Robson tribute planned for league openers

Players will wear black armbands for the opening fixtures of the season (GETTY IMAGES)

All Football League matches on the opening weekend of the season will be preceded by a minute's applause to honour Sir Bobby Robson.

The former Fulham, Ipswich and Newcastle manager died this morning at the age of 76 after a long battle with cancer.

Players will also wear black armbands during matches on August 7/8/9 as a tribute to the man who led England to the World Cup semi-finals in 1990.

League chairman Lord Mawhinney said: "The thoughts of the Football League, our clubs and their supporters are with Bobby's family and friends today. We will miss him."