Gooseberry Crumble 5,347 Posted July 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Deathrace said: More than half of the England starting XI now playing football in the sky. Only B Charlton, Cohen, Hurst, Hunt and Nobby left. Beginning to think Nobby is going to outlive then all. Wasn't Jimmy Greaves part of the 1966 team also? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted July 11, 2020 1 minute ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: Wasn't Jimmy Greaves part of the 1966 team also? Squad yes but not in the final XI famously. Worth noting while there's only 5 of the England team in the final still batting and that includes Norbert, 8 out of the 11 West Germans are still breathing 2 1 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,347 Posted July 11, 2020 Just now, Deathrace said: Squad yes but not in the final XI famously. Worth noting while there's only 5 of the England team in the final still batting and that includes Norbert, 8 out of the 11 West Germans are still breathing Thanks for the clarification Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Deathrace 1,171 Posted July 11, 2020 I wonder if any of the remaining team and squad members will live long enough to see England win another World Cup? Seems like a tall order at present Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
drol 12,001 Posted July 11, 2020 2 minutes ago, Deathrace said: I wonder if any of the remaining team and squad members will live long enough to see England win another World Cup? Seems like a tall order at present Yes, Nobby will see it in 2050. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted July 11, 2020 As an Irishman absolutely heartbroken by this. He did so much for Irish football in finally getting us to the top table after many years of falling short or some cases literally cheated 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
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Toast 16,157 Posted July 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Deathrace said: More than half of the England starting XI now playing football in the sky. Shrouds for goalposts? 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CoffinLodger 1,248 Posted July 11, 2020 On 13/04/2020 at 15:58, Bentrovato said: Jack and Bobby will outlive the lot. Not because of health reasons. Just out of stubbornness and spite. One will never concede to dying before the other. It will be a long wait. Then again... 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Redrumours 861 Posted July 11, 2020 RIP. To The Giraffe. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted July 11, 2020 Just heard the news sad, sad loss always liked Jack a true legend for Leeds, England and Republic of Ireland. RIP. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Bentrovato 1,094 Posted July 11, 2020 4 hours ago, CoffinLodger said: Then again... Indeed. One kept the other going. Maybe. Bobby in the next couple of months. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,220 Posted July 11, 2020 I will forever remember him, not as a Leeds and England player or, for that matter, boss of The Republic of Ireland, oh no. It will be for for having more hair down his neck than a Silverback Gorilla. Extraordinary! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arsewipe 202 Posted July 11, 2020 Same hometown as me, the closest I will ever get to being famous. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
One shot Paddy 1,206 Posted July 11, 2020 1 hour ago, Lord Fellatio Nelson said: I will forever remember him, not as a Leeds and England player or, for that matter, boss of The Republic of Ireland, oh no. It will be for for having more hair down his neck than a Silverback Gorilla. Extraordinary! I remember him from "Jack's Game" and being kicked off the Eske because he wanted to fish that day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
JQW 283 Posted July 21, 2020 Bobby Charlton couldn't attend his brother's funeral today due to an unspecified illness. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,347 Posted July 21, 2020 11 minutes ago, JQW said: Bobby Charlton couldn't attend his brother's funeral today due to an unspecified illness. A grudge perhaps?Weren't the Charlton brothers famously estranged? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Sean 6,337 Posted July 21, 2020 9 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: A grudge perhaps?Weren't the Charlton brothers famously estranged? Think he would still go.Even if it is just for closure. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Fergie86 376 Posted July 21, 2020 6 minutes ago, Gooseberry Crumble said: A grudge perhaps?Weren't the Charlton brothers famously estranged? It could be that but I do think he is ill also, personally think he has Parkinson’s disease, looked frail last few times seen him on TV also remember about a year or so ago he had to lay a wreath in the centre circle before a Manchester Derby with Mike Summerabe and he was shaking uncontrollably and Summerabe has to help him. Also not at as many United games this season even before the Corona Virus before he never missed one this year missed a large proportion. Probably a mixture of the two, but do think he will go in the next 2 or 3 years. 3 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Gooseberry Crumble 5,347 Posted July 21, 2020 5 minutes ago, Sean said: Think he would still go.Even if it is just for closure. Quite likely although I have known of families were grudges and fallings out have resulted in them not attending a funeral. I am not saying that is healthy, it certainly isn't , but it does happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lord Fellatio Nelson 6,220 Posted July 21, 2020 Anybody see the Hearse taking Charlton through the streets of his home town? Did you see the 'Magic Tree' air freshener hanging from the rear view mirror. Fucking class. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arsewipe 202 Posted July 21, 2020 2 hours ago, JQW said: Bobby Charlton couldn't attend his brother's funeral today due to an unspecified illness. His wife fell out with his mother a long time ago and that was it basically. No doubt he does have health issues but I don't think he would have attended even if able to. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DCI Frank Burnside 3,887 Posted July 21, 2020 1 hour ago, Arsewipe said: His wife fell out with his mother a long time ago and that was it basically. No doubt he does have health issues but I don't think he would have attended even if able to. Nah they made up with each other a good few years ago. Illness is most likely genuine Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
