
Many of today's great managers owe their rise to Robson a daring coach who could spot genius and help it grow. Via the "Hand of God", Gazza's tears, England's greatest World Cup abroad to titles in Europe's top leagues, including a Barcelona treble, Robson overcame the most extreme challenges before a career like no other came full circle when he returned to 'save' his beloved Newcastle United.

Fearless, his gift was to be at his best when the worst threatened.

When he transformed Ipswich into European winners it was clear his real talent lay in coaching. The miner's son from County Durham played for his country. But Bobby Robson was more than a manager. Miraculously, in less than a year, Robson was managing the legendary F.C.

In the summer of 1995, Bobby Robson was diagnosed with cancer and given just months to live.
