Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has died at the age of 76, following a long battle with cancer.
Robson will be best remembered on the international stage for leading England to the 1990 World Cup semi-final.
At club level, he cut his managerial teeth at Fulham before establishing his credentials at Ipswich where he won the FA Cup and Uefa Cup in a 13-year stay.
Spells at PSV Eindhoven, Sporting Lisbon, Porto and Barcelona followed before he managed at Newcastle.
Robson made his final public appearance at a charity match at Newcastle's St James' Park on Sunday.
A statement issued on behalf of his family said: "It is with great sadness that it has been announced today that Sir Bobby Robson has lost his long and courageous battle with cancer.
"He died very peacefully this morning (Friday) at his home in County Durham with his wife and family beside him.
"Sir Bobby's funeral will be private and for family members only.
"A thanksgiving service in celebration of Sir Bobby's life will be held at a later date for his many friends and colleagues.
"Lady Robson and the family would very much appreciate it if their privacy could be respected at this difficult time."
As a player, Robson was a key member of the Fulham and West Brom team during the 1950s and 1960s and also won 20 caps for England.
But it was in management that he made his name.

R.I.P.

R.I.P Sir bobby

having recently lost my partner to cancer i am feeling what bobbys family are going through.

out of pain and at peace now bobby

R.I.P sir bobby robson

R.I.P sir bobby

RIP to a true legend of the game

A very sad loss. He will be missed. He was Mr Football. RIP

R.I.P Sir Bobby

RIP Sir Bobby Robson, legend of the game and a battler till the end.

r.i.p sir bobby robson

Great loss to a football legend

But we cant ever forget some of his great quotes

1. What can I say about Peter Shilton? Peter Shilton is Peter Shilton, and he has been Peter Shilton since the year dot.

2. I would have given my right arm to be a pianist.

3. If you count your chickens before theyve hatched, they wont lay an egg.

4. Gary Speed has never played better, never looked fitter, never been older.

5. Ray Wilkinss day will come one night.

6. Steve Hodge has been unfit for two weeks... well, no, for 14 days.

7. Home advantage gives you an advantage.

8. I played cricket for my local village. It was 40 overs per side, and the team that had the most runs won. It was that sort of football.

9. Look at those olive trees! Theyre 200 years old - from before the time of Christ.

10. Craig Bellamy is the only man I know who could start an argument with himself.

I was in a very cheerful mood this morning, and then this news broke. It feels similar to when George Best passed away, overwhelmed with sadness. He was a father like figure in football, and a true great. Never to be forgotten.

One of my favourite moments from his later days was when he was honoured with the lifetime acheivement award at sports personality, and Sir Alex Ferguson (a suprise to him) awarded him. A picture that makes me smile without fail

RIP Sir Bobby

RIP

R.I.P!

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Legend.

R.I.P Bobby, great player, great manager, great man

Rip Bobby

RIP BOBBY

RIP SIR BOBBY