Bryan Robson, the former Middlesbrough boss, is on his way back to the area next month when he will help raise funds for Billingham Juniors Football Club.

The England legend will take centre stage at The Swan, Billingham on Friday, March 17th.

During the evening Robson, will be interviewed for over two hours by Hartlepool-born, BBC Tees radio presenter Paul 'Goffy' Gough.

The pair have been working around the country with the show and it highlights Robson's days from setting out from Chester-le-Street as a schoolboy to join West Brom in 1974.

Manchester United was his next destination in 1981 for a then £1.5m record transfer to join Ron Atkinson.

It was at Old Trafford later with Sir Alex Ferguson where he would become decorated with a whole host of medals, titles, trophies, England caps and ultimately become known as England's 'Captain Marvel'.

He also became England assistant boss to Terry Venables, as England hosted Euro '96 during which the national side came so close to reaching the final of the competition.

His move to Teesside to link up with Steve Gibson in 1994 to manage Boro, and ultimately oversee the move from Ayresome Park to The Riverside is where he left his legacy for so many Boro fans: Juninho, Ravanelli, Gazza, Merson, Emmerson, Ince were just a handful of big name signings that shook the world of football during his glory reign on Teesside, and took Boro to the global stage.

Robson said: “I'm really looking forward to going back home to the area and helping raise funds for the team at Billingham Juniors.

“The Boro period is one that fans love to recall from my time with Steve Gibson, it really was a very special journey. I still look out for Boro's result from every game and so want them to stay in the Premier League, as the fans deserve that.

“There is no question that the fans and people at that club will always hold a very special place in my heart. I hear the event is already selling really well and we are already on course for a full-house - that is good to know, and is a real boost to the all-important fundraiser for the very popular Billingham Juniors.

He added: “Myself and Goffy, have a lot of fun with the night and it will be a chance for the fans to hear exactly what happened through those memorable times working with Steve Gibson, when we at Boro really surprised the world of football.

“Those days of a rocking Riverside Stadium will always remain so very memorable from my career - the place was electric.’’

The function will take place on the weekend when Robson returns to The Riverside with his club Manchester United where he is now employed as 'Global Ambassador'.

Boro v Manchester United was switched recently from the Saturday, to Sunday for live TV coverage.

Robson added: “It promises to be a great weekend and it will give me the chance to meet up with many of my friends from around the area, and to remember that magical period for all of us.’’

Billingham Juniors Chairman Lee Shackleton said: “As soon as we mentioned Bryan Robson was joining us for our special fundraiser there has been a constant stream of calls to purchase tickets.

“His period at the club was the best and for so many Boro fans it will be forever locked in their memory.

“Bryan is, without doubt, a Boro legend and we are thrilled that he is joining us to recall his magnificent career in such great detail on stage at The Swan.’’

Tickets for 'An Evening With Bryan Robson OBE' on Friday, March 17 (7.30pm) at The Swan in Billingham are priced at £30 and includes a hot supper. Call Lee Shackleton on 07872 610 893 for tickets.