Robson made his senior debut for West Bromwich Albion in 1975. A versatile, whole-hearted player, he impressed in central midfield under Ron Atkinson, and followed his manager to Manchester United in 1981 for a record British transfer fee of £1.5million.

By this time he was establishing himself in the England national side. As a fiercely competitive defensive midfielder Robson brought fantastic ball-winning skills to any side he played in. His reading of the game, vision and pace, meant he could score and create goals as well. 

Robson started every game for England during qualification for the 1982 World Cup, and set a record that stood for 20 years when scoring after just 27 seconds of England’s opening game of the tournament against France. 

His manager namesake Bobby Robson viewed him as England’s best player, and in all he would captain the national side on 65 of his 90 appearances.

For his club, Robson bridged the eras of two different managers. He captained Ron Atkinson’s United to FA Cup victory in 1983 and 1985, and became the first club captain to lift the famous trophy a third time under Alex Ferguson in 1990. 

By the start of the 90s, injuries sustained over 15 years of hard competition, were limiting Robson’s first team opportunities. However the hugely dedicated club captain was still on hand to lift the first Premier League trophy for United in 1993, and played 15 final games to qualify for another league winner’s medal the following season. In total, Robson played 461 games and scored 99 goals for United, winning 3 FA Cups, 2 league titles and a European Cup Winners’ Cup.

Robson left United to take on the role of player/manager at Middlesbrough, leading the team to the Premier League (twice), two League Cup finals and an FA Cup final during his seven seasons in charge. 

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