In Appreciation of Sir Bobby Robson

Hereford United supporters who are at Morecambe for the first game of the season will be able to take part in a one minute applause in memory of Sir Bobby Robson.

The former England manager, one of the most admired characters in football, died this morning after a long battle against cancer.

This from the Football League:

The Football League has asked its clubs to hold a minutes applause to commemorate the life of Sir Bobby Robson at all matches played during the opening weekend of the new football season. Sir Bobby died earlier today, at the age of 76, after a long battle against illness.

Players will also wear black armbands as a tribute to the man who led England to the 1990 World Cup semi-final.

Football League Chairman Lord Mawhinney said, "I am hugely saddened to hear the news of Sir Bobby's death. He was one of the greats of the English game and will be remembered as a fine player for club and country, an outstanding manager and an ambassador for the sport that he loved. He has shown tremendous courage throughout his battle with illness, selflessly raising hundreds of thousands of pounds for charity from which many others will benefit.

"The thoughts of The Football League, our clubs and their supporters are with Bobby's family and friends today. We will miss him."

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