OTD: POP ROBSON BORN

Born on this day in County Durham is Bryan ‘Pop’ Robson. The iconic centre forward played for both Sunderland (three spells) and Newcastle, as well as West Ham (two spells) among others. Newcastle was Robson’s first senior club, despite being a Sunderland fan. He became a huge favourite at St James’ Park, firing the Mags to promotion in 1964/65 and helping win the Fairs Cup in 1969. After a disagreement with the board though, Robson handed in a written transfer request and was swiftly sold to...

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