Brian Robson (born 11 January 1957) is best known for playing in midfield for Manchester United, where he was the longest serving captain in the club’s history. As a player he had everything – goals, passing, tackling and a remarkable workrate he was dubbed ‘Captain Marvel’.  Born in Chester-le-Street, County Durham, Robson began his playing career at West Bromwich Albion, before moving on to Manchester United, whom he captained to three FA Cups and a European Cup Winners' Cup. He also won two FA Premiership winners medals. Robson had a good goal-scoring record, tackled and passed well and was also a good header of the ball. He represented England on 90 occasions, making him the sixth most capped England player of all-time, and has the eleventh highest goalscoring tally with 26. Robson captained his country 65 times; only Bobby Moore and Billy Wright have captained England on more occasions.  Robson began his management career with Middlesbrough in 1994, although he did not retire from playing until 1997. In seven years as Middlesbrough manager, he guided them to three Wembley finals, which they lost, and earned them promotion to the Premier League on two occasions. He later returned to West Bromwich Albion for two years as manager, helping them become the first top division team in 14 years to avoid relegation after being bottom of the league table on Christmas Day. Less successful periods followed  as manager of Bradford City and Sheffield United.