Dulwich Hamlet Football Club is supporting the Sir Bobby Robson National Football Day this coming Saturday 10th August

Tomorrow the country will come together in celebration of the nation’s favourite game and one of English football’s most iconic figures.

Across the country more than 150 community-focused events will be taking place with Sir Bobby Robson Day a central part of The FA’s 150th anniversary being held this year - providing a showcase of The FA’s work at grassroots level and giving the nation the opportunity to get involved. As part of Dulwich Hamlet’s contribution, the Aspire Academy will be hosting a training session, along with a skills showcase, on the pitch prior to Saturday’s opening Ryman isthmian league Premier Division game against Lowestoft Town.

The day will focus on aspects of our national game as diverse as women’s football, disability football, refereeing and coaching with a number of flagship events in London, Manchester, Durham and at St. George’s Park in Burton.

Fans are also able to get involved with their support at friendly matches and league fixtures being held up and down the country the day before The FA Community Shield.

Lady Elsie Robson, Sir Bobby’s widow, said: “I’m sure Bob would have been thrilled having a National Football Day named in his honour. He was always so incredibly passionate about football.

“He just loved it, whatever level it was being played at. He was lucky enough to play and manage at the top of the game but he was just as enthusiastic talking to youngsters about their junior club matches.”

Sir Trevor Brooking, The FA's Director Of Football Development, said “The Sir Bobby Robson National Football Day has been created as part of our 150th anniversary celebrations to showcase the nation’s love for the game and the huge number of people who get involved in football every week, whether that’s playing, coaching, volunteering or refereeing.

“This day will highlight the sheer breadth of the nation’s favourite game and we hope it will encourage more people to get involved. Whether you visit one of the planned 150 events or simply head to your garden or local park with family and friends, there’s no better day to get into football.”

This October, The FA is once again supporting Sir Bobby’s Breakthrough Auction. Organised entirely by volunteers, this online auction will raise funds for the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation, Breakthrough Breast Cancer and cancer services within Suffolk Hospitals. For more information about how to get involved please visit: www.sirbobbysbreakthrough.com

To find out more Sir Bobby Robson National Football Day and The FA’s work developing football for everyone visit: www.TheFA.com/nationalfootballday

To find out more about the Foundation visit: http://www.sirbobbyrobsonfoundation.org.uk