Doctors have given Bobby Robson clearance to resume his role as FAI international football consultant, putting to bed speculation that the 73-year-old would be forced to quit his role with the Republic of Ireland senior team because of poor health.

Robson had been recovering at home following surgery in August to remove a small brain tumour and because of his initial diagnosis, subsequent surgery and then a setback, the former England manager was unable to attend Ireland's last four matches.

He missed the friendly defeat against Holland, the qualifying defeats to Germany and Cyprus as well as last week's draw at home to the Czech Republic.

FAI chief executive John Delaney travelled to England today and met with Robson at his home where the former Newcastle manager assured his employers that his recovery was now complete.

"I have been given the all-clear by the doctors and I am looking forward to getting back to doing the job I was employed to do," said Robson who, barring further setbacks, is adamant he will see out the remainder of his two-year contract.

"Although I have been in regular contact with Stephen (Staunton) and John (Delaney) by telephone, I missed being able to link up with the squad and attend the games.

"The FAI, and in particular John Delaney and Stephen Staunton, have been wonderfully supportive in recent weeks and I desperately want to repay them in the coming months by helping Stephen and the squad build on the excellent performance against the Czech Republic and show that the result against Cyprus was a one-off."

Robson was in attendance at last night's Premiership game between Fulham - a club he played for and managed - and Charlton and is now ready to resume his scouting duties in England alongside and on behalf of Staunton.

Just a matter of weeks ago it appeared unlikely Robson would be fit to continue in his role and Kenny Dalglish, amongst others, was touted as a possible successor - although the FAI always denied this.

Privately Staunton was reluctant to be paired with a new 'mentor', preferring instead to see out his reign as a sole operator if Robson had been unable to return.

Staunton holds Robson in the highest regard and values his opinion, claiming to have phoned the veteran coach almost every day during his recovery. He admits Robson's return is a "great boost".

"It will be great to have him around the squad once again," said Staunton. "Myself and the players look forward to linking up with Bobby next month for the B international against Scotland and the Euro 2008 qualifier against San Marino."

The partnership could not have got off to a better start, winning their first game in charge against Sweden convincingly.

But since then, and without Robson, fortunes have nose-dived. Staunton, still very much under the microscope, can't but feel relieved to have his guiding light restored as he continues his struggle to adapt at this level.