Jack Robson

John "Jack" Robson (* 1860 in Durham, † January 11, 1922 in Manchester ) was an English football coach and manager.

Career

Robson began his coaching and managerial career at Middlesbrough FC. In Middlesbrough the Englishman got the sum of the equivalent of about € 4.5 per week. He led the FC Middlesbrough by an amateur club to a professional club. The Englishman was also the very first manager and manager of Crystal Palace. In addition, he coached Brighton & Hove Albion and was the first official coach of Manchester United, who was not called secretary. Robson died in his office as Manchester United coach on 11 January 1922 pneumonia.

Stations

  • Middlesbrough FC
  • Crystal Palace
  • Brighton & Hove Albion
  • Manchester United (1914-1922)
  • Football coach (England)
  • Born in the 19th century
  • Died in 1922
  • Man
Middlesbrough F.C. Manchester United F.C.
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