Bryan Robson's injury crisis deepened before kick-off when captain Paul Ince failed a late fitness test .

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Former West Brom manager Bryan Robson had earlier ruled himself out of the running for the vacant post at Wednesday.

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"Over the years we've had Gary, Bobby Charlton and Bryan Robson for 60-odd games or something so we're very proud of that, " added Ferguson.

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Anderson, 53, who was assistant to Bryan Robson at Middlesbrough for more than five years says Strachan's natural competitive edge will help him at Boro.

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Alongside Charles on the new stamp collection are Kevin Keegan, Bobby Charlton, Bryan Robson, John Barnes, Gordon Banks, Jimmy Greaves, Denis Law, Dave Mackay, Bobby Moore and George Best.

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"That's why if you asked any player or pundit in the world which left-winger is in their ultimate dream team, they'd say Ryan Giggs, " said his first Manchester United captain Bryan Robson.

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Bryan Robson has achieved nothing as a manger.

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His goal means the Baggies are still winless under manager Bryan Robson, and while the former England hero can take comfort from his side's display, he will know defeat leaves them in desperate relegation trouble.

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The former Leeds and West Ham defender follows in a long line of Manchester United captains who have gone on to lead their country such as Gary Neville, David Beckham, Bryan Robson and Sir Bobby Charlton.

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