Bryan Robson scored the best goal of his career as United knocked Liverpool out of the Cup at Maine Road in 1985
By Steven Pye for That 1980s Sports Blog
Bryan Robson earned the nickname Captain Marvel by putting his body on the line for club and country in the 1980s. He inspired those around him and dragged every inch out of his ability for Manchester United and England. “I have been fortunate to work with some exceptionally gifted footballers, many of them magical, world-class talents,” said Ron Atkinson in Andy Mitten’s book We’re The Famous Man United. “But Robbo, without a doubt, is the finest, the greatest, the most rounded and accomplished footballer I have ever worked with.”
After managing Robson at West Brom, Atkinson brought him to Old Trafford for a British club record fee of £1.5m in 1981. By the start of the 1982-83 season, the midfielder had been promoted to the United captaincy.
Continue reading…Bryan Robson scored the best goal of his career as United knocked Liverpool out of the Cup at Maine Road in 1985By Steven Pye for That 1980s Sports BlogBryan Robson earned the nickname Captain Marvel by putting his body on the line for club and country in the 1980s. He inspired those around him and dragged every inch out of his ability for Manchester United and England. “I have been fortunate to work with some exceptionally gifted footballers, many of them magical, world-class talents,” said Ron Atkinson in Andy Mitten’s book We’re The Famous Man United. “But Robbo, without a doubt, is the finest, the greatest, the most rounded and accomplished footballer I have ever worked with.”After managing Robson at West Brom, Atkinson brought him to Old Trafford for a British club record fee of £1.5m in 1981. By the start of the 1982-83 season, the midfielder had been promoted to the United captaincy. Continue reading…
