Jack Robson
John "Jack" Robson (* around 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 . He led Middlesbrough FC from an amateur club to a professional club. The Englishman was also the very first manager and coach of Crystal Palace . He also coached Brighton & Hove Albion and was the first official Manchester United coach who was not designated as secretary. Robson died in his office as ManU coach on January 11, 1922 of pneumonia .
Stations
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SURNAME | Robson, Jack |
ALTERNATIVE NAMES | Robson, John |
BRIEF DESCRIPTION | English football coach and manager |
DATE OF BIRTH | around 1860 |
PLACE OF BIRTH | Durham , England |
DATE OF DEATH | January 11, 1922 |
Place of death | Manchester , England |