Man Utd will return to glory days next year, Bryan Robson tells Jordan Times

AMMAN –– Former Old Trafford and England captain Bryan Robson believes that Manchester United will be back to winning ways next year.

In an exclusive interview with The Jordan Times on Sunday, Robson said he was sure that his former team, with a new manager in place — “whoever that maybe” — and some of the "exciting" youngsters coming through the ranks, will be in a position to win titles again next season.  

"The history and success of the club demands it," said Robson, who played for the Red Devils between 1981 and 1994.

Commenting on Manchester City's Sunday achievement after they cruised to their second Premier League title in three years, Robson said the Citizens deserved the title. 

"They have some great players and have put a lot of investment behind the club — at the end of the day, the table never lies and they are deserved winners," said the former England midfielder, who is in Jordan to take part in the Soccerex Asian Forum that will be held on the eastern shore of the Dead Sea on Tuesday and Wednesday.

The forum, which will bring together a host of football legends and leading football and business figures, will be held in partnership with the Asian Football Development Project –– an Amman-based non-profit youth commission that was founded by HRH Prince Ali, FIFA vice president and president of the Jordan Football Association.   

Serving as an ambassador for Soccerex, Robson said he was invited by Prince Ali to be part of the Soccerex Asian Forum. 

“Jordan is a place I have never been before but somewhere I have heard a lot about and the sheer beauty of the Dead Sea attracted me to this new and exciting experience. I am looking forward to participating in yet another Soccerex, in a brand new territory and also to the Jordanian hospitality I have heard so much about," he added.

"Doing it in Jordan by the beautiful Dead Sea and opening the gateway to Asia will be a big thrill to me."

Robson indicated that he will be appearing at Soccerex not only to discuss Manchester and the Premier League but also to preview the forthcoming World Cup alongside football legends Ossie Ardiles and Louis Saha.