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.
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 ...
Footage has resurfaced of the moment Sir Bobby Charlton was honoured with the Lifetime Achievement award at Sports Personality of the Year 2008. The football legend passed away aged 86 on Saturday 21 ...