 90 highlights, there was an interview at the end saying "I can't say that if we had beaten Germany we would have beaten Argentina in the final... but I would have bet my house on it" Legend.
Barney Trubble Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 His touchline jig after the late goal against Belgium still makes me chuckle......brilliant moment. I wonder if it's anywhere on Youtube.....must take a look.
Smirking_Saint Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 Did anyone see how he looked the other night? Poor fella, clearly on his last legs On a lighter note, is that elton john wheeling him in ??
saint_stevo Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 Actually kinda chokes me up a little bit, a true hero
Reib80 Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 It actually breaks my heart to see him like that. True legend and absolute top bloke Yep, my thoughts exactly
RedAndWhite91 Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 So sad to see, agree with all on here when they say he is a true legend.
tpbury Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 He's just done a normal ageing thing whilst being out of the limelight. He doesn't look dissimilar to Bobby Charlton, except for the wheelchair. I think he's got a few years left yet!
Guest Dark Sotonic Mills Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 He's just done a normal ageing thing whilst being out of the limelight. He doesn't look dissimilar to Bobby Charlton, except for the wheelchair. I think he's got a few years left yet! I am truly sorry to disagree, but his face is hollow and wasted, and I think the poor chap is not long for this world. He was always a really nice person, a gentleman and a very highly respected spokesman for the beautiful game. Football will be worse off for his passing but we can be grateful for his years of contribution. My thoughts (and ours, I hope) go to his family.
Dimond Geezer Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 That's a real shocker, and quite disturbing and sad to see.
hamster Posted 28 July, 2009 Posted 28 July, 2009 ....but it is heartwarming to see him with that beaming smile. Was that before or after we beat the Germans? 3-2 wasn't it?
sotonjoe Posted 29 July, 2009 Posted 29 July, 2009 (edited) rule 1; i've no idea what pics / video you are referring to. woot, finally loaded. yeh, looks frail. Edited 29 July, 2009 by sotonjoe
hamster Posted 29 July, 2009 Posted 29 July, 2009 /\ First post above, Sir Bobby Robson in the wheelchair.
Poshie72 Posted 29 July, 2009 Posted 29 July, 2009 A truly sad sight, but good to see he still has that beaming smile. Will echo others and say he is a true legend
JustMike Posted 29 July, 2009 Posted 29 July, 2009 very sad to see mr football like that. wish him luck with his 5th battle against cancer. The word legend is banded about too much sometimes but in his case, its true.
Barry the Badger Posted 29 July, 2009 Posted 29 July, 2009 Did anyone see how he looked the other night? Poor fella, clearly on his last legs He's a tough old bastard though, bless him. How many times has he fought off cancer now? 4? 5? Pretty inspirational to those trying to fight it.
revolution saint Posted 29 July, 2009 Posted 29 July, 2009 There aren't many people, if any, with a bad word to say about Bobby Robson. Always came across as a good bloke, good manager and good player and also genuinely seemed happy, priviledged and happy with the life he'd led. Bobby has dignity and earnt the respect he's got. It'll be a sad day when he dies but at least he knows how much he's appreciated. Fair play Bobby - there aren't many people in football who deserve the accolade of being a decent man but he definitely does.
Crab Lungs Posted 29 July, 2009 Posted 29 July, 2009 Love Sir Bobby, so genuine, intelligent yet has a crazy, dopey side to him. Like someone said above, you would be hard pressed to find someone with a bad word to say about him - only amusing and heartfelt anecdotes of a decent, genuine man with a quirky sense of humour. Having said that he is both an exceptional man and exceptional coach and I wish nothing but the best for him. I would love him to beat cancer again however I believe, from what is in the media, it is pretty bad this time. The picture was saddening yet also heartening in a way - the smile and zest for life seems to be ever-present in Sir Bobby and I can only hope that he beats the big C once more and remains with us for the foreseeable future. Top, top, top bloke.
Junction 9 Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 This reminds me of a story I once heard about Bobby. Shola Ameobi was training with the England U21 squad once and David Platt told him they like to use nicknames within the squad and asked him what his was at Newcastle. Shola replied that he didn't have one. "What does Bobby call you then?" Platt asked. "Carl cort" Shola replied.
Giamlarrahan Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 When I was a mascot for Saints back in September 2000, I had the privelege of having a decent conversation with him and Shearer. Really friendly and good natured bloke and it's nice to see that although he's not looking too great now, he still manages to break out a smile in the top pic.
Block 5 Posted 30 July, 2009 Posted 30 July, 2009 He was always a really nice person, a gentleman and a very highly respected spokesman for the beautiful game. Football will be worse off for his passing but we can be grateful for his years of contribution. My thoughts (and ours, I hope) go to his family. Well said DSM. +1.
bungle Posted 31 July, 2009 Posted 31 July, 2009 He's just done a normal ageing thing whilst being out of the limelight. He doesn't look dissimilar to Bobby Charlton, except for the wheelchair. I think he's got a few years left yet! Not a great prediction, that.
Special K Posted 31 July, 2009 Posted 31 July, 2009 So sad that Football has lost one of it's statesmen. Someone who, amongst all the avarice and superficiality of modern football, was still so much in touch with the average fan and loved the game. RIP
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