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Thu 08 Aug 2006Robson suffers setback after recent surgery Football Association of Ireland chief executive John Delaney has not ruled out Bobby Robson's continued long-term involvement with the Republic of Ireland.Robson underwent surgery eight days ago to remove a small brain tumour, described by the former England manager as "the size of a grape." However, Ireland's international football consultant, and manager Steve Staunton's right-hand man, has suffered minor complications.