Tooj 17 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 http://www.twtd.co.uk/news.php?storyid=15111 Town Confirm North Stand to be Renamed in Honour of RobsonTue 18th Aug 2009 10:16 Town have confirmed that the North Stand will become known as the Sir Bobby Robson Stand in tribute to the legendary Blues boss. The stand is expected to be officially be re-christened at the game against Newcastle United on September 26th when Robson’s wife Lady Elsie and their sons will be in attendance. Chief executive Simon Clegg says the stand renaming is something which has been overwhelmingly backed by supporters: "We've considered all of the suggestions that we have received from many different sources for another permanent memorial at Portman Road to the greatest manager this club has had, but above all the thoughts of the fans. "The overwhelming majority wanted the Sir Bobby Robson Stand and with the North Stand being seen as the heart of the club and of the fanbase, the fans feel this is the right stand to be renamed. "We believe that this is the right decision for the club and we will now look to move those plans forward and have submitted a planning application to Ipswich Borough Council with a view of the unveiling ceremony taking place on September 26th before the Championship match against Newcastle United here at Portman Road. "We have been in close communication with Lady Elsie, over a range of issues, but she was delighted to hear that we wanted to honour Sir Bobby in this particular way. She is hugely supportive and she is very hopeful that both she and a number of her family members will be here to see the Stand opened against Newcastle, a club that was obviously also very close to Sir Bobby's heart. "I'd like to add that through the correspondence and exchanges that we have had, she has asked me to pass on her heartfelt thanks to all of the supporters for the way that they have recognised the passing of Sir Bobby, and to particularly thank those fans who have made a financial contribution to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. "It's the club's intention that the shirts and memorabilia around Sir Bobby's statue will be taken down after tonight's match with Crystal Palace and will then be stored until the visit of Newcastle when they will be redisplayed on the railings alongside the statue in Portman Road. "Following further discussions with Sir Bobby's family, the shirts will then be washed and transported with the scarves and shirts that have been displayed at St James' Park to Africa to be used by underprivileged young people. Like us, Lady Elsie believes that Sir Bobby would be very happy with this course of action and to see the items put to good use. "It is also our intention to feature a number of other initiatives when Newcastle come to Portman Road. The details are still being finalised but I do want it to be seen as two clubs celebrating one legend and there are a number of ideas that will be rolled out in due course." In August last year, with Robson battling cancer for the fifth time, TWTD Message Boarder Andy Feasey started a petition calling for the North Stand to be renamed in the former manager's honour, with the idea gaining greater impetus since Robson's death at the end of last month. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ewerk 30535 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 A fitting tribute. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6682 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 A very fitting tribute and I hope we don't do the same. We need to come up with something different. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted August 18, 2009 Share Posted August 18, 2009 Agreed, without wishing to sound disrespectful to his achievements at Newcastle, it is more apt that that kind of tribute is done at Ipswich Town, in my opinion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest alex Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 http://www.philosophyfootball.com/view_item.php?pid=516 Nice. Might have to get one of those. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craig 6682 Posted August 19, 2009 Share Posted August 19, 2009 http://www.philosophyfootball.com/view_item.php?pid=516Nice. Might have to get one of those. Likewise.. cracking t-shirt Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted August 21, 2009 Share Posted August 21, 2009 Sir Bobby Robson's memorial service to be held at Durham Cathedral Aug 21 2009 By Tom Mullen NORTH East legend Sir Bobby Robson's memorial service is to be held at Durham Cathedral next month. On Friday, a statement from Sir Bobby's family announced the service will be held on Monday September 21. The occasion will be limited to family and close friends of Sir Bobby, and those who were close to him throughout his life in football. Attendance at the service will be by invitation and/or ticket only. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jimbo 175 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Sir Bobby memorial to be shown at St James's Park Sep 7 2009 by Lee Ryder, Evening Chronicle NEWCASTLE United have announced they will be hosting a live screening of Sir Bobby Robson’s memorial service from Durham Cathedral. The move comes after it emerged last week that the service is to be beamed live to Ipswich, where Sir Bobby forged his managerial career. Sir Bobby made his name as manager of Ipswich Town in the 1970s before moving on to manage England, several European clubs and Newcastle United. He died in July at the age of 76 after losing a battle with cancer. But fans had complained that nothing was going to be done to show the service, which is by invitation only, to the public in the North East. Now Newcastle United have stepped in to help after annoucing The North (Sir John Hall) Stand will be opened for the event on September 21. The stadium will open at 12.30pm with free admission via Turnstiles 17 - 32. People needing disabled access should use Emergency Exit N16. A club spokesman said: "As seating arrangements are on an unreserved basis please ensure attendance in good time for the commencement of the service which is 2pm." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smoggeordie 0 Posted September 7, 2009 Share Posted September 7, 2009 Gutted I can't go to this Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42356 Posted July 31, 2012 Share Posted July 31, 2012 His first day for us. Says it all. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Dynamite 7025 Posted August 2, 2012 Share Posted August 2, 2012 Arguably the best player of all time and arguably the best manager of all time, and both of them working under and having huge respect for the son of a coal miner from Sacriston Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42356 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 The " Who Wants To Live Forever" vid, the speech he gives at the end ...... I'm ok, it's just a bit of dust in my eye. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4156 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 "On the fourth anniversary of his death, let's take a look back at some of the greatest words spoken by one of the greatest men to walk the earth. A true ambassador for football and sport in general, everyone loved Sir Bobby Robson and there was not a fan in the country that didn't show their respects when he passed away on 31st July 2009." http://www.ftbpro.com/posts/kevin.blundell/303109/sir-bobby-robson-s-greatest-quotes Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aimaad22 4156 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 "He would talk to me like I was the best player in the world and I went out at St James’ Park feeling like I was going to play like the best player in the world. I am 5ft 6 or 5ft 7ins tall but I am telling you this: when I put that kit on and I was standing in that tunnel with Bobby Robson, I felt like I was Didier Drogba." - Craig Bellamy." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted July 31, 2013 Share Posted July 31, 2013 You could make 20 or 30 of those He called Bryan Robson 'Bobby' Bryan said 'I'm Bryan, your Bobby' And calling Shola 'Carl Cort' for 6 months haha Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tom 14011 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Arguably the best player of all time and arguably the best manager of all time, and both of them working under and having huge respect for the son of a coal miner from Sacriston Mental Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Andrew 4747 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 You could make 20 or 30 of those He called Bryan Robson 'Bobby' Bryan said 'I'm Bryan, your Bobby' And calling Shola 'Carl Cort' for 6 months haha Love the story of him on the training ground shouting at Shola "Carl! Carl!" turns to his assistant and says "Whys Carl ignoring me?" as Shola goes past and says "I'm Shola boss" Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ChezGiven 0 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 The apocryphal Shola / Carl Cort story. The version I remember was from Shola being interviewed and asked if Bobby had a nickname for him, or something. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
desmondTUTU 0 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Aye that's the one i was thinking off they were asking him what nicknames he had for players like "bellers" was bellamy and such and the interviewer asked what he called him and shola said "carl cort" edit > Journalist: "So Shola, do you have a nickname at the club?" Ameobi: "Not really no." Journalist: "What do the lads call you?" Ameobi: "Shola." Journalist: "What does [manager] Bobby Robson call you?" Ameobi: "Carl Cort." It could have been worse, he could have called him amamobi Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene_Clark 12 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 my dad was about a year younger than Sir Bobby & he passed away in the Freeman Hospital of cancer, the day after Sir Bobby. this is always a sad time for me; it may be 4 years but i miss my old fella every day - i still talk to him in fact. RIP Eddy & Sir Bobby. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42356 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Chin up Gene. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene_Clark 12 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 Chin up Gene. i'm fine; i just wonder about the false sentimentality relating to Sir Bobby, when compared to actual grief you know.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42356 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I don't think it's false for many people. They feel a genuine connection to him, and a real sense of loss. Not on the same scale as losing a close relative , but a genuine emotion nonetheless. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gene_Clark 12 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 I don't think it's false for many people. They feel a genuine connection to him, and a real sense of loss. Not on the same scale as losing a close relative , but a genuine emotion nonetheless. i remember NUFC fans spitting on Bobby Robson in 1982; 1-1 with Chelsea i think..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monkeys Fist 42356 Posted August 1, 2013 Share Posted August 1, 2013 We all have arguments with those we love Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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