Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager Apr 2026

is a critically acclaimed 2018 sports documentary that serves as the definitive portrait of the late English football manager, Sir Bobby Robson. Directed by Gabriel Clarke and Torquil Jones, the film explores Robson's sixty-year career and his enduring legacy through candid interviews with some of the game's greatest figures. Key Themes & Content

: Interviewees such as Pep Guardiola , José Mourinho , and Sir Alex Ferguson describe him as a father figure and "one of the nicest people" in football. Bobby Robson: More Than a Manager

: The Guardian described it as an "uncompromising and elegant" portrait that captures both his professional fortitude and personal "grace notes of mortality". The film is available for viewing on platforms like Now TV . is a critically acclaimed 2018 sports documentary that

: It highlights his final "greatest team"—the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation , which he founded in 2008 to fund cancer research. Critical Reception : The Guardian described it as an "uncompromising

The documentary balances Robson's legendary professional achievements with his personal resilience and character:

: It holds a 100% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

: It chronicles his journey from a miner’s son to managing elite clubs such as Ipswich Town , PSV Eindhoven , Porto , Barcelona , and Newcastle United , as well as his tenure as the England national team manager.