Peterborough City Council to discuss tribute for Tommy Robson following his death

The leader of Peterborough City Council has paid tribute to Tommy Robson - and said the authority will look at a lasting memorial for the Posh legend.
By The Newsroom
Published 9th Oct 2020, 11:19 BST
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Cllr John Holdich said he had chanted Tommy’s name from the stands at London Road, and described him as ‘a great man.’

Tommy passed away yesterday following a battle with Motor Neurone Disease.

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Cllr Holdich said: “I am a lifelong supporter of Posh - Tommy was a wizard on the wing. We used to sing ‘Only one Tommy Robson - and there was only one. He lit the place up when he had the ball.

“And what a great guy he was. He bore his illness with great dignity.

“He was a great man, and friends to everyone he knew.

“The council gave Tommy the freedom of the city earlier this year, and we will find the appropriate time to present the scroll to his family.

“We will look at the future about what we can do for Tommy as a memorial.”

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