[Football] Sir Bobby Charlton RIP

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

Never saw him play. But you just KNOW he's one I'd the all time greats. A name that resonates.

Good innings, and a life well lived. Hats off to him

You say that, but he never got over all his boys dying at Munich. Poor sod. RIP

 

[Harry Wilson's tackle]

dont think he was ever booked

He was booked twice.

 

[ManOfSussex]

Yellow cards weren’t used until the Mexico World Cup.

Ratitn wasn't shown a red card when he was sent off in the game either. Charlton was booked though. FIFA confirmed it.

 

[Eeyore]

Yellow cards weren’t used until the Mexico World Cup.

I think he and Jackie were booked in that game. Yellow cards weren't around at the time as you say, but players could be cautioned nonetheless. They weren't introduced domestically until the mid-seventies.

I seem to recall that they were taken away for a while in the 90s which caused confusion for crowds.

 

[carlzeiss]

Was at the Goldstone when he graced our turf playing for PNE

RIP Sir Bobby

Was at the Goldstone when he graced our turf playing for PNE

RIP Sir Bobby

Was there also watching from the Chicken run with my dad . Was Sir Bobby as well as Alan Ball the only players from the world cup winning side to play at the Goldstone Ground ?

 

[kojak]

Was there also watching from the Chicken run with my dad . Was Sir Bobby as well as Alan Ball the only players from the world cup winning side to play at the Goldstone Ground ?

I think Gordon Banks played one half of the 75th anniversary match against Stoke?

I was there that night too,so if he did

 

[Is it PotG?]

Was at Stamford Bridge with my Dad for his last game v Chelsea, still got the programme somewhere.

RIP

 

[kojak]

Was there also watching from the Chicken run with my dad . Was Sir Bobby as well as Alan Ball the only players from the world cup winning side to play at the Goldstone Ground ?

Possibly George Cohen for Fulham,but that's a guess

 

[1066familyman]

There's one expression that always springs to mind when I think of Bobby Charlton...'A foot like a traction engine!'

Pretty much every single goal I've ever seen of his on the telly is a long range screamer. His shooting technique looked absolutely superb!

RIP. Clearly a true legend of the beautiful game.

 

[METALMICKY]

There's one expression that always springs to mind when I think of Bobby Charlton...'A foot like a traction engine!'

Pretty much every single goal I've ever seen of his on the telly is a long range screamer. His shooting technique looked absolutely superb!

RIP. Clearly a true legend of the beautiful game.

But not too much of a legend for some man city scum obviously!

'Man City condemn offensive Charlton chants and appeal for information'

Manchester City condemn offensive chants about Sir Bobby Charlton and appeal for information

Manchester City told Sky Sports News: We are thankful to those who have already come forward to report this matter, and we continue to appeal for any information that can help us identify the individuals involved so that we can take the appropriate action to issue banning orders.

www.skysports.com

 

[nicko31]

One of the true gents of English football, RIP

 

[dazzer6666]

Actually quite emotional driving back from Manchester this morning listening to countless tributes on the radio from so many people.…….absolute role model on and off the pitch.

 

[World of Sport]

Was there also watching from the Chicken run with my dad . Was Sir Bobby as well as Alan Ball the only players from the world cup winning side to play at the Goldstone Ground ?

I went to the Albion v International all-stars in 1967 and l'm sure Cohen, Moore, Peters and Hurst were in the side

 

[mile oak]

I understand from LBC radio some man sh1ty fans disrespected the name of Sir Bobby against us, can any Albion fans there confirm and I trust there was no disrespect among our fans?

 

[dazzer6666]

I understand from LBC radio some man sh1ty fans disrespected the name of Sir Bobby against us, can any Albion fans there confirm and I trust there was no disrespect among our fans?

Didn’t see or hear anything at all from them or us. Death wasn’t announced in the ground or anything as far as I know, only became public knowledge around half time via SM.

 

[Thunder Bolt]

I’ve just finished watching his tribute on IPlayer. It covers everything from his childhood, his Mum Cissie (from the famous Milburn family), right through to his charity work abroad including the minefields of Cambodia.

 

[Winker]

Just checked my old programmes and yes, I saw him play for Utd. Long story but it was 20th Feb 1971 at Old Trafford against Southampton (I still have the programme (5p) and ticket stub (50p)).
United Team:
1.Stepney 2.Fitzpatrick 3.Burns 4.Crerand 5.Edwards 6.Sadler 7.Morgan 8.Best 9.Charlton 10.Gowling 11.Aston
Manager: Sir Matt Busby
Referee: Clive Thomas
The only Southampton player of note: 8.Channon

Utd won 5-1 with Alan Gowling scoring 4, Morgan 1, (Gabriel replying for Soton)

I'd never heard of Alan Gowling before the game and didn't hear about him afterwards.

 

[essbee1]

Just checked my old programmes and yes, I saw him play for Utd. Long story but it was 20th Feb 1971 at Old Trafford against Southampton (I still have the programme (5p) and ticket stub (50p)).
United Team:
1.Stepney 2.Fitzpatrick 3.Burns 4.Crerand 5.Edwards 6.Sadler 7.Morgan 8.Best 9.Charlton 10.Gowling 11.Aston
Manager: Sir Matt Busby
Referee: Clive Thomas
The only Southampton player of note: 8.Channon

Utd won 5-1 with Alan Gowling scoring 4, Morgan 1, (Gabriel replying for Soton)

I'd never heard of Alan Gowling before the game and didn't hear about him afterwards.

Didn't he go to Newcastle?

 

[Winker]

Didn't he go to Newcastle?

Just checked with Wiki, he went to Huddersfield in summer '72 for £65K, then Newcastle '75-'78, Bolton '78-'82, PNE '82-'83.

 

[Robinjakarta]

Just checked my old programmes and yes, I saw him play for Utd. Long story but it was 20th Feb 1971 at Old Trafford against Southampton (I still have the programme (5p) and ticket stub (50p)).
United Team:
1.Stepney 2.Fitzpatrick 3.Burns 4.Crerand 5.Edwards 6.Sadler 7.Morgan 8.Best 9.Charlton 10.Gowling 11.Aston
Manager: Sir Matt Busby
Referee: Clive Thomas
The only Southampton player of note: 8.Channon

Utd won 5-1 with Alan Gowling scoring 4, Morgan 1, (Gabriel replying for Soton)

I'd never heard of Alan Gowling before the game and didn't hear about him afterwards.

How many booked?