A proper football man who brought the game into Irish hearts: Jack Charlton (1935-2020)

Charlton managed Ireland between 1986-1996. Image: RTÉ Archives Charlton managed Ireland between 1986-1996. Image: RTÉ Archives FORMER REPUBLIC OF Ireland football manager and World Cup winning player Jack Charlton has died at the age of 85.

The Football Association of Ireland said that it was “deeply saddened” to learn of the death of Jack Charlton, “the manager who changed Irish football forever”.“We are extremely saddened by the passing of Jack Charlton, brother of Sir Bobby and member of England’s 1966 World Cup-winning team,” Manchester United said.

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. pic.twitter.com/MR4i5WgAMPJack Charlton’s granddaughter, ITV reporter Emma Wilkinson said: “Beyond sad to have to say goodbye to my beloved Grandad, Jack Charlton.

Charlton was the first foreign manager to be appointed to the position and the choice was met with some suspicion at the time.

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