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Farewell Bobby Charlton, England's greatest footballer

I watched Manchester United play Arsenal at Highbury, early 1958, with me Dad, front row of Highbury's listed East stand, early February 1958.I was in awe of that Manchester team, labelled the Busby Babes and included the great Duncan Edwards and a 20 year old Bobby Charlton.A pulsating game ended 5/4 to Man Utd, both Duncan Edwards and Bobby Charlton, twice, scoring and spoiling my day.Six days later on a runway at Munich airport 23 people died including 8 of Bobby Charlton's teammates.From that day, 6th February 1958, right up to his retirement in 1973 Bobby Charlton played the beautiful game, on and off the field, respected by all nationalities.Farewell Bobby Charlton, the backdrop to millions of aspiring football wannabes.

Denis I. Fox ● 554d1 Comments

I was lucky enough to see Bobby play for England a number of times including attending two games in the 1966 World Cup. I was an 11 year old kid with a heart condition who was never going to be a footballer but who idolised those who were. One thing that was the overarching qulaity of footballers of his era was their humility. These were ordinary blokes who had been given a break and had grasped it with both hands (or feet). Every time I saw Bobby of the Heroes of 1966 interviewed they displayed this quality, almost a humbleness.There is no comparison with todays 'stars' as the game, ad, as a consequence, those who play it has changed beyond all recognition.RIP the humble generation. RIP Sir Bobby.

N V Brooks ● 554d