Jack Charlton, an uncompromising central defender who won the 1966 World Cup with England alongside his brother, Bobby, before coaching Ireland to its first major tournaments, has died. He was 85.

WHEN he accepted Charlton’s call-up all those years ago, Ireland had never been to a major international finals tournament.

Nicknamed “Big Jack,” and celebrated for his earthy “beer and cigarettes” image, Charlton was Footballer of the Year in England in 1967. He spent all his club career at Leeds from 1952-73, tying its ...

(Reuters) - Jack Charlton, the England and Leeds United great and former Ireland manager, has died aged 85, his family announced on Saturday. Here are some of the reactions to his death: England ...

Jack had been a longstanding member of the great Leeds United team at the time, and when Sir Geoff enquired of Ramsey why ...

Thousands lined the streets on Tuesday to pay their respects to the late Jack Charlton, who won the World Cup with England in 1966 before becoming a national hero as a manager across the Irish Sea.

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Former Tottenham Hotspur and Republic of Ireland winger Tony Galvin is recovering after suffering a stroke, his former club ...

Mertzon - Jack Charlton, 82, passed away in the comfort of his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, May 22, 2021. We rejoice in knowing he is once again healthy, happy, and able to hunt, fish, ...

The former Ireland and Tottenham winger Tony Galvin is recovering from a stroke, the club has announced. Galvin won 29 caps ...