Bobby Robson diagnosed with cancer for fifth time

LONDON (Reuters) – Former England manager Bobby Robson is suffering from a fifth bout of cancer, he told the Mail on Sunday newspaper.

The 74-year-old, who is a consultant to Ireland’s national team, has started a six-week course of chemotherapy after doctors found cancerous nodules in his lungs.

Robson, who won 20 England caps before turning to management, coached Spanish club Barcelona, Sporting and Porto in Portugal, English teams Newcastle United and Ipswich Town, and Dutch side PSV Eindhoven. He led England to the World Cup semi-finals in 1990. More Here

The first England Manager I can remember and my Favourite. He sounds hopefull about his recovery, so hopefully he’ll be around for many more years. Go Sir Bobby!

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