Sir Bobby Robson

[Leo No.8]

Had some nice things to say about our supporters in advance of the Barca game.

 

Sir Bobby

 

One of my favourite characters in the game over the years. A lovely guy and a real football man.

[G Richards]

Agree 100%.

Edited February 20, 2007 by G Richards

[Cobs]

a 'lucid interval' i believe it's called

[dorgie]

a 'lucid interval' i believe it's called

 

[Rory Fitzgerald]

If ever there was a face and personality for Werthers Original it has to be Uncle Bob

[stressederic]

I know its wrong but i still chuckle when The Fiver refers to him as Sir Dobby O'Bobson

[Tosh]

But if "The team belongs to the supporters; it is the team of the city" then who are the Poeple's Club?

[magneto]

But if "The team belongs to the supporters; it is the team of the city" then who are the Poeple's Club?

 

Tranmere.

[Rich Gobey]

But if "The team belongs to the supporters; it is the team of the city" then who are the Poeple's Club?

 

Poeple Aki's Club?

[Earl Hafler]

Agreed, Leo. I think he's pure class. Love the story about him ranting and raving about Peter Reid at the airport, cursing his name and telling anyone within earshot that ' Reidy ' was going to make them miss their flight...only to be told he hadn't even selected him for the squad !

Edited February 20, 2007 by George Kaplan

[nvdm]

"They have the striker Peter Crouch, who is English."

 

Quality analysis there Bobby.

[Paul_LFC]

Bobby is a king amongst men. One who I have great respect for. His odd mistakes add to the old boy's charm.

[dorgie]

His odd mistakes add to the old boy's charm.

 

Chief amongst them being getting involved with the mess that is currently the Republic of Ireland football set up

[New York Red]

I loved it when he was being asked about the nicknames that he had for his players. They pointed to Shola Ameobi and said "What do you call him"?

 

He replied "Carl Cort".

[kop205]

But if "The team belongs to the supporters; it is the team of the city" then who are the Poeple's Club?

 

Keith Wyness won't let him get away with that. Expect the offical statement anytime now.

 

Favourite Bobby Robson story is still the Shola Ameobi interview when he was asked what his nickname was and he said didn't really have one.

 

'And what does the gaffer call you?'

 

Cue embarassed pause...

 

'Carl Cort'.

[New York Red]

Keith Wyness won't let him get away with that. Expect the offical statement anytime now.

 

Favourite Bobby Robson story is still the Shola Ameobi interview when he was asked what his nickname was and he said didn't really have one.

 

'And what does the gaffer call you?'

 

Cue embarassed pause...

 

'Carl Cort'.

 

That's the one...

 

Classic.

[Leo No.8]

I agree with Paul - Sir Bobby's scatiness actually adds to his charm if anything!

[theredfella]

Keith Wyness won't let him get away with that. Expect the offical statement anytime now.

 

Favourite Bobby Robson story is still the Shola Ameobi interview when he was asked what his nickname was and he said didn't really have one.

 

'And what does the gaffer call you?'

 

Cue embarassed pause...

 

'Carl Cort'.

 

 

There is a great story about him where he had been at Waterstones in Newcastle all day doing a book signing. Coming to the end of his stint, one fan came up, shook his hand and all that and said to him, "How many of these have you signed today, Bobby". "Hundreds, son, hundreds" laughed Bobby. The lad was somewhat dismayed as well as amused when he got outside to find that the inscription in the book was, "Best wishes, Bobby Hundreds"

 

Fantastic

[Mike]

 

There is a great story about him where he had been at Waterstones in Newcastle all day doing a book signing. Coming to the end of his stint, one fan came up, shook his hand and all that and said to him, "How many of these have you signed today, Bobby". "Hundreds, son, hundreds" laughed Bobby. The lad was somewhat dismayed as well as amused when he got outside to find that the inscription in the book was, "Best wishes, Bobby Hundreds"

 

Fantastic

 

thats my story.

 

bloody hell, its become an urban myth.

 

happened to a mate of mine. bobby asked him how many more people were out there.

went outside and the inscription said, to Tony, all the best, bobby hundreds

[fyds]

Keith Wyness won't let him get away with that. Expect the offical statement anytime now.

 

Favourite Bobby Robson story is still the Shola Ameobi interview when he was asked what his nickname was and he said didn't really have one.

 

'And what does the gaffer call you?'

 

Cue embarassed pause...

 

'Carl Cort'.

That's the correct version - if you ever see the interview it's hysterical!