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National Football Day for Sir Bobby

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A National Football Day in honour of Ipswich Town’s FA Cup and UEFA Cup winning manager Sir Bobby Robson is being created for 150th anniversary of The Football Association.

The FA unveiled full plans for The Sir Bobby Robson National Football Day on Saturday, August 10, which will see 150 events taking place across the country providing a showcase of its work at a grassroots level and giving the entire nation the opportunity to get involved with the sport.

The events, being held by county FAs and FA Charter Standard Clubs, will be open to people of all ages and abilities, with the public able to join in everything from tournaments, to skills sessions and coaching workshops.

The day will provide a focus on every aspect of the game including women`s football, disability football, refereeing and coaching.

Sir Bobby left Ipswich to become England manager and the FA will also make a donation on the day to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, the charity he established during the last 18 months of his life to fight cancer.

His widow Lady Elsie said: “I`m sure Bob would have been thrilled having a National Football Day named in his honour.

“He was always so incredibly passionate about football. He just loved it, whatever level it was being played at.

“He was lucky enough to play and manage at the top of the game, but he was just as enthusiastic talking to youngsters about their junior club matches.”

“It`s a lovely gesture from the FA and we`re very grateful for their generous support of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation too.”

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