TRIBUTES TO TRUE LEGEND...
“It’s very sad news. He was a legend of football, a gent. I watched Norway play Ireland in the World Cup in 1994. He was always so passionate when he was speaking and it’s sad to hear.” Manchester United boss Ole Gunnar Solskjaer
“Absolutely gutted. Father figure to me for 10 years, thanks for having faith in me. Sleep well Jack, Love ya. Thinking of Pat, John and Peter at this sad time. #thanksforthememories.”
Former Ireland captain Paul Mcgrath
“Absolutely gutted that BIG JACK has passed away! What a football man. Loved and adored, specially 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!!”
Former Ireland striker John Aldridge
“When Don Revie took over at Leeds, Jack didn’t have a great reputation with training and he was prepared to let him go, but he really knuckled down and he was the best defender in what is now the Premier League for five years.”
Leeds United team-mate Johnny Giles
“Sad news, legend. Condolences to Sir Bobby and family.”
England record goalscorer Wayne Rooney
“Saddened to hear that Jack Charlton has passed away. World Cup winner with England, manager of probably the best-ever Ireland side and a wonderfully infectious personality to boot.”
Former England captain Gary Lineker
“He turned us into a really successful team and we started qualifying for major competitions, which obviously we’d never done and for a country of about two-and-a-half-million people in those days, it was a massive achievement.” Pundit and ex-ireland international Mark Lawrenson
“Very sad to hear the news about 1966 World Cup winner Jack Charlton. My deepest condolences to his family and friends. Rest in peace.”
England skipper Harry Kane
“Charlton’s contribution to the game and Leeds United will never be forgotten. His records at Leeds United are unlikely ever to be surpassed.”
Leeds United
“We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former NUFC manager and England World Cup winner Jack Charlton at the age of 85. RIP, Jack. A true legend of the game.”
Newcastle United
“We are devastated by the news that Jack Charlton, a member of our World Cup-winning team of 1966, has passed away. Our deepest sympathies are with Jack’s family, friends and former clubs.”
England
“The FAI is deeply saddened to learn of the death of Jack Charlton, the manager who changed Irish football forever. Our thoughts are with Pat and the family at this sad time.”
Ireland
“Another sad day for the fans and club as we lose another legend. RIP Big Jack. If there was ever a more prominent year for us to go up, it’s now. Let’s do it for Jack, Norman and Trevor.”
Leeds United Supporters’ Trust