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Bryan Robson

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Bryan Robson


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Full Name and Common Aliases

Bryan Paul Robson is a former English football player and manager.

Birth and Death Dates

Born on January 27, 1957

Nationality and Profession(s)

English Footballer and Manager

Early Life and Background

Bryan Robson was born in Witton Gilbert, County Durham, England. Growing up in a working-class family, he developed a passion for football at an early age, playing in local teams before joining the Manchester United youth academy.

Robson's dedication and talent quickly earned him a place on Manchester United's first team, marking the beginning of his illustrious career as a midfielder. He would go on to become one of the most decorated players in English football history.

Major Accomplishments

Throughout his playing career, Bryan Robson achieved numerous accolades:

461 appearances for Manchester United
 97 goals scored for Manchester United
One-time winner of the European Cup (now Champions League)
 Two-time Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year award recipient
England national team appearances: 65 caps, 20 goals

Notable Works or Actions

Robson's most notable achievements on the pitch include:

A game-winning goal in the 1983 European Cup Final against Benfica
Being named Manchester United captain for five seasons
 Scoring 32 goals in the Premier League during the 1984-85 season, a then-Premier League record

Impact and Legacy

Bryan Robson's impact on English football extends beyond his impressive playing career:

He was the first player to reach 100 international caps for England
 His leadership and work ethic set a high standard for future generations of players
* Robson's dedication to the sport led him to pursue a career in management, becoming a manager at Middlesbrough

Why They Are Widely Quoted or Remembered

Bryan Robson is widely quoted and remembered for his unwavering passion, tireless work ethic, and trailblazing achievements on the pitch. His commitment to the sport has inspired countless players and fans alike, cementing his place as one of the greatest midfielders in English football history.

Quotes by Bryan Robson

Bryan Robson's insights on:

This is the one-off occasion and you can’t get any bigger occasion than that.
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This is the one-off occasion and you can’t get any bigger occasion than that.
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As far as I’m concerned, that is the end of the matter. We have a big game against Birmingham on Saturday and that is where our focus lies.
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As far as I’m concerned, that is the end of the matter. We have a big game against Birmingham on Saturday and that is where our focus lies.
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And at the end of the season you can only do as well as what you have done.
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And at the end of the season you can only do as well as what you have done.
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The first time I saw Giggsy, he was playing for Salford Boys against United’s apprentices. He was thin and wiry but he just glided past four of our apprentices as if they weren’t even there, then he put the ball in the back of the net. I just thought ‘This kid’s an absolute natural’
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The first time I saw Giggsy, he was playing for Salford Boys against United’s apprentices. He was thin and wiry but he just glided past four of our apprentices as if they weren’t even there, then he put the ball in the back of the net. I just thought ‘This kid’s an absolute natural’
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It wasn’t going to be our day on the night.
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It wasn’t going to be our day on the night.
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We’ve got to be outstanding when we start and let other people chase against us.
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We’ve got to be outstanding when we start and let other people chase against us.
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If we played like that every week, we wouldn’t be so inconsistent.
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If we played like that every week, we wouldn’t be so inconsistent.
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We’re going to start the game at nil-nil and go out and try to get some goals.
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We’re going to start the game at nil-nil and go out and try to get some goals.
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The Gods were looking down on us - now I'm off to have a few glasses of water to celebrate! And the car is safely docked.
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The Gods were looking down on us - now I'm off to have a few glasses of water to celebrate! And the car is safely docked.
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#car
A great goal from Martin, and Tomasz has been playing terrific. He had a couple of fantastic saves.
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A great goal from Martin, and Tomasz has been playing terrific. He had a couple of fantastic saves.
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#couple
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