BS: Sports Obit - Sir Bobby Robson (July 2009)

Subject: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Trevor
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 06:22 AM

Just read this
. I've never been a massive footie fan but I remember seeing Bobby play for the Baggies when I was a kid, and was always struck by his decency in a world where the word isn't always at the top of the agenda.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Dave Sutherland
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 06:43 AM

Very sad news indeed - although not entirely unexpected. One of the game's total gentlemen and hailing from the North East was a big plus too.
RIP

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Backwoodsman
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 06:51 AM

Another Great One gone from us. Very sad.
RIP Sir Bobby.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: GUEST,Russ Meyer
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 07:03 AM

Bless him, my memories of him are at Fulham.

A gentle gentleman.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: alanabit
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 07:40 AM

He told the tabloid press where to get off on more than one occasion. That certainly endeared him to me. I am sorry to hear he has gone.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: fat B****rd
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 03:37 PM

All of the above. RIP Sir Bobby.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Joe Offer
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 04:16 PM

The BBC Obituary says he was given the "freedom of the city" of Newcastle, and later of Ipswitch. What's that mean?

-Joe in California-

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: alanabit
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 04:28 PM

It is a symbolic honour given by a city in the UK Joe. It is a bit like the civic equivalent of an honorary degree. In some cities you have the right to drive a flock of sheep or geese through the city. I can't remember anyone actually exercising such a right. It is just the way that the cities pay tribute to their more distinguished citizens or erstwhile inhabitants.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Amergin
Date: 31 Jul 09 - 05:48 PM

It's kind of like being given the keys to the city....

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Alan Day
Date: 01 Aug 09 - 04:57 AM

His standing ovation at the Sports personality of the Year summed up many thoughts and feelings for this great footballing character.It just went on and on,a very emotional occasion. He would have stayed on as England Football Manager had he not been attacked by the press, those who are now saying how wonderful he was. A lovely man and a great loss.
Al

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Lox
Date: 01 Aug 09 - 09:46 AM

Yes - how the English betray their heroes.


In death he is practically canonized as a saint, yet when he managed England he was slagged off mercilessly by the press and public.



He was a good manager who didn't deserve to be treated so ungratefully.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Peter the Squeezer
Date: 01 Aug 09 - 03:10 PM

Like Trevor, I have never been involved in football - however, we will all greatly miss a fine gentleman. May he rest in peace.

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Alan Day
Date: 02 Aug 09 - 04:10 AM

I watched the TV programme dedicated to the memory of Bobby Robson last night and a representative of one of the papers was talking about the newspaper slaughter of Bobby Robson at the time he was England Manager,his excuse was "Oh well, You must remember there was a Tabloid war going on at the time", So that was the excuse for a load of lies and humiliation of one of the greatest football managers this country has had.
Al

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Sttaw Legend
Date: 02 Aug 09 - 07:59 AM

Amazing gentleman RIP Sir Bobby

Subject: RE: BS: Obit - Sir Bobby Robson
From: Wolfhound person
Date: 02 Aug 09 - 05:27 PM

X:8449
T:Bobby Robson's Rant
C: C. Ormston
M:C|
L:1/8
E:10
K:D
d2 f2 Agfe|dAfA d2 cd|e2 g2 Bged|cdBc Agfe|\
d2 f2 Agfe|dAfA d2 cd|eged cABc|dAfe d2-d2::\
^deAc eAce|^deAc eAce|dfAd fAdf|dfAd fAdf|\
^deAc eAce|^deAc eAce|dged cABc|dAfe d2-d2:|**

Tune written a few years ago by one of the finest Northumbrian pipers around.

Paws