RIP Sir Bobby Charlton

[HighfieldSeasider]

Passed away aged 86.

Sir Bobby Charlton: Man Utd and England legend dies aged 86

Charlton is regarded as one of Manchester Uniteds greatest ever players, scoring 249 goals in 758 appearances. He won the European Cup with United in 1968, as well as three First Division titles; Ashington-born Charlton also won the World Cup with England in 1966

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[Wizzerboy]

 

[Tangman74]

Legend - rip

 

[Hertsseasider]

Sad news.
A real legend x

 

[BigHandsOliverKahn]

Went to his soccer school as a kid. Think he had dementia in his later years.

 

[premierdream2010]

RIP great man and player

 

[Matesrates]

85, legend, great player, humble, he’ll get a great send off.

 

[TangerineFarmer]

The word 'Legend' is over used nowadays, but in Sir Bobby's case its the correct word. RIP Legend

 

[Ollygon]

Great footballer and an absolute gentleman

 

[Satriale's Pork Store]

RIP Legend.....

One of Englands finest!

 

[KhonKaenSeasider]

Sad news, RIP Sir

 

[Bloodtangerine]

RIP Sir Bobby

 

[P t Barnum]

Great player rip

 

[hertfordseasider]

Great player and ambassador for football. RIP Sir Bobby

 

[Lobpob]

What a player, legend and will be remembered forever. RIP sir Bob

 

[Lala]

RIP x

 

[spudgun]

Saw him play only once in a 1-1 draw at Bloomfield in 1970. Glad I did.

Fine player and an exceptional man.

RIP...

 

[Dougallsdouble]

 

[Lytham_fy8]

RIP, he never really got over Munich but still went on to win literally everything.

 

[April13th1970]

RIP

Probably one of the 4 greatest England players ever

 

[Shandypants]

 

[RUSTY_2_STANDS]

Absolute legend and by all accounts a real gentleman.
Survived Munich and went on to have a fantastic career.
Truly one of the greats.
RIP Sir Bobby

 

[Lewis_Winthorpe]

Legend

R.I.P.

 

[Old_Laytonian]

My son when he was 6 decided he wanted to support Man United( 28 now and seen the error of his ways) . We used to take him to Old Trafford and one time we were in the Red Cafe and I was pointing out the murals on the wall and said that's Bobby Charlton. My wife said that's Bobby Charlton behind you. I turned around and he was at another table. When he got up to leave he made a point of stopping at our table and speaking to my son and shaking his hand. I was just gobsmacked.and didn't say a word

 

[fcblackpool]

Will get the box out for my Casdon Soccer later. RIP

 

[Blackpool_Gaz]

RIP Sir Bobby

 

[Bluecabinboy]

There was a time when travelling abroad, with little/no shared language, ‘English - Bobby Charlton’ was all you had to say to confirm your national identity & be assured of a smile & friendly greeting.

The last of the Busby Babes - a gentleman & always a credit to his club & country. RIP.

 

[haggertyf]

A true footballing legend RIP

 

[Macseasider]

One of the greatest English players of all time. RIP Sir Bobby

 

[Sooty59]

Genuine nice bloke from what I’ve seen about him. Unfortunately nobody lives forever but I’ll remember the Charlton thunderbolt forever. RIP

 

[GrahamwantshisOates]

RIP Bobby

Watched you many times in the 60’s .
Last time I watched you on the pitch was when one of your thunderbolt shots nearly burst the South Stand goal only to be disallowed. 1-1 draw in our last game in Div 1.
Next time was walking down the West Stand touch line unhappy as Manager of the Nobbers you lost 3-0.

Never forget the big part you played in the 1966 WC.

 

[Burnnazzer]

The word 'Legend' is over used nowadays, but in Sir Bobby's case its the correct word. RIP Legend

Totally agree. A world star

 

[Briggs5]

Very sad. A legend who transcended the game.

 

[tangerine_neil]

RIP Sir Bobby.

Very sad day for sport.

 

[Old_Laytonian]

Only Sir Geoff left now

 

[Kingscoatkiwi]

No words needed

 

[Devonshire]

Hope everyone shows the respect he deserves in the next week or so as I am sure there will be many games will hold a minutes respect. True legend. Class enough said

 

[glasshalffull]

RIP

 

[Satriale's Pork Store]

He transcends football rivalries...

Possibly Englands greatest ever player.

A sad, sad day for our national game.

Hope the Brammall Lane faithful do him proud tonight.

 

[PNENIL]

Some lovely words on here and he deserves them all.
A true legend who made Man Utd and England great. A thoroughly nice bloke who had the touch of Jimmy Armfield class about him.
RIP

 

[Threepeaksphil]

I saw him in the Law, Best Charlton forward line amazing and the King is now the last man standing

 

[Mikeyboy]

Bobby Charlton rampaging forward for a shot on goal for England, was one of the finest sights of my lifetime. One of our greatest ever. RIP Sir Bobby.

 

[Born tangerine]

World class footballer
We were lucky to have you
You will never be forgotten
RIP World Cup Winner

 

[bill40]

Bobby Charlton was in a very elite group of footballers universally respected by all football fans no matter the club they support. RIP great man.

 

[daveysue]

He's a nailed on first team choice for the after-life first 11 team. Up there with Pele, Di Stefano, Puskás, Matthews, Messi. Unique.

 

[Tangerinenick]

RIP

True great.

 

[Toastrack]

Great footballer and an absolute gentleman

Which is one reason he was friends with our Jimmy, they were cast from the same mould.




Remarkable that in his long career and in an era when football could be a savage game, Sir Bobby was only booked twice.
RIP

 

[no9]

Amazing footballer, if he’s playing in the England team today we win

 

[BFC_Aspie]

He's a nailed on first team choice for the after-life first 11 team. Up there with Pele, Di Stefano, Puskás, Matthews, Messi. Unique.

Have I missed something? I'm pretty sure Messi is still alive

 

[Poolfan2]

Met him once at one of his soccer schools - absolute gent and fit as a fiddle in his 50's.