The autobiography of Sir Bobby Robson, a former international footballer for England who has become one of the most widely respected managers in the World game. In addition to managing England in two World Cups, Sir Bobby has also taken charge of numerous clubs including Barcelona, Newcastle United, PSV Eindhoven, Ipswich Town, Sporting Lisbon and Porto.
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Bobby Robson is a legend in British football, and his autobiography, Farewell but not Goodbye, is a lively and dramatic picture of a life lived in and for the Beautiful Game. While Robson has been granted almost godlike status in Newcastle and the North East, his career has touched on every aspect of the national sport. The book describes his days as a player for Fulham and West Brom in the 50s and 60s, the 20 England caps he collected over the years and (of course) his spectacularly successful career in management (all 40 years of it); there is no career quite like this in English football.
We all know, of course, that sportsmen's autobiographies are customarily written with a little 'hidden assistance', and Paul Hayward's contribution here should not be overlooked. With the latter's subtle help, the opening chapters detailing Robson's childhood and early years in the North-East have a vividness and texture worthy of such writers as John Braine. But most readers will be keen to get to Robson’s sporting career, and if they do a little judicious skipping of these early chapters, they can be forgiven. Soon, we’re presented with some of the historic sporting achievements which have been part of Robson’s stellar career. There is the ‘Hand of God’ story, the ill-starred Paul Gascoigne's emotional breakdowns (which so endeared him to the nation) and the high tension of Robson’s squiring the England team through two dramatic World Cups.
Too many autobiographies have cheated the reader by drawing a discreet veil over the very things that we most wish to read about -- but Robson will have no truck with such mealy-mouthed evasion; for the first time he describes the real story behind his sacking as Newcastle manager in 2004, and his five turbulent years at St James’s Park is treated with similar frankness. --Barry Forshaw
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Bobby Robson was born in 1933 in the heart of the mining community in Sacrison, County Durham. Soon afterwards, his family moved to Langley Park, where Bobby's footballing career started, and where he became an apprentice electrician in the mines at the age of fifteen. In 1950, he joined Fulham, followed by West Bromwich Albion in 1956. He won twenty caps for England before embarking on a management career with Ipswich Town, which lasted for thirteen years. He left the club in 1982 to take up the position of England manager, and then coached in Holland, Portugal and Spain before taking over at Newcastle from 1999 until 2004.
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14 of 14 people found the following review helpful
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This fantastic book will ultimately become part of football folklore. Quite simply Sir Bobby is a National treasure embodying all that has been good about British sport over the last half century. The book is funny, informative and utterly delicious. It gives you a real "I was there" feeling, which is of course the stuff of legend. It never resorts to any undignified sensationalism, but why should it when the man's actions speak for themselves. This book is a must for any self-respecting sports fan, or indeed anyone who just loves the man.
8 of 8 people found the following review helpful
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This book is amazing, ill give you an idea of how good it is. I bought it Saturday afternoon. I began reading, never stopped, 3 am sunday morning, i finish the book. Buy it, read it, enjoy it.
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
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If football is your interest, hobby or life, even if it's not, you will very much enjoy and appreciate this latest autobiography of Bobby Robson. Bobby (just) seems to have always been around in football but his story, comments and wise counsel are fresh and appropriate to today's world of modern international football. If the saying "Been...Done it.....Got the T-Shirt" applies to anyone it truely applies to Bobby Robson. Do read the book you'll enjoy it for who Bobby Robson is, as well as what he has done in his 72 years of life.
Will keep looking at this site to see if FS of Newcastle provides a review and 5 Stars.
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Legend
A true football legend - old school manager who has had to adapt to the modern game and deal with the various sychophantic club owners globally. There won't be another like him.
Published 2 days ago by Cool Readz
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Remarkable Man
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... Read more
Published 21 days ago by shonagh mudie
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Football Legend
Bought for a very good friend this bargain book was unread but heavily marked on cover from presumably a tough shelf life but given the price one shouldn't expect perfection.
Published 2 months ago by Mongrel
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My autobiography by bobby robson
Enjoyed this cd of bobby robsons farewell but not goodbye was very good and would definitely reccomend it to a friend
Published 3 months ago by joyce holland
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Great book
Bought this as a birthday present and have been told it was a good read. Book came quick and in perfect condition
Published 5 months ago by Lynn Newell
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Awesome
I loved this book so much that I bought a copy for my Dad. My copy i had to keep to reread.
Sir Bobby, a true legend, a true Gent.
Sir Bobby, a true legend, a true Gent.
Published 15 months ago by inter
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gt second hand book
Bought this for my hubby, arrived quick. in excellent condtion and well worth every penny, hopefully my hubby will get to read it on holiday!
Published 18 months ago by difah
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Legendary SIR BOB
This is by far the best ever book I have had the privalage to read to date, it is an absolute pertraite of a true footballing legend and gentlemen, it is very heart warming and... Read more
Published on 14 Mar 2011 by Anth1992
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my husband thought it was excellant reading
my husband was spellbound by the book, i have never known him read a book and enjoy it as much as " farewell but not goodbye " Bobby Robson
Published on 28 Jan 2010 by Pamela Bott
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Worthy read by a footballing legend
Ok I'm a Newcastle fan, so may have some biased opinions towards Sir Bob, but seriously, the man was a legend, and did so much for the beautiful game in his long and illustrious... Read more
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