Robson: I am going to die sooner rather than later

Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson claims he will not beat the cancer

Tweet

Print Share

 

Also In The News

ECB set to name Vaughan's successor
The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) are set to name Michael Vaughan's successor as England captain at a press conference later today.

• Ronaldo ends transfer saga by committing to United
• Harmison recalled for Pietersen's first Test
• Everton suffer setback in bid for new stadium

 

Thursday, 07, Aug 2008 12:18

Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has said he will lose his battle with lung cancer "sooner rather than later".

Speaking to the Sun newspaper, Robson said: "I have accepted what they have told me and I am determined to make the most of what time I have left.

"I have been fortunate to survive this long. It's thanks to my doctors and their dedication.

"I am going to die sooner rather than later. But then everyone has to go sometime and I have enjoyed every minute," he added.

"I am not going to sit around at home thinking about what might or might not happen."

The former England, Newcastle and Ipswich manager is currently battling a fifth bout of the illness.

He recently spent time acting as a consultant for the Republic of Ireland's national team.