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<blockquote data-quote="Swami" data-source="post: 226894" data-attributes="member: 13"><p><span style="font-size: 22px"><strong>Jack Charlton: 1966 England World Cup winner dies aged 85</strong></span></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">1 hour ago</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">From the section <a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football" target="_blank"><u>Football</u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">419</li> </ul><p>Share this with</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://digg.com/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F53373542&title=BBC%20Sport%20-%20Jack%20Charlton%3A%201966%20England%20World%20Cup%20winner%20dies%20aged%2085&bodytext=&" target="_blank"><u> Digg </u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.facebook.com/dialog/feed?app_id=58567469885&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fmodules%2Fshare%2Fclose&link=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F53373542&picture=&name=BBC%20Sport%20-%20Jack%20Charlton%3A%201966%20England%20World%20Cup%20winner%20dies%20aged%2085&description=&caption=&display=popup&" target="_blank"><u> Facebook </u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://plus.google.com/share?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F53373542&" target="_blank"><u> Google </u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.linkedin.com/shareArticle?mini=true&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F53373542&title=BBC%20Sport%20-%20Jack%20Charlton%3A%201966%20England%20World%20Cup%20winner%20dies%20aged%2085&summary=&" target="_blank"><u> LinkedIn </u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.reddit.com/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F53373542&title=BBC%20Sport%20-%20Jack%20Charlton%3A%201966%20England%20World%20Cup%20winner%20dies%20aged%2085&" target="_blank"><u> Reddit </u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://www.stumbleupon.com/submit?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F53373542&title=BBC%20Sport%20-%20Jack%20Charlton%3A%201966%20England%20World%20Cup%20winner%20dies%20aged%2085&" target="_blank"><u> StumbleUpon </u></a></li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="http://twitter.com/intent/tweet?text=BBC%20Sport%20-%20Jack%20Charlton%3A%201966%20England%20World%20Cup%20winner%20dies%20aged%2085&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.bbc.co.uk%2Fsport%2Ffootball%2F53373542&=&" target="_blank"><u> Twitter </u></a></li> </ul><p>Copy this link</p><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53373542" target="_blank"><u>http://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53373542</u></a></p><p><a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/faqs/questions/bbc_online/sharing" target="_blank"><u>Read more about sharing.</u></a></p><p><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/480/cpsprodpb/7C13/production/_113336713_hi062397300.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Jack Charlton (centre) was part of the England team that won the 1966 World Cup</p><p>Jack Charlton, a World Cup winner with England and former Republic of Ireland boss, has died aged 85.</p><p></p><p>The former Leeds defender had been diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year and also had dementia.</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p></p><p>He made a record number of appearances for Leeds and achieved unprecedented success with the Republic of Ireland.</p><p></p><p>A family statement read: "Jack died peacefully on Friday, July 10 at the age of 85. He was at home in Northumberland, with his family by his side.</p><p></p><p>"As well as a friend to many, he was a much-adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.</p><p></p><p>"We cannot express how proud we are of the extraordinary life he led and the pleasure he brought to so many people in different countries and from all walks of life.</p><p></p><p>"He was a thoroughly honest, kind, funny and genuine man who always had time for people.</p><p></p><p>"His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives but we are thankful for a lifetime of happy memories."</p><p></p><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><a href="https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53367607" target="_blank"><u>'Charlton changed Irish football forever'</u></a></li> </ul><p></p><p></p><p>Archive: Jack Charlton explains his football philosophy while Republic of Ireland boss</p><p>The England football team tweeted to say they were "devastated" by the news, while he was hailed as a man who "changed Irish football forever" by the Football Association of Ireland.</p><p></p><p>"He was a great and lovable character and he will be greatly missed. The world of football and the world beyond football has lost one of the greats. RIP old friend," said England's 1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst.</p><p></p><p>Charlton had spells in charge of Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough and Newcastle.</p><p></p><p>He led the Republic of Ireland to their first major finals at Euro 88 and the World Cup quarter-finals at Italia 90.</p><p></p><p>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".</p><p></p><p>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.</p><p></p><p><img src="https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/CA33/production/_113336715_hi062397299.jpg" alt="" class="fr-fic fr-dii fr-draggable " style="" /></p><p>Charlton was part of the Leeds team that won the 1972 FA Cup</p><p>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.</p><p></p><p>He also helped England finish third at the 1968 European Championship, and was voted the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year in 1967.</p><p></p><p>"Saddened to hear that Jack Charlton has passed away," wrote former England striker Gary Lineker on Twitter.</p><p></p><p>"World Cup winner with England, manager of probably the best ever Ireland side and a wonderfully infectious personality to boot. RIP Jack."</p><p></p><p>Former Republic of Ireland forward John Aldridge said: "Absolutely gutted that big Jack has passed away.</p><p></p><p>"What a football man, loved and adored, especially in Ireland. The best manager I was lucky to play for.</p><p></p><p>"The times we had on and off the pitch were priceless. My thoughts are with Pat and the family. RIP my good friend. Never forgotten."</p><p></p><p>He is survived by wife Pat, whom he married in 1958, and their three children, John, Deborah and Peter.</p><p></p><p>Charlton's granddaughter, journalist Emma Wilkinson, tweeted: "Beyond sad to have to say goodbye to my beloved Grandad, Jack Charlton.</p><p></p><p>"He enriched so many lives through football, friendship and family. He was a kind, funny and thoroughly genuine man and our family will miss him enormously."</p><p></p><p>Irish president Michael D Higgins said: "He leaves a legacy of outstanding leadership of a group of players of many diverse talents, which he moulded into the successful team that captured the imagination of the nation.</p><p></p><p>"It was not just the success on the field of play, Jack's endearing popularity also had much to do with the warmth and personality of the person who quickly became such a legendary sporting icon."</p><p></p><p>Swami</p></blockquote><p></p>
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The former Leeds defender had been diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year and also had dementia. 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. He made a record number of appearances for Leeds and achieved unprecedented success with the Republic of Ireland. A family statement read: "Jack died peacefully on Friday, July 10 at the age of 85. He was at home in Northumberland, with his family by his side. "As well as a friend to many, he was a much-adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. "We cannot express how proud we are of the extraordinary life he led and the pleasure he brought to so many people in different countries and from all walks of life. "He was a thoroughly honest, kind, funny and genuine man who always had time for people. "His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives but we are thankful for a lifetime of happy memories." [LIST] [*][URL='https://www.bbc.co.uk/sport/football/53367607'][U]'Charlton changed Irish football forever'[/U][/URL] [/LIST] Archive: Jack Charlton explains his football philosophy while Republic of Ireland boss The England football team tweeted to say they were "devastated" by the news, while he was hailed as a man who "changed Irish football forever" by the Football Association of Ireland. "He was a great and lovable character and he will be greatly missed. The world of football and the world beyond football has lost one of the greats. RIP old friend," said England's 1966 World Cup final hat-trick hero Sir Geoff Hurst. Charlton had spells in charge of Sheffield Wednesday, Middlesbrough and Newcastle. He led the Republic of Ireland to their first major finals at Euro 88 and the World Cup quarter-finals at Italia 90. 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". 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. [IMG]https://ichef.bbci.co.uk/onesport/cps/624/cpsprodpb/CA33/production/_113336715_hi062397299.jpg[/IMG] Charlton was part of the Leeds team that won the 1972 FA Cup 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. He also helped England finish third at the 1968 European Championship, and was voted the Football Writers' Association Footballer of the Year in 1967. "Saddened to hear that Jack Charlton has passed away," wrote former England striker Gary Lineker on Twitter. "World Cup winner with England, manager of probably the best ever Ireland side and a wonderfully infectious personality to boot. RIP Jack." Former Republic of Ireland forward John Aldridge said: "Absolutely gutted that big Jack has passed away. "What a football man, loved and adored, especially in Ireland. The best manager I was lucky to play for. "The times we had on and off the pitch were priceless. My thoughts are with Pat and the family. RIP my good friend. Never forgotten." He is survived by wife Pat, whom he married in 1958, and their three children, John, Deborah and Peter. Charlton's granddaughter, journalist Emma Wilkinson, tweeted: "Beyond sad to have to say goodbye to my beloved Grandad, Jack Charlton. "He enriched so many lives through football, friendship and family. He was a kind, funny and thoroughly genuine man and our family will miss him enormously." Irish president Michael D Higgins said: "He leaves a legacy of outstanding leadership of a group of players of many diverse talents, which he moulded into the successful team that captured the imagination of the nation. "It was not just the success on the field of play, Jack's endearing popularity also had much to do with the warmth and personality of the person who quickly became such a legendary sporting icon." Swami [/QUOTE]
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