Newcastle legend Shearer new patron of Sir Bobby Robson Foundation

Alan Shearer is the new patron of the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation. The former Newcastle caretaker manager and captain takes over the role from Sir Bobby, who died in July. Fitting tribute: Sir Bobby Robson's widow Lady Elsie Robson and former Newcastle United and England striker Alan Shearer The foundation was set up to fund a research centre in Newcastle into the early detection of cancer. It has so far raised more than £2 million. Shearer said: 'He was incredibly brave to put up the fight that he did over the years. He had cancer five times and to keep coming back showed what courage he had. 'This was Bobby's way of putting something back into his beloved North East, and what a fantastic success it has been. In no way am I trying to fill Sir Bobby's shoes, I can't, but if I can play any small part in its success, I will. 'I know Bobby thought a lot of me, he told me on several occasions, and I have to say the feeling was absolutely mutual.'  THE LIST: 50 great sporting photographs, Nos 30-21Farewell to a football lion: Moving tribute to Sir Bobby Robson'It has been one of the privileges of my life to have met him' - Alex Ferguson's moving tribute to Sir Bobby Robson  Explore more:People:Alan ShearerPlaces:Newcastle, United Kingdom

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