The Swansea City boss and one of football’s true gentlemen became close during their time together at Sporting Lisbon and Sir Bob’s passing earlier this year means that now – according to Paulo – his spirit is always close to him.<\/p>\n
Speaking to Wales on Sunday, Sousa said \u201cI hope his soul can come close to me and give me all the happiness, emotions and enthusiasm that he always had<\/p>\n
\u201cI remember how he was on the sidelines, the way he motivated his players and I hope it can inspire me at Newcastle.<\/p>\n
\u201cI feel him all the time and will never forget him. His spirit will be there and next to me all the time.<\/p>\n
\u201cBobby was a big influence for me. I always keep him in my heart.<\/p>\n
\u201cI never forget his face or what he did for me. He made me feel important, made me believe in myself and taught me a lot of how to be a better person.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was the one that taught me to be more enthusiastic and not so shy.<\/p>\n
\u201cBobby deserves to be a hero in world football. He always gave a lot and, even when he had a lot of problems with his health, there was still happiness in his face.<\/p>\n
\u201cHe was very charitable to everyone and would help anyone he could. He\u2019s someone who can\u2019t be forgotten in football.\u201d<\/p>\n