Jack Charlton has died

I was just showing my son the highlights from world cup 1990 during the week , what a summer

Gutted

He played a big part in dragging Irish football out of the doldrums. He lifted the spirits of the nation. As a child I watched some great moments in Irish football because of Jack Charlton. Thank you and God bless you. R.I.P.

A legend. Few Englishmen made their way into the hearts of the Irish like Jack did and many glasses will be raised in his honour.

To quote the man himself, “Can we go now please? I’d like a beer.”

Had a huge positive influence on the country RIP

Lifted the spirits of a Nation and the start of Ireland rising as an economic force and birth of our self belief.

Italia 90 was a fantastic time to be Irish for those of us who remember. I would say those times were the happiest of my life ( i had just started work) and I've shed a tear here this morning thinking of it all.

So much positivity and goodwill. Everywhere you went people were talking about Ireland in the world cup, men, women, children of every age. For a brief time during that Summer, some of us believed Ireland could actually win the World Cup and a nation held its breath.

Still get goosebumps when I hear the start of 'put em under pressure'.

May the road rise with you Big Man.

Too young to remember any of this tenure bar when he left, but fully aware of his legacy. He is literally the dictionary definition of "honourary Irishman".

While the football wasn't easy on the eye in hindsight, he brought unbridled joy to an entire nation. Not many managers can lay claim to that.

Had a tear in my eye when the news broke on the way into work. Which says something considering his age and health problems and not being old enough to remember the glory days.



RIP big Jack