Captain Marvel: A Career In Photos

I know it's late, but after news six days ago revealing one of United's and England's greatest ever players, Bryan Robson, is battling throat cancer, I thought it's never too late to reminisce his greatness.

Captain Marvel: Making a tackle in his first visit to Wembley...

FA Cup 1983: ...and trophy at United.

FA Cup 1985: Another Cup win, this time under Big Ron; this time defeating Everton 1-0 with Norman Whiteside's stunning goal.

World Cup 1986: Robson was injured during the '86 World Cup, his first as captain of his country, aggravating a shoulder injury in the group game against Morocco.

FA Cup 1990: Leading Ferguson's United to their first trophy. 

Premier League 1992/93: After 26 long years, United finally win the title in the Premier League's first season; with Robbo as captain.

Double 1993/94: Leading United to our second title in a row, as well as the FA Cup to this incredible double-winning season. The side - consisting of Schmeichel, Bruce (pictured), Pallister, Parker, Irwin, Giggs, Ince, Kanchelskis, Hughes, Cantona and Robson - is widely regarded as the greatest United team of all time.

Promotion with Middlesbrough 1994/95: In his debut managerial season, he guided Middlesbrough to Premier League promotion for the first time.

Captain Marvel: Now aged 54, Robson has returned to United as an Ambassador of the club; working alongside other United legend Sir Bobby Charlton.