People have such a pointless life that they have nothing better to do than stare at their phones, down voting comments here? Everton 3-2 Sheffield Wednesday. Charlton, part of the Leeds side that won the 1969 league title and the 1972 FA Cup, is the third club legend and former England international to die this year after Norman Hunter and Trevor Cherry. Who the hell are down voting tributes on someones passing?
Despite not being called into the England team until days before his 30th birthday, Charlton won 35 caps and, playing alongside younger brother Bobby, lifted the Jules Rimet Trophy at Wembley in 1966. Not sure why I feel so emotional but I am heartbroken.
RIP Wor Jackie. Liverpool won the Football League and Everton won the 1966 FA Cup Final to qualify for the charity shield. "Saddened to hear that Jack Charlton has passed away," wrote former England striker Gary Lineker on Twitter. Some sad, sad people out there. "World Cup winner with England, manager of probably the best ever Ireland side and a wonderfully infectious personality to boot. He never talked though as he believed fishing should be done in silence, so as not to warn the fish. During the 1966–67 English football season, Everton F.C. Tottenham Hotspur won the competition for the fifth time, beating Chelsea 2–1 in the first all-London final. The world of football and the world beyond football has lost one of the greats. He made a record number of appearances for Leeds and achieved unprecedented success with the Republic of Ireland. Jackie Charlton was outshone by his younger brother on the pitch but off it became a far better manager. 14 May 1966. competed in the Football League First Division.
My thoughts are with Pat and the family. R.I.P Big Jack! Ulster are hit with a retrospective one-point Pro14 penalty after failing to properly register new fly-half Ian Madigan for two games.
"As well as a friend to many, he was a much-adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. One of English football's most popular characters, he was in the team that won the World Cup at Wembley in 1966, alongside his brother Bobby. Met Jack and his family a number of times in a social club in North Seaton, Northumberland. Nice to see so many lovely comments about the big man RIP, 'Player, manager, pundit - Charlton was a legendary character', 'Charlton changed Irish football forever' - tributes pour in, 'He changed our lives' - former players pay tribute, Football Daily: 'He was a natural leader' - a tribute to Jack Charlton, "He was a great and lovable character and he will be greatly missed. Charlton had spells in charge of Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough and Newcastle. I liked him for that. Leeds United, where he spent his entire 21-year playing career and made a joint club record 773 appearances before retiring as a player in 1973, said they were "deeply saddened".