Durham Miners' Association to screen new film on life of legendary football manager Sir Bobby Robson

A screening of the new film about Sir Bobby, a former Durham miner, will be followed by a discussion and Q&A with some of the people who knew him best.

The event, hosted by the Durham Miners’ Association (DMA) and in aid of The Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, will take place at Redhills - The Miners’ Hall in Durham City.

Sir Bobby, who was born in Sacriston, began his working life alongside his father, Philip, at Langley Park Colliery.

The screening of ‘Bobby Robson – More Than A Manager’ will be followed by a panel discussion and Q&A.

The panel will include Sir Bobby’s son, Andrew Robson, and former Newcastle United player Olivier Bernard.

Longtime friend and former Newcastle and Ipswich player Charlie Woods, who served as Sir Bobby’s coach at Ipswich Town, scout for England, and Chief Scout at Newcastle United will also join the panel alongside European Cup winner David Geddis, who played in Sir Bobby’s FA Cup winning team at Ipswich, and was a coach at Newcastle United.

The panel will be chaired by Louise Taylor, North East football correspondent for The Guardian.

There’s no World Cup match this Friday, and a bar will be serving from 6pm.

Tickets are on sale now at: http://buytickets.at/redhillsdurham/172640

Andrew Robson said: “My parents were born and raised in Durham, and, as well as dad, both my grandfathers were miners, so Redhills is a wonderful and fitting venue.

"The family is pleased to support this unique event, and we are looking forward to a very special evening.”

The event follows recent stadium screenings at St James’ Park, Newcastle, Wembley, and Portman Road, Ipswich.

Half of the funds raised from ticket sales will go to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation.

Joe Whitworth, Chairman of the DMA, said: “Bobby Robson is perhaps the most famous, and most beloved, son of the Durham Coalfield.

"We are very proud to be hosting this special event in celebration of Bobby and in support of the wonderful Foundation he created.

"We are particularly proud that we’ll be welcoming the Robson family to our home at Redhills.”

Sir Bobby Robson launched his Foundation in 2008 to help find more effective ways to detect and treat cancer. He called it his 'last and greatest team.'