Friday 29 July 2011

Bryan Robson


DoB: Jan 11, 1957

PoB: Chester-le-Street, England

Position: Midfielder

Clubs represented: West Bromwich Albion, Manchester United, Middlesbrough

Total appearances/goals: 568/115

Total caps: 90/26

Honours:
2 domestic league titles, 3 domestic cups, 1 domestic league cup, 3 domestic super cups
1 Cup Winner's Cup, 1 European Super Cup

WC90: 4th place

Football League 100 Legends
English Football Hall of Fame
OBE

Highs:
He is currently the 6th most capped English player, having captained the side for 9 years. He was also Manchester United's skipper for 12 years.
Broke the British transfer record with a £1,5 million move from WBA to Man Utd in 1981.
Despite his injuries was curiously a case of longevity, ending his career as Middlesbrough's player-manager at age 40.

Lows:
A very unlucky player as far as injuries are concerned, forcing him to miss large parts of various seasons and depriving his club and national team of one of their most influential players.
Endured a barren spell of 5 years without a trophy, between 85's and 90's FA Cups, with his first league trophy coming only in 93, when he was already 36 years old!

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