World Soccer

Jimmy ROBSON (1939-2021)

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By scoring Burnley’s equaliser against Tottenham in 1962, Robson became the scorer of the 100th FA Cup final goal. The Clarets legend lies in eighth on the club’s list of all-time top scorers with 100 goals. After helping Burnley win the 1959-60 First Division title, he scored 37 goals in all competitio­ns the following season – a joint-club record – including three en route to the European Cup quarter-finals.

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