Bobby Robson
2 catalogued objects connected to Bobby Robson.
Biography
Person.
Bobby Robson (1933–2009) was an English footballer and manager whose career connected postwar domestic football with the increasingly international game of the late twentieth century. As a player he represented Fulham and West Bromwich Albion and earned England caps, but his larger reputation was built in management. At Ipswich Town he transformed a provincial club into FA Cup winners in 1978 and UEFA Cup winners in 1981; as England manager he led the national side to the 1990 World Cup semi-final.
Robson later managed successfully in the Netherlands, Portugal and Spain before returning to his native north-east with Newcastle United. Admired for his warmth as well as his tactical and organisational abilities, he became one of English football’s most widely respected figures.
Reviewed 2026-08-19Selected sources
- National Football Museum — Sir Bobby RobsonRobson’s playing career at Fulham and West Bromwich Albion, management career with Ipswich Town, England, Newcastle and clubs in Europe, and his major honours.
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Represented across objects dated 1958–1959.
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