R.I.P. Sir Bobby Robson

[brum]

The full time whistle has finally blown for this fine gentleman.

[Jah Lush]

Indeed RIP. A proper football man. See the football thread for more.

[Ms T]

The elder statesman of English football. Rest In Peace.

[Atila Reincarnate]

I had the pleasure of meeting him at highbury after a Champions league game and was lucky enough to get his autograph. Want a gentleman, one of very few left in the game. RIP to an elder statesman of the game.

[Easties EL]

I had great memories of Italia 90. RIP SIR BOB!

[matthew123]

That is very sad news, but thankfully he managed to witness last weekends match in Newcastle between England and Germany to honour his great contribution to life.