The late Sir Bobby Charlton’s impact at Manchester United stretched decades beyond his playing career. Tributes have poured in for the Red Devils and England hero, who passed away aged 86 on …
The late Sir Bobby Charlton's impact at Manchester United stretched decades beyond his playing career.Sir Bobby set multiple Old Trafford records which have only recently been broken and established himself as one of the greatest players in the history of football.In 1984, the Englishman was invited onto the board of directors at Old Trafford following the resignation of Sir Matt Busby.
Meanwhile, Sir Alex's biographer Paul Hawyard remembered: “I think it was Bobby’s judgement, wisdom and sense of who and what Sir Alex Ferguson was really made a vital difference. Beckham once said: "I was lucky enough to meet him when I went to the Bobby Charlton Soccer School at the age of 10 when I first came here, and I won it when I was 11.
Despite his shy nature, the Red Devils hero would give motivational speeches to future squads to inspire them on big occasions. Meanwhile, iconic defender Rio Ferdinand recalled: “His footballing career goes before him, but as a man how humble he is, he takes time out of his diary to speak to every individual.
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