disjointed Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 As I'm sure everyone is aware Bobby Charlton passed away today aged 86. Was there a more respected footballer by all? I had the pleasure to be in his company a couple of times, once whilst he was still a player and again some years after he had retired, an absolute gentleman and I don't care what your football allegiance this is a sad day. RIP Bobby, you were one of a kind. 12 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
latics22 Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 Yea I saw that very sad! Ultimate professional! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GlossopLatic Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 (edited) In Mike Keegans "This is how it feels" he tells the story after the 1990 FA cup semi final replay after the game obviously our players are back in the changing rooms obviously gutted and Joe is trying to pick them up. They get a knock on the door it's Bobby Charlton he came in congratulated each of our players and said they should be proud of their performance and they were unlucky not to win it was a great gesture from a grandee of the game. Before my time to truly appreciate but When you see him from the TV highlights you notice how firstly he glides across the pitch effortlessly and how well he strikes the ball off both feet. You very rarely see a player in the modern game who can strike a ball off both feet that well infact I cant think of one. The greatest player this country has ever produced. Edited October 21, 2023 by GlossopLatic 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flemboy Posted October 21, 2023 Share Posted October 21, 2023 RIP. A real gentleman and true legend for both club and Country 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Frankly Mr Shankly Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 One of the few United players who commanded respect from anyone and everyone. One of a kind really. RIP Sir Bobby. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 As an illustration of how Charlton was famous throughout the world: I was in Bukhara in about 1987 or 1988, then part of the USSR and now Uzbekistan I think. I was wandering down a street sightseeing with my wife and a little kid about 9 or 10 years old kicked a ball towards us. This was of course pre-internet, pre-mobile phones, in a part of the world culturally very different to Moscow or Leningrad, never mind western Europe. So I kicked it back to him and he must have heard me speaking English or guessed we were, because he just grinned and started shouting "Bobby Charlton, Bobby Charlton!". I remember saying to my wife that it just showed how famous he was, about 15 years after he'd retired from playing. 3 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dick_Valentine Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 5 minutes ago, Worcester Owl said: As an illustration of how Charlton was famous throughout the world: I was in Bukhara in about 1987 or 1988, then part of the USSR and now Uzbekistan I think. I was wandering down a street sightseeing with my wife and a little kid about 9 or 10 years old kicked a ball towards us. This was of course pre-internet, pre-mobile phones, in a part of the world culturally very different to Moscow or Leningrad, never mind western Europe. So I kicked it back to him and he must have heard me speaking English or guessed we were, because he just grinned and started shouting "Bobby Charlton, Bobby Charlton!". I remember saying to my wife that it just showed how famous he was, about 15 years after he'd retired from playing. Perhaps it was a compliment on your first touch? 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JohnnyPimp Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 20 minutes ago, Worcester Owl said: As an illustration of how Charlton was famous throughout the world: I was in Bukhara in about 1987 or 1988, then part of the USSR and now Uzbekistan I think. I was wandering down a street sightseeing with my wife and a little kid about 9 or 10 years old kicked a ball towards us. This was of course pre-internet, pre-mobile phones, in a part of the world culturally very different to Moscow or Leningrad, never mind western Europe. So I kicked it back to him and he must have heard me speaking English or guessed we were, because he just grinned and started shouting "Bobby Charlton, Bobby Charlton!". I remember saying to my wife that it just showed how famous he was, about 15 years after he'd retired from playing. Maybe it was your comb-over? 2 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Worcester Owl Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 1 minute ago, JohnnyPimp said: Maybe it was your comb-over? Ha ha no and it certainly wasn't my passing skills! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 met him several times total gentleman RIP and what a record. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nohairdontcare Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 I was lucky enough to meet Bobby Charlton and chat to him in Dublin years ago when we were on the brink in 2004 I think it was… I told him a bit about the situation the club was in, and he told me he hoped we would survive and clearly cared and really meant it. A true great. RIP. 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littlemoor Lad Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 It most certainly brings it home to you, when the greats from your own childhood are now frequently passing, A fantastic footballer and a wonderful man who'll be greatly missed but never ever forgotten God bless Sir Bobby. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 20 hours ago, Nohairdontcare said: I was lucky enough to meet Bobby Charlton and chat to him in Dublin years ago when we were on the brink in 2004 I think it was… I told him a bit about the situation the club was in, and he told me he hoped we would survive and clearly cared and really meant it. A true great. RIP. he was so engageable. on the final time l met him he said he had 'seen me grow up' l replied he only recognised me bc l'm (insert slur)' and the laugh l got l will never forget!!!! Bobby Charlton Soccer School. those were THE dayz. . Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Monty Burns Posted October 23, 2023 Share Posted October 23, 2023 lm goin lining the street for the corteige to pass if you fancy it @BP1960??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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