Sir Robert William Robson , aka Bobby Robson Born 18th February 1933

Currently Robson is regarded as the grandfather of English managers - but a sprightly one. He has a coaching CV as impressive as any in world football.

He began managerial life proper in the dug-out at Fulham before entering a blissful union with Ipswich Town F.C. in 1969 . After 13 years, including 2 seasons as league championship runners-up, an FA Cup , and a UEFA Cup later, he answered the call of his country by succeeding Ron Greenwood as national coach.

A mixed eight-year reign ended in glorious failure at both the Football World Cup 1986 (where England lost in the semi-finals to Argentina in the infamous 'hand of God' incident) the 1990 World Cup finals (when England reached the semi-finals), since then he has coached PSV Eindhoven in the Netherlands (twice), Sporting Lisbon and FC Porto of Portugal and Spain 's FC Barcelona to great success. But it was only in September 1999 the affable Geordie with the charming penchant for forgetting his players' names landed his dream job--that of reviving the club he worshipped as a child. He held the Newcastle post until August 30 , 2004 , when he was dismissed following a poor start to the Premier League season and alleged discontent in the dressing room .

Robson was knighted in 2002 for services to football.

Overall England Performance

P	W	D	L	F	A	Win%
95	47	30	18	154	60	49.47

Win	49.47%
Draw	31.58%
Loss	18.95%

Preceeded by Ron Greenwod(MBE)
Succeeded by Graham Taylor