What does the cryptic crossword clue "Some retrogressive yob’s accolade? (4)" mean?

The definition is "Some". The wordplay uses a hidden word. hidden reversal in y OBS A ccolade – clue as definition, perhaps referring to the late, still-missed Linda Smith’s observation , which I’ve quoted every time I’ve blogged this word The answer is ASBO.

Some retrogressive yob’s accolade? (4)

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