
Robson began his management career with Middlesbrough in 1994, although he did not retire from playing until 1997. Robson is also known by the nicknames 'Robbo' and 'Captain Marvel'. Robson captained his country 65 times only Bobby Moore and Billy Wright have captained England on more occasions. He represented England on 90 occasions, making him the sixth most capped England player of all-time, and has the eleventh highest goalscoring tally with 26. Robson had a good goal-scoring record, tackled and passed well and was also a good header of the ball.

Towards the end of his playing career he moved into management as player-manager with Middlesbrough. He also won two FA Premiership winners medals. The following month, Robson returned to Manchester United as an ambassador for the club.īorn in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, Robson began his playing career at West Bromwich Albion, before moving on to Manchester United, whom he captained to three FA Cups and a European Cup Winners' Cup.

He is the former manager of Sheffield United after being relieved of his first team duties in February 2008. He is best known for playing in midfield for Manchester United, where he was the longest serving captain in club history. Bryan Robson OBE (born 11 January 1957) is an English former football manager and a former player.
