After defeating cancer four previous times and pushing his life well into extra time, Sir Bobby Robson could not overcome a fifth bout, passing away on Friday.
Robson had a successful playing career spanning 18 years where he earned 20 England caps, but he will be remembered more for his coaching achievements. He spent 13 seasons at Ipswich Town and coached England to two fabulous World Cup performances in 1986 and 1990 before going abroad to Holland, Portugal and Spain. He concluded his decorated career at Newcastle United. He was the last great coach at both Newcastle and England (although Capello at this pace is on track to take England to new heights I think), which should prove how great of a coach he was.
Above all that, however, Robson was a true gentleman. Respected by everyone in England regardless of the club they supported, he is being mourned across the entire country, which truly shows beloved he is by everyone.
This sport has lost a legend and a great man. May he rest in peace.
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