21 Quotes by Bobby Robson
Bobby Robson, an English footballer and manager, is remembered as one of the most respected figures in the world of football. As a player, Robson enjoyed a successful career, representing clubs such as Fulham and West Bromwich Albion, as well as earning 20 caps for the England national team. However, it was his achievements as a manager that truly set him apart. Robson's managerial career spanned several clubs, most notably Ipswich Town and Barcelona, but he is perhaps best known for his tenure as the manager of the England national team.
Under his leadership, England reached the semi-finals of the 1990 FIFA World Cup, a significant achievement that captured the hearts of a nation. Robson's tactical acumen, ability to build strong team dynamics, and charismatic personality endeared him to players and fans alike. He was widely respected for his fair play, sportsmanship, and unwavering dedication to the beautiful game. Robson's legacy as a highly successful and respected football manager continues to inspire current and future generations of coaches and players.
Bobby Robson Quotes
When Gazza was dribbling he used to go through a minefield with his arm, a bit like you go through a supermarket.
We didn't underestimate them. They were just a lot better than we thought.
Alan Shearer has done very well for us, considering his age. We have introduced some movement into his game because he has got two good legs now. Last season he played with one leg.
He's very fast and if he gets a yard ahead of himself nobody will catch him.
Well we got nine and you can't score more than that
The first 90 minutes of the match are the most important.
If you count your chickens before theyve hatched, they wont lay an egg.
We don't want our players to be monks. We want them to be better football players because a monk doesn't play football at this level.
Practice makes permanent.
If you don't score you are not going to win a match.
There is only one word to describe football and that is 'if only'.
We've got nothing to lose, and there's no point losing this game
Football's like a big market place and people go to the market every day to buy their vegetables.
If we start counting our chickens before they hatch, they won't lay any eggs in the basket.
The first ninety minutes are the most important.
Titus looks like Tyson when he strips off in the dressing-room, except he doesn't bite and has a great tackle.
Players only understand substitutions when they become managers.
Don't ask me what a typical Brazilian is because I don't know what a typical Brazilian is. But Romario was a typical Brazilian.
We haven't scored which means you haven't got a chance of winning.
There will be a game where somebody scores more than Brazil and that might be the game that they lose.
In a year's time, he's a year older.
Anything from 1-0 to 2-0 would be a nice result
― Bobby Robson Quotes
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