November 09, 2004

West Brom appoint Bryan Robson as new manager.: Former fan favourite Bryan Robson has returned to the club he left in 1981. His managerial record so far is spotty. Can he keep the Baggies in the Premiership? My take as a West Brom fan: I'm not particularly enthused or optimistic, but then again I had the same feelings about Gary Megson four years ago. Meanwhile, there is still speculation that Megson could end up at arch-rivals Wolverhampton Wanderers.

posted by salmacis to soccer at 12:27 PM - 12 comments

It'll be interesting to see Robbo go back to Old Trafford with WBA, him being an old Man U captain and all.

posted by worldcup2002 at 01:11 PM on November 09, 2004

His first game is at home to Middlesbrough, where he was manager for 7 years.

posted by salmacis at 01:16 PM on November 09, 2004

I know nothing of this man...

posted by StarFucker at 02:55 PM on November 09, 2004

Bryan Robson was Man U and England captain back in the 80s. He actually played for West Brom and Ron Atkinson (the man of funny sayings) and was brought to ManU when Atkinson became manager there. I only remember him from watching Liverpool v ManU games, so that's all I know.

posted by worldcup2002 at 04:31 PM on November 09, 2004

Bryan Robson, at his peak, (from about 82 - 88) was the world's best midfielder IMHO. He wasn't particularly creative, like Platini, but he bossed the midfield, could shore up a defence, and had a habit of popping up in the box and scoring goals. Probably the closest parallel to him is a cross between Roy Keane and Frank Lampard.

posted by salmacis at 05:36 PM on November 09, 2004

if you ask me, they're matching like with like - West Brom are rubbish, Bryan Robson (as a manager) is rubbish. Good luck surviving guys.

posted by BigCalm at 05:47 PM on November 09, 2004

Remind me what Birmingham have won, again?

posted by salmacis at 07:28 PM on November 09, 2004

Sal, they beat our beloved Reds this past Saturday for one.

posted by billsaysthis at 09:10 PM on November 09, 2004

Lucky gits.

posted by worldcup2002 at 01:11 AM on November 10, 2004

salmacis - League Cup, Leyland Daf Trophy, Auto-Windscreens Shield. Though what that's got to do with the Baggies new manager I don't know.

posted by squealy at 03:54 AM on November 10, 2004

All Brummies look the same to him?

posted by Mr Bismarck at 07:46 AM on November 10, 2004

I suspect you're right Mr Bismarck. BigClam will surely be spitting feathers.

posted by squealy at 09:28 AM on November 10, 2004

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