Bobby Charlton passes away at the age of 86

[Blu1]

Legend of the game RIP

 

[mexico1970]

RIP Bobby Charlton whatever he was he was a legend.

 

[1961_vintage]

Can’t comment as I’m not old enough to see him play. However, my Dad would disagree with you as he said he was massively overrated and was more about the players he had around him that made him look better.

Your Dad's got that one wrong mate. He was a game changer - very similar to how King Colin was for City.

 

[AliBobbyJ]

He’s arguably the greatest English player we’ve had.

or arguably Duncan Edwards.

 

[KS55]

Easily the GOAT English player in history and it's not even close at all!

RIP Bobby

Nah. Bobby Moore and Billy Wright both had more influence on the game than Charlton. Gordon Banks can lay claim to be our best WC player after Moore.

 

[KS55]

or arguably Duncan Edwards.

Edwards might well have been had he lived.

 

[Prestwich_Blue]

Sad news. One of England's greatest ever players. No better sight than Sir Bobby in his prime unleashing a thunderbolt shot into the back of the net.

 

[homerdog]

On the BBC, one of their headlines is:

Sir Bobby Charlton: A personal account of meeting the Manchester United and England great​

Why did I know that it would be Simon Stone who wanted to make this sad story all about himself? He disgusts me.

 

[AshtonBlueMooner]

RIP Sir Bobby. Respect from the blue side. A City United when we lose someone of your stature.

 

[mattcity5]

On the BBC, one of their headlines is:

Sir Bobby Charlton: A personal account of meeting the Manchester United and England great​

Why did I know that it would be Simon Stone who wanted to make this sad story all about himself? He disgusts me.

I'm sure all the eulogies have been written and ready to go for a few years. Not surprised that one was first out.

 

[tolmie's hairdoo]

Nah. Bobby Moore and Billy Wright both had more influence on the game than Charlton. Gordon Banks can lay claim to be our best WC player after Moore.

Plenty of people who saw him play (including Tommy Docherty) say Tom Finney is out on his own as the greatest English player.

 

[Blue_eyes]

Helped England win the world cup and needs respect for that.

A great player too despite his shirt colour.

R.I.P

 

[ShaunMCFC]

RIP, lost my Grandma to dementia and it’s a horrible way to go, it really is.

 

[bluemurray]

Law?

Apologies, I've edited my post, I actually can't keep up with ho's with us still and who isn't!

 

[Blue Maverick]

Derby next week as well! Let’s hope people behave themselves

 

[rickmcfc]

With the recent passing of Franny Lee, and the sad loss of Sir Bobby today, I feel both clubs should use the Manchester Derby next weekend to mark the loss of both of these footballing greats. I know our fans will honour whatever United have planned regardless, but it would be great for the city to come together to mark the loss of them both

 

[Gaylord du Bois]

An absolute giant of the game. Up there with the best there's ever been.
Didn't know the man personally but did open a shop door for him once and he completely blanked me.
I probably should've forgiven him by now but it's only at times like this you realise the stupidity of baring a grudge for the last 30 years.
Bobby Charlton. A servant to the game, his club and his country. RIP.

 

[oakiecokie]

Wonderful player for both club and country and as others have said dementia is horrible as I can confirm from seeing my 96 year old Mum pass away with it.
RIP Bobby.

 

[The Lightbowne Cowboy]

My hatred for that lot isn't a secret. But you've got to respect a top,top footballer and by all accounts a decent human being. And if my dad and grandad said he was world class, then who am I to argue. RIP Wor Bobby, glad you're now free of that terrible disease.

 

[Looby_Blue]

Derby next week as well! Let’s hope people behave themselves

Oh please.