Sir Bobby admits defeat in battle against cancer

    Thursday, August 7, 2008

    Former England manager Sir Bobby Robson has admitted he will lose his battle with lung cancer 'sooner rather than later'. Robson has been battling a fifth bout of the illness and has accepted doctors' prognosis that he is unlikely to beat it. Speaking to The Sun, he said: 'I have accepted what they have told me and I am determined to make the most of what time I have left. 'I am going to die sooner rather than later. But then everyone has to go some time, and I have enjoyed every minute. 'I ...

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