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Last Updated: Monday, 15 October 2007, 11:43 GMT 12:43 UK
Robson to discuss Republic future
Sir Bobby Robson
Robson has undergone cancer surgery five times over 15 years
Sir Bobby Robson will consider his position as the Republic of Ireland's football consultant at the end of the current Euro 2008 qualifying campaign.

The 74-year-old was appointed on a two-year contract in January 2006 but has missed a number of games as he has undergone treatment for cancer.

"I'm fine, doing as well as I can, making progress," said Robson in Dublin on Monday.

"I've been on chemotherapy, so that dragged me down a little bit."

Although he maintains he is not under doctor's orders to quit, he nevertheless feels it is important the situation is addressed after the last Group D match against Wales in Cardiff on 17 November.

"I'm here to see the campaign out. It was important I should come and I'm looking forward to Wednesday, and I shall certainly take in the Wales match.

"Then I will overlook it. I've not been told to stop. But it's something I must discuss with Stan (Steve Staunton) and (FAI chief executive) John Delaney, and see what's in store for me."

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