Republic of Ireland manager Steve Staunton's advisor and former England manager Bobby Robson today revealed he is to undergo brain surgery to remove a brain tumour.
The 73-year-old was taken ill while watching Ipswich two weeks ago and was suspected to have suffered a stroke.
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