RIP Jack Charlton

[Archibald&Crooks]

One of the games legends. A word that is often overused but in this case not.

RIP

 

[BuryMeInEngland]

A,legend indeed. I will never forget the picture of him having a smoke in the middle of training. RIP

 

[Cavehillspur]

Absolute legend, great childhood memories of growing up when he took Republic to two world cups.

 

[Dougal]

Watched Finding Jack Charlton last night. Bought the DVD about a month ago and gave it to the wife as an early Christmas present as I was certain she’d buy it otherwise. But we couldn’t bring ourselves to watch it. Needed to be mentally prepared as we both loved Big Jack. Was a perfectly weighted documentary, giving us a real feel for the man so we could take the dementia in context without going full out as a dementia documentary. Heartbreaking stuff but we also got to reflect on the marvellous moments he gave us when at the height of his powers. RIP Jack, and thank you.

 

[TheTanguy]

Certainly a true legend, Ireland's favourite Englishman.

 

[Dougal]

Certainly a true legend, Ireland's favourite Englishman.

Tops a very short list.