A FILM about the life and career of revered football manager Sir Bobby Robson will given special screenings at stadiums that were very special to him.

Ahead of the release of Bobby Robson: More Than A Manager, previews will be at St James’ Park on May 22, Wembley Stadium on May 23 and Portman Road on May 25.

It will be a chance to see the film in the company of Sir Bobby’s family and friends, while supporting The Bobby Robson Foundation, which raises money to find more effective ways to detect and treat cancer.

Each pitch-side screening also features a Q&A with the film’s directors, Gabriel Clarke and Torquil Jones, and former players who knew Sir Bobby well.

Former Newcastle goalkeeper, Steve Harper, will join fellow Sir Bobby Robson Foundation Patron, George Caulkin from The Times, for the Q&A at St James’ Park.

Talking about More Than A Manager, Mr Harper said : It’s a powerful journey through the managerial life of a great man. It’ll make you laugh, it’ll make you smile, it’ll make you cry. They’ve really done it wonderfully, wonderfully well.

“So far, I’ve only seen it on my laptop and Sir Bobby still managed to fill the room somehow. I’m looking forward to seeing it on the big screen and I think it’s very fitting that he’ll be back here in the middle of the pitch at St James’ Park.

“They’ve done very well to capture the spirit, the soul, the passion of a great man. And it takes you on a journey as a football fan.”

Tickets for the St James’ Park preview screening are £20 (including a £5 donation to the Sir Bobby Robson Foundation) and are limited to just 1,400. They are selling quickly via www.bobbyrobsonfilm.com.

The film will be at select theatres (including Tyneside Cinema) on June 1.