A series where we, as the title suggest; get to know the legends associated with Manchester United.
A series where we, as the title suggest; get to know the legends associated with Manchester United.
b>Name – Bryan Robson
Date of Birth – 11th January 1957
Place of Birth – Chester-le-street, County Durham, England
Position – Midfielder
Youth career –
1972-1974 – West Bromwich Albion
Senior career –
1974-1981 – West Bromwich Albion
1981-1994 – Manchester United
1994-1997 – Middlesbrough
International Career –
1979-1980 – England U21
1979-1990 – England B
1980-1991 England
Teams managed –
1994-1996 – Middlesbrough (player-manager)
1996-2001 – Middlesbrough
2003-2004 – Bradford City
2004-2006 – West Bromwich Albion
2007-2008 – Sheffield United
2009-2011 – Thailand
Interesting Facts –
1 – Robson is the longest-serving captain in Manchester United`s history, leading his team to three FA Cup`s and a European Cup.
2 – Robson has played for England on 90 occasions, making him the fifth most-capped player for England.
3 – Robson is often referred to by two nicknames; ‘Robbo` and ‘Captain Marvel`.
4 – In 2011, Robson was voted as the greatest ever Manchester United player in a poll featured in the book 19, celebrating the team`s 19th league win.
5 – Robson is now the ‘Global Ambassador` at Manchester United, a role he was given in 2011.