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My Autobiography: An Englishman Abroad (Hardcover)

by Bobby Robson (Author), Bob Harris (Author)
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  • Hardcover: 282 pages
  • Publisher: Pan Books; New edition edition (13 Aug 1999)
  • Language English
  • ISBN-10: 0330369857
  • ISBN-13: 978-0330369855
  • Product Dimensions: 17.6 x 10.8 x 2.2 cm
  • Average Customer Review: 3.7 out of 5 stars See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
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Put simply, Bobby Robson ranks as one of the great club managers of the modern age and the most successful coach of the England team in the last 30 years.

An Englishman Abroad is the story of how Robson went from coaching the amateurs of Oxford University to an unparallelled record of managerial success in professional football--first with Ipswich then at the helm of some of the giants of the European game, taking the England squad to World Cup quarter finals and semi-finals on the way.

His critical studies of the great players whose careers he has helped to shape-- Hoddle, Gascoigne and Ronaldo, among them--are insightful and brutally honest.

Nurturing and empathetic, but ruthless in his judgement and resolve, Robson's managerial style has been a unique blend of the paternal and the professional. His unquenchable passion for the game and genuine affection for each subsequent generation of young stars are unmistakeable.

Romantic and pragmatic by turns and charged with a tremendous enthusiasm for the future at each step, Robson is an entertaining interpreter of his own life in and out of the spotlight.

His is too genuine and spontaneous a voice to lend itself entirely to prose, but a largely successful attempt to put the man on paper makes this book something special. --Alex Hankin

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Bobby Robson is still one of the most sought after managers in football (having also played for England, Fulham and West Bromwich Albion), and few can match his international expertise. He built Ipswich up from a stuggling league side to League Champions and is till revered there as a hero. England reached the 1990 World Cup semi-finals under him and he tell the inside story of working with Gasgoine, Lineker and others. Robson managed PSV Eindhoven and won over the sceptical Dutch, before going to Barcelona (at the third time of asking) and buying Ronaldo, the world's most expensive player. They won three trophies, only for him to be displaced due to political infighting. Now back with Eindhoven, Robson is uniquely placed to compare managing football teams both here and in Europe, and he talks candidly about the future of the game.

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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars Good Book written by a brilliant manager, 6 May 2002
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Bobby Robson is rightfully a football legend. He looks back upon his career in this book with great fervour and pride. The book gives a good account of his times a various clubs but for me seems to focus more on his relationships with various chairmen as opposed to those formed with players such as Figo and Ronaldo. Bob could have given a more detailed insight into this and possibly a more detailed look at how he adapted to living and integrating into the various cultures and countries where he managed. Nevertheless, this is a fine read. enjoy!
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3 of 3 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars Compulsory Reading for Football Lovers, 30 Aug 2000
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Bobby Robson? He's old, boring, and surely senile. Not!

I am ashamed of my first impressions of the man. Lingering images of him helplessly grimacing and gesticulating on the bench, his less than eloquant performances in press conferences, and countless negative press reports of the man have taken its toll. His inability to remember names is legendary and hilarious. Yet, I rate this as one of the best books written by a manager who is still very much in the front line of the game.

Mr Robson doesn't just give you chronological blow-by-blow summary of his life. The book is filled with views and opinions on the game today. Mr Robson had no hesitation in persuading Barcelona to buy Ronaldo at what was considered an astronomical figure back then. Barca subsequently made a tidy profit on Ronaldo. The fees involved were paltry compared to the fees today. The point is, Mr Robson is not a man of the past. Mr Robson has foresight, and he has much to contribute to the game today. His views are relevant and worth listening to.

Mr Robson's enthusiasm (why does he still bother, you wonder?), honesty and integrity (Harry Redknapp's autobiography makes an interesting contrasting study), warmth and humour (yes, he has a sense of humour, the chapter on his time at Ipswich Town is hilarious), and his immense managerial experience (he succesfully coached teams in 3 countries) make this compulsory reading for all students of the game. You'll learn something and be entertained at the same time.

Respect. The man deserves it.

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5.0 out of 5 stars There is Only One Sir Bobby, 30 Mar 2004
Sir Bobby Robson is a legend not only in Newcastle, where he was born and now manages but all over the world.

Bobby talks about his run ins with World Class players like Romario and Figo. Not many managers can talk about managing world class player in our era like SBR can. Players like Gascoigne, Liniker, Butcher, Beardsley, Shilton, Figo, Ronaldo (Twice), Van Nistlerooy, and Shearer the list goes on.

SBR is also the most successful English manager and shall in many people’s eyes be a legend. He also talks about his time as Barca boss and the way he was treated, coming Runners up and winning a cup over here in England would been seen as a great triumph this is not so on the continent.

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2.0 out of 5 stars Shocker
I've long since given up trying to find any real wisdom in the pages of biogs "written" by football's ego-maniacs. But wor Bobby really surprised me. Read more
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3.0 out of 5 stars No Answers
As an addition to the previous review. Robson has managed some of the most skilled football players in the world; Romario, Ronaldo, Gasgoigne, Barnes, Figo and Stoichkov are just... Read more
Published on 19 Feb 2001

3.0 out of 5 stars A brief overview of somebody who has done so much
Even though the book gives an overview of Robson's career, I always feel that a book like this should either give an insight into the profession, or put the 'meat to the bones'. Read more
Published on 6 Jan 2000 by colinbutler@talk21.com

4.0 out of 5 stars Football from a global perspective
A good book this providing a variety of views across a number of tiers starting from scouting in English lower divisions right up to globe trotting for the creme de la creme on... Read more
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