Subscriber CaaC (John)+ 5,360 Posted July 11, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted July 11, 2020 Bloody hell, one of the greats of English & World football, R.I.P. Jackie, our thoughts go out to all the loved ones you left behind. Edit: @Stan, Admin, Mods, I didn't know if this should be posted in here or the Leeds United thread, move & merg if you must. World Cup Hero Jack Charlton Dies Jack Charlton, the former Leeds United centre half who helped England win the World Cup in 1966, has died at the age of 85. Charlton had been diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year and was also battling dementia. Big Jack – as he was affectionately known – spent his entire club career at Elland Road, and was an integral part of the team that rose from Second Division obscurity to become, under manager Don Revie, one of the premier club sides in Europe. His 629 League appearances and 762 competitive games for Leeds are both club records. https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2020-07-11/world-cup-hero-jack-charlton-dies Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted July 11, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2020 Ah that's sad. One of the legends of the England squad in that era. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rucksackfranzose 4,371 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Sad news, although in my memory he'll be first and foremost national manager of Ireland. RIP Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 I didnt like him, he was a nasty man and very old fashioned, what he did will never be forgotten! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Michael 1,116 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 1 hour ago, CaaC (John) said: Bloody hell, one of the greats of English & World football, R.I.P. Jackie, our thoughts go out to all the loved ones you left behind. Edit: @Stan, Admin, Mods, I didn't know if this should be posted in here or the Leeds United thread, move & merg if you must. World Cup Hero Jack Charlton Dies Jack Charlton, the former Leeds United centre half who helped England win the World Cup in 1966, has died at the age of 85. Charlton had been diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year and was also battling dementia. Big Jack – as he was affectionately known – spent his entire club career at Elland Road, and was an integral part of the team that rose from Second Division obscurity to become, under manager Don Revie, one of the premier club sides in Europe. His 629 League appearances and 762 competitive games for Leeds are both club records. https://www.itv.com/news/calendar/2020-07-11/world-cup-hero-jack-charlton-dies Very sad news, I only just read this online a few minutes ago. He was an English footballing legend and a member of our famous 1966 World Cup winning squad alongside his brother Bobby Charlton. Jack helped inspire the Republic of Ireland to become a real footballing force at international level, when he became their manager in the 80's. He was a real character and he will be greatly missed. R.I.P. Sir Jack Charlton Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Honey Honey 3,767 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 Not old enough to have seen him play or when he managed Newcastle. However his stories were a great listen. Growing up he and his brother were a symbol in Northumberland and the North East that young lads in mining towns can become the greatest sport icons in the country. It's often forgot or unnoticed how big and important that was. Alan Shearer was regularly referred to as the sheet metal workers son. Footballers were male icons that taught a lesson of not letting your class hold you down in this world. It might seem somewhat daft because they were just footballers and probably not well paid but they were celebrities who left their little town and became a big noticeable part of England. R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subscriber Pyfish+ 2,773 Posted July 11, 2020 Subscriber Share Posted July 11, 2020 Never saw him play but I know a lot of Leeds fans who sing his praises a lot for being a one club man. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smiley Culture 1,651 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 One of a very, very small group of players that can say they’ve won the World Cup with England, so will forever be a legend here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Dr. Gonzo 8,185 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 A legend of the game for England and Ireland tbh. RIP. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike 3,009 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 7 hours ago, SirBalon 69 said: I didnt like him, he was a nasty man and very old fashioned, what he did will never be forgotten! Signed up to a movement against the National Front and supported the miners, seems alright to me. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted July 11, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2020 Just now, LFCMike said: Signed up to a movement against the National Front and supported the miners, seems alright to me. Panna King is weird so I'd take whatever he says with a pinch of salt. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike 3,009 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Stan said: Panna King is weird so I'd take whatever he says with a pinch of salt. Oh is that him. Genuinely thought it was Sir Balon with a new account or something Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted July 11, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 11, 2020 1 minute ago, LFCMike said: Oh is that him. Genuinely thought it was Sir Balon with a new account or something The posts are far too short for it to be SB! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LFCMike 3,009 Posted July 11, 2020 Share Posted July 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Stan said: The posts are far too short for it to be SB! Fair point! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Panna King 1,012 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 15 hours ago, Stan said: Panna King is weird so I'd take whatever he says with a pinch of salt. No! I dont like him after how he acted after the Euro 96 play off. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrator Stan 18,380 Posted July 12, 2020 Administrator Share Posted July 12, 2020 8 minutes ago, SirBalon 69 said: No! I dont like him after how he acted after the Euro 96 play off. What did he do? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bluewolf 7,161 Posted July 12, 2020 Share Posted July 12, 2020 R.I.P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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