Throughout eight years as England's manager, Bobby Robson has maintained a dignified and cautious silence on everything other than matters relating directly to the team he cares so much about. He had refused to comment on some of the press campaigns directed against him, on the personal attacks on his character, often made by ex-players, and on the numerous criticisms made of his style and approach to the job of team manager. Now he breaks his silence to put forward his side of the story.
Bobby Robson tells his story as a manager in football, from the building up of Ipswich to the present day and tells the inside story of working with Gascoigne, Lineker and others. He is uniquely placed to compare managing of football teams here and in Europe, and talks candidly about the future of the game.
Sir Bobby Robson, national icon and widely admired footballing legend, tells his life story. Revered in Newcastle and the North-East, Sir Bobby Robson is a man whose fame knows no boundaries and who enjoys phenomenal popularity. His playing days with Fulham and West Brom in the 1950s and 60s, his twenty England caps and his brilliant management career over the past thirty-eight years mean that he has inspired generations of fans. He has been witness to some of the most historic sporting moments throughout his incredible career, and in his book remembers epic incidents from the 'Hand of God' to the tears of Gazza. He also relives leading England through two World Cups, and the pain of coming within a penalty kick of the 1990 World Cup final. Sir Bobby's story is a rich and diverse one and this autobiography will celebrate his remarkable life.