Bobby Robson
/ˌbɒbi ˈrɒbsən/
/ˌbɑːbi ˈrɑːbsən/
- (1933-2009) an English football player and manager. After playing for Fulham (1950-6 and 1962-7) and West Bromwich Albion (1956-62), he became manager of Ipswich Town (1969-82) and later of England (1982-90). He was made a knight in 2002.
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