Born in Pegswood, Northumberland, Robson came south on leaving school to join a ‘well known drapery firm in London’.
It was while turning out for the Ravensbourne club that he was spotted by the...
Strong, stocky striker George joined Middlesbrough from Netherton in 1939
and banged in a remarkable 125 goals in 168 games for Boro during the war years.
In peacetime, George moved to Newcastle...
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Born in Pegswood, Northumberland, Robson came south on leaving school to join a ‘well known drapery firm in London’. It was while turning out for the Ravensbourne club that he was spotted by the...
Strong, stocky striker George joined Middlesbrough from Netherton in 1939 and banged in a remarkable 125 goals in 168 games for Boro during the war years. In peacetime, George moved to Newcastle...