Bryan Robson
Bryan Robson
Bryan Robson OBEis an English football manager and a former player. He began his career with West Bromwich Albion in 1972 before moving to Manchester United in 1981 where he became the longest serving captain in the club's history...
NationalityEnglish
ProfessionCoach
Date of Birth11 January 1957
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The lads have kidded me because in the first two games we started the way we finished last season, but the last three matches are just not acceptable as far as our defensive play is concerned,
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I spoke to the chairman before the Reading game and we were very close to signing Ugo. I had to leave it in the hands of our administration because of the game so I don't know anymore at the moment.
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The bell had gone ages ago and our players had gone out to get on with the game. For whatever reason Chelsea came out late. Whether they believe it takes the sting out of the game or drops the tempo, I don't know, but it annoyed me as my players wanted to get on with the second half.
midfield players
Coventry have made an enquiry about him because of all the midfield players I've got,
permanent situation
But I'll probably only look at that in January. It'd have to be a permanent situation if I make any decision.
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There were so many stars in that dressing room that you would need to refill your pen to write them all down.
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I thought we outplayed Norwich, played some terrific football and created a lot of chances -- but didn't take them,
team wound
He hasn't wound me up today, my team wound me up!
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No (will not be watching Soccer Saturday) that's agony. When the lads go to the monitors and say 'oh there's been a chance just gone' or if I listen to a match on the radio all you are doing is burning up nervous energy for me and I won't be in that frame of mind.
changes competition mean
I'll make changes but that doesn't mean I'm underestimating Bradford or dismissing the competition.
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Geoff deserved a new contract. He works hard, looks very sharp and has scored some very important goals. I'm delighted he has signed for another two years.
influenced match referee
I don't think it influenced the game, but the referee should have started the match without them.
news
It's very disappointing news because everything was agreed,
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Almeyda is a player I thought would have done a good job for us. But he has decided to stay in Argentina because of family problems and we have to respect his decision and move on.