The football world is mourning the death of former England manager Sir Bobby Robson, who has died at the age of 76. He passed away peacefully in the presence of his family in County Durham.
Sir Bobby was regarded as one of the game's finest and most charismatic coaches, with a managerial CV as impressive as any in the game.
Ray Wilkins, who played under him for England, told Sky News he was "absolutely devastated".
"He was an absolute gentlemen. You don't come across people like Bobby very often.
"He lived his life with humility. He was a joy to be around."
Sir Bobby made his managerial name at unfashionable Ipswich Town, leading them to European and domestic glory in 13 wonderful years.
He then became the England national side's second most successful manager - behind another Ipswich legend, Sir Alf Ramsey - taking the team to the semi finals of the 1990 World Cup.
Sir Bobby's officialbiographer Bob Harris told Sky News his strength in the final years of his life gave the fallacy he was "immortal".
"The way he battled on and refused to give in to five bouts of cancer, I was beginning to think he was immortal.
"I will remember him as a genuine football man who loved the game beyond anything else."

He always came across as a very nice bloke and totally dedicated to football, in an age when money became the goal for many.

Ipswich is sad this afternoon. I'm not a football fan, but he was a legend here.

that's a shame. RIP Sir Bobby.

Scotsman1999 said:

R.I.P.
very couragous man.