Robson to miss training camp after cancer operation

THE Football Association of Ireland’s international football consultant Bobby Robson is recovering from a weekend cancer operation and is likely to be out of action with the squad for at least six weeks.

However, the 73-year-old, who won a previous battle with the disease, was said to be in a jovial mood following the significant weekend operation, believed to be linked to lung cancer.

“He was laughing and joking with nursing staff following the procedure,” a source said.