2023-10-21 17:30:59
By Communications Department 21 10월 2023 16:35
It is with deep sorrow that we announce the death of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the true greats in Manchester United and English football history. He died at the age of 86.
Sir Bobby Charlton was a hero for generations. The news of his death is conveyed with pain not only in Manchester, but throughout the UK and wherever football is played around the world.
For a long time, ‘Bobby Charlton’ was one of two English words used everywhere in the world. His fame and achievements went beyond football.
And there is no one better suited to embody Manchester United’s values than Sir Bobby Charlton.
Sir Bobby Charlton survived the Munich disaster at the age of 20. After a difficult recovery, he returned to the field and led Manchester United and England to glory. He made his Manchester United debut at the age of 17 and went on to play 758 games and score 249 goals. It did not break for a long time until Ryan Giggs surpassed his record in 2008 and Wayne Rooney in 2017.
The young Bobby Charlton, who attracted interest from every club in England, was the nephew of Newcastle United legend Jackie Milburn. He joined Manchester United’s youth ranks in 1953 and signed a professional contract in October 1954.
After winning the FA Youth Cup in 1954, 1955 and 1956, his first-team debut came once morest Charlton Athletic at Old Trafford on 6 October 1956. The young Charlton had an immediate impact on the game. Although he was injured, he scored twice and led the team to a 4-2 victory.
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“Coach Busby asked me if I might play.”
He recalled the time, saying, “Actually, my ankle hurt, but I said it was okay and left it to luck and said, ‘It’s okay.’”
Despite an impressive debut, Sir Bobby Charlton did not become a regular player for the team until the 1956/57 season. He later scored 10 goals as a member of ‘Busby’s Children’ and won the league title, the fifth title in the club’s history. Competition in the first team was fierce, but he showed his skills once more by scoring a hat-trick in the following season’s match once morest Boulton Wanderers. As each day passed, Coach Busby found it difficult to exclude Sir Bobby Charlton from the starting lineup.
In February 1958, Sir Bobby Charlton scored twice in the European Cup semi-final once morest Red Star Belgrade, drawing 3–3.
On the way back to Manchester following the game, the plane carrying the players stopped in Munich for refueling, and disaster occurred. 23 people died, including 8 first-team players. Lord Charlton was wounded. His injury was relatively minor, allowing him to return a month later, and he helped the team reach the FA Cup final. However, they lost 0-2 to Bolton in the final. And in 1963, Sir Charlton won the FA Cup with a victory over Leicester City.
Sir Bobby Charlton played a pivotal role in rebuilding the team following the Munich disaster. His presence helped recruit other players. He was the same with Dennis Law, George Best and others. The three are called Manchester United’s Holy Trinity. Switching to a deep lying forward role, he showed off his best form. Ultimately, it led to league championships in 1965 and 1967.
Just before the 1966 World Cup, Sir Bobby Charlton was named Player of the Year and European Footballer of the Year by the Football Writers’ Association. And as a member of the England national team, he led the team to victory through his performance, including scoring two goals in the semi-final once morest Portugal. Sir Charlton played 106 games for the national team, scoring 49 goals. The record was set in May 1970 and was only broken when Wayne Rooney scored his 50th goal in September 2015.
Manchester United’s best moment came in May 1968 following winning the World Cup. As captain, he led Manchester United to victory in the European Cup at Wembley. His one goal was included in the final 4-1 once morest Benfica. After the game, he did not participate in the victory celebration, but he felt sorry for his colleagues and friends who lost their fame in a tragedy 10 years ago.
He entertained fans with Manchester United’s holy trinity until his retirement in 1973. He then spent two years as manager and player-manager at Preston North End. And he resigned in 1975. He also played for Ireland’s Waterford in 1976 before joining the management of Wigan Athletic.
In June 1984, he became a member of Manchester United’s board of directors. Ten years later, he was awarded the Order of the British Empire, OBE and CBE, and was knighted.
As the face of the club respected by all and one of the leading figures of English football and world football, Sir Bobby Charlton was the past, present and future of Manchester United. Contribution to the community was also a big part of his life. He established the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation and carried out various activities for those suffering from the scars of war.
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Since then, he has watched almost every game at Old Trafford. He might always be seen among his fans along with his wife, Norma. And in November 2020, Sir Bobby Charlton was diagnosed with dementia. At the time, the club said in a statement:
“Everyone at Manchester United is saddened by the news of his death from this terrible disease. “We will continue to support and love him and his family.”
It has been said.
His dedicated life remains at Old Trafford. He remains in statue alongside his legendary colleagues, Dennis Law and George Best. And Sir Bobby Charlton’s stand has also remained on the south side of Old Trafford since April 2016.
Manchester United sends its deepest condolences to Ms Norma and all her family and friends at this very sad time. As long as football continues, Sir Bobby Charlton will never be forgotten.
By Communications Department 21 10월 2023 16:35
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