Sir Bobby Robson : Living the Game

by Bob Harris

The first authorised, pictorial celebration of the life and times of Sir Bobby Robson, one of the most successful football managers ever, much loved and respected throughout the world of football. For over 50 years (he joined Fulham in 1950) he has been involved in the game at the highest level, as a player, at first division and international level (21 caps), coach and international coach (1982-90). As well as the triumphs; capturing the UEFA Cup with Ipswich and taking England to within a penalty shoot-out of a World Cup Final, he has had his share of drama and despair; sacked from Fulham and from Sporting Lisbon, and hounded by the press from his position as England coach as well as recovering from cancer. Bob Harris, a close acquaintance of Sir Bobby, tells the football manager's own story, which is exclusively interlarded with stories and anecdotes from many of the most famous names in football. A must for football fans everywhere.

Genres: Football, Biography

Paperback

First published October 1, 2003

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Reviews

[Shonaigh · Rating 4 out of 5]

A true gentleman of the game. A remarkable man who had a fantastic career most notably as manager. Pioneering, he was one of the few English managers to venture out of the comfort of his own country. The book touches on his life as a player, what it was like growing up in post-war Britain and of course his life in management. The book opens at his first stage in life, his childhood in the North East and from there takes you on a journey through his life. I particularly enjoyed the chapters discussing his years managing the English national team. The docu-film "One Night In Turin" painted it well, the media relationship and reaction but it was quite another thing reading it in print. Unbelievable the level of hate aimed at Robson during that time, pressure they put him and his team under and them proclaiming he should be sacked. Not much has changed even still and that same sort of sensationalism is part of the media circus around the England team. A great book, interesting, full of detail and one that is impossible to put down. Fascinating to read about how the game has changed over the years. It is a great pity that there aren't more men like Sir Bobby in football.

[Vasco Gomes · Rating 4 out of 5]

An excellent book, that tells the life and story of one of the gratest managers that ever lived. He was a man that love football and had a great career.
I loved reading this book, and i will recommend it to anyone that likes football.