Bobby Robson's playing career sees him make his debut for Fulham in 1950 before he moves to West Brom in the spring of 1956

Robson graduates to the full England squad in 1956 and goes on to make 20 appearances for the national side up until 1962

After his playing days end, Bobby makes his debut as a manager in January 1968 at his former club Fulham

After being sacked by Fulham following relegation to the Second Division, Robson moves to Ipswich Town in 1969

Robson manages the Tractor Boys for 13 years, reaching fourth place in the first division in 1972-73 and winning the Texaco Cup

Robson guides the club to the FA Cup final of 1978 where Ipswich claim a 1-0 win over Arsenal courtesy of Roger Osborne's goal

Two penalties from Gary Lineker against Cameroon help Robson's England progress to the semi-final of the 1990 World Cup in Italy

After a successful spell at Porto he and assistant Jose Mourinho guide Barcelona to European Cup Winners' Cup success in May 1997

Robson moves to St James' Park to take the reins at Newcastle United in September 1999 following the resignation of Ruud Gullit

In June 2002 he becomes Sir Bobby Robson as he receives a knighthood at Buckingham Palace accompanied by his wife Elsie

In 2006 Steve Staunton is named as the manager of the Republic of Ireland, Robson is named in a consultancy role

After being troubled by ill-health Robson steps down from his role with the Republic in November 2007

Sir Bobby takes a break from his cancer treatment to accept the freedom of his home city of Durham in the winter of 2008

Sir Bobby visits St James' Park for a charity match on 26 July and loses his fight with cancer five days later with his family at his side