RIP Bobby Robson

This is not Arsenal related, but i can trace my love for football due to a few instances, all linked to the World Cups of 1986 and 1990, all in epic matches involving England and Robson.

Although i was far too young for 1986, the 1990 World Cup is more a memory, growing up in Southern Africa, the whole continent was behind the Indomitable Lions of Cameroon. That they took England to the break, a team which Robson trained, i was compelled to watch more of that England team. The tears of Gascoigne are also a memory, and of Robson consoling him.

The 1990 England team doesn't get the respect it deserves, Robson was able to get a technical team as far as they have ever gone since 1966, not forgetting his stint as Newcastle trainer in the late 90's-early 00's. It is a shame that he was not lauded enough during his lifetime, not many other English coaches have had any success on the continent, having trained and mentored real legends like Ronaldo and Figo, and bringing on Mourinho.

REST IN PEACE ROBSON.