RIP Jimmy Robson

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  1. Nor

    NorthernDreamer Well-Known Member

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    Sad news, he was one of the first players I remember watching at Oakwell, and a quality centre forward who had previously won a First division title and scored in an FA Cup final.
     
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    RIP JIMMY. We certainly wouldn't have signed him these days.
     
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    Oh that’s sad news and I only mentioned him on here yesterday. He helped us win promotion from the Fourth Division. Quality player. We were lucky to have him.
     
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    One of my earliest Oakwell heros. It seemed a real coup when we signed him, because of his pedigree.
     
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    RIP Jimmy. One of my favourite players back in the day.
     
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    What era was this, for us young uns? Ta. :)
     
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    I remember him in a game at Chesterfield - it may have been his first game for us. We were 2-0 down and came back to win 3-2. I believe he might have scored that day. This game was in January 1968.
     
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    He signed for us in 1968.
     
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    This was my first season supporting Barnsleyfc. I think Ernest Dennis was then chairman and Johnny Steel. Big Eric was at centre half and to be fair he was my favourite. But Jimmy Robson was an old style centre forward. How we could do with him now.
     
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    Before we were born Paul. Still like listening to all the old stories about our players though.

    RIP Jimmy
     
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    RIP Jimmy. Another childhood hero.
     
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    Rip Jimmy , my condolences to your family and friends .
    Can remember us signing him and the buzzz around it at the time .
    Once a Red .
     
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    RIP Jimmy , thanks for the memories!
     
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    Too young my arse. You 2 are the Statler and Waldorf of the BBS :)
     
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    Staedtler, you mean?! No, W&S sit behind me in the West Stand..
    we’re more Gonzo & Scooter. At least, I am.. :)
     
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    I had the pleasure of watching him many times he was quality.....RIP Jimmy.:(
     
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    hohohohohohoho! :)

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    He scored the 100th goal in a cup final at Wembley.
     
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    Yes, it was his debut. Huge Saltergate crowd, great game.
     
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    I remember Jimmy more as an old fashioned inside left rather than as a battering ram centre forward.
    More of a technically gifted craftsmen. Lacking the pace of a Flying Bob Earnshaw but could spot a pass like a Hoddle / Currie.
     
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