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Firstly I would like to thank Greg Kerfoot and Jeff Mallett for giving me the opportunity to get my first managerial job here in MLS. It was a risk for them back in December 2013, but I would like to think that I didn’t let them down with what we achieved and where we got to as a football club. We had five amazing years.

I would like to give a big thank you to my coaching staff of Martyn Pert, Gordon Forrest and Stewart Kerr for supporting me and always being by my side. They are a top-quality trio. I appreciate the help of the support staff at the training facility and to Ed and all the guys who came on the road with us, all working tirelessly during my time here.

Special mention to all my players past and present that fought for me every week and never gave in. The fight you showed gave me immense pride. We never had the superstars of the other teams in the league but we laid down for no one.

Finally a special thank you to the FANS. It is and always should be about you guys. You are the bedrock of any football club and I am proud to have shared such memorable moments with you and many many firsts for the Whitecaps — home playoff games, playoff wins, playoff semifinals, Concacaf Champions League semifinals and Canadian Championship Cup victories. Too many great memories to talk about!

The day I walked into the club I had a big smile on my face … the day I walked out I had the same smile, myself and my family will never forget the amazing city of Vancouver and the warmth to which we were greeted and treated by the people of this great city, there will always be a special place in our hearts for British Columbia.

I’m already looking forward to my next challenge in management wherever that may be, and in the meantime the Robinsons will be cheering on all the sports teams of Vancouver — good luck to the Canucks and Lions!!

Thanks and look forward to seeing you all soon.

Robbo