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THE LIST: Sportsmail's top 50 footballers to have played under Sir Bobby Robson, Nos 10-1
HAVE YOUR SAY... WHO IS THE GREATEST FOOTBALLER TO HAVE PLAYED UNDER SIR BOBBY ROBSON? One of the things that marked Sir Bobby Robson out as a true genius was his ability to handle the game's biggest names. But who was the best of the best? TELL US WHAT YOU THINK The world of football stopped to pay tribute to the great Sir Bobby Robson following his death last month. [LNB]One of the best bosses to emerge from England, he gained respect from around the globe for his work. [LNB]Robsonstarted his managerial career at Fulham in 1968, taking control ofIpswich, England, PSV Eindhoven (twice), Sporting Lisbon, Porto andBarcelona before finishing at Newcastle, the club he supported all hislife. [LNB]The Geordie legend worked with some of the game's greats along the years and Sportsmail has compiled the top 50 stars to work under him. [LNB]Read Nos 50-41Read Nos 40-31Read Nos 30-21Read Nos 20-11The Alternate List: Boffins pick the top ten players to play for Sir Bobby Robson [LNB]10 John Wark [LNB]Wark's career lasted so long he moved into that territorywhere players start to be described as a 'war-horse.' [LNB]This point comeswhen you've played at least 20 professional seasons and have sported anenormous moustache the whole time. Wark (right) was definitely that man. [LNB]Wark had three spells at Ipswich, making almost 700 appearances, and under Robson won the FA Cup, UEFA Cup and PFA Players' Player of the Year.[LNB]The Scotland international also appeared in the film Escape to Victory.[LNB]9 Alan Shearer Shearer scored the goals thathelped Newcastle to much Premier League success - fourthplace in 2001-02, third in 2002-03 and fifth in 2003-04.[LNB]Like Robson, a local hero to the Magpies faithful.[LNB] He didn't miss much: Shearer and Robson are legends on Tyneside[LNB]8 Terry Butcher There aren't many images of England footballers moreiconic than that of Terry Butcher in his blood-soaked shirt during aWorld Cup qualifier against Sweden. [LNB]Singapore-born Butcher was a keyfigure in Ipswich's Robson era and won most of his 77 caps under the great man.[LNB] National heroes: England's ex-skipper Butcher (left) and Portuguese legend Figo[LNB]7 Luis Figo The attacking midfielder played under Sir Bobby atBarcelona.Impeccably talented, the former Portugal international is one of the few players to have made theswitch from Barca to Real Madrid- remember the throwing of pigsheads.[LNB]6 Hristo Stoichkov The striker was the catalyst for successin Bulgarian football, helping his country to a fourth-place finish at theWorld Cup in 1994. [LNB]Famed for his free-kicks and dribbling, Stoichkov (right)featured highly in Robson's successful year in charge at Barcelona.[LNB]5 Bryan Robson A regular for Sir Bobby's side throughoutthe 80s, 'Captain Marvel' was always Robson's first choice towear the England arm-band. [LNB]In one famousexchange, Sir Bobby addressed his midfielder at breakfast: 'Goodmorning, Bobby,' he said, Bryan replied: 'You're Bobby, I'm Bryan!' [LNB] England legends: Robson (left) and Lineker carried the hopes of a nation[LNB]4 Romario One of the most prolific strikers the game has ever seen. [LNB]Named as FIFA World Player of the Year in 1994, after Brazil's famousWorld Cup victory over Italy on penalties. [LNB]Romario (right) played under Robson atPSV, winning two titles in the late 80s and scoring an incredible 98goals in 109 appearances.[LNB]3 Gary Lineker England's second highest goal-scorer bagged 48 goals in80 appearances between 1984-1992. [LNB]He is the only player to have won theEnglish Golden Boot with three different clubs and finished top scorer at the World Cup in 1986.[LNB]2 Paul Gascoigne [LNB]The greatest England player of his generation,described as being 'as daft as a brush' by Sir Bobby to which Gazzareplied by turning up to training with a brush stuck down his shorts. [LNB]Practically dragged England to the semi-finals of the World Cup in 1990 and his tears during the game against West Germany remains one of the most iconic images in the game.[LNB] Come 'ere son: Robson consoles Gazza after THAT game at Italia 90[LNB]1 Ronaldo With Alan Shearer committed to Newcastle, Robson managed to persuade Barcelona president Josep Luis Nunez to pay £10million to former club PSV Eindhoven for 20-year-old Brazilian Ronaldo. [LNB]The striker's return was almost a goal a game and he won three trophies during Sir Bobby's single year in charge at the Nou Camp.[LNB] World beater: Nobody could match brilliant Brazilian Ronaldo in his prime[LNB] BEST OF THE REST OF THE LIST Sportsmail's top 50 commentators of all timeSportsmail's top 50 sporting venuesSportsmail's top 50 free-kick kingsSportsmail's top 50 England heroesSportsmail's top 50 performers of the season so farSportsmail's top 50 all-time managers in BritainSportsmail's top 50 goal poachersSportsmail's top 50 footballing traitorsSportsmail's top 50 FA Cup heroesSportsmail's top 50 signings of the season Sportsmail's greatest Wembley finals in historySportsmail's top 50 biggest hitters in cricketSportsmail's top 50 British & Irish LionsSportsmail's top 50 Ashes heroesSportsmail's top 50 partnerships Sportsmail's top 50 players in the Football League [LNB] Explore more:Places:Newcastle, Ipswich, Lisbon, Barcelona, Scotland, United Kingdom, Portugal, Italy, BrazilOrganisations:Football League
