Gallery: The life and times of Jack Charlton

Updated / Sunday, 12 Jul 2020 08:37
Charlton poses alongside his brother Bobby ahead of his first England cap in April 1965. He was just one month shy of his 30th birthday when first capped (Picture credit: Norman Quicke)
Charlton poses alongside his brother Bobby ahead of his first England cap in April 1965. He was just one month shy of his 30th birthday when first capped (Picture credit: Norman Quicke)
Tackling Wolfgang Weber in the 1966 World Cup final
Tackling Wolfgang Weber in the 1966 World Cup final
Celebrating with the Jules Rimet trophy on the Wembley turf (Picture credit: Hulton Archive)
Celebrating with the Jules Rimet trophy on the Wembley turf (Picture credit: Hulton Archive)
Charlton celebrating with his brother Bobby and their mother Elizabeth after the 1966 World Cup
Charlton celebrating with his brother Bobby and their mother Elizabeth after the 1966 World Cup
In action for Leeds in the FA Cup. Charlton was a one-club man, playing for Leeds from 1952 to 1973, winning the First Division title in 1968-69 and the FA Cup in 1972. He was a long-standing teammates of Irish great John Giles through much of that time
In action for Leeds in the FA Cup. Charlton was a one-club man, playing for Leeds from 1952 to 1973, winning the First Division title in 1968-69 and the FA Cup in 1972. He was a long-standing teammates of Irish great John Giles through much of that time
1974: Charlton adapted well to management, leading Middlesbrough to the Second Division title in his first year in charge in 1973-74, winning the Manager of the Year award (Also pictured is a young Graeme Souness, front and centre)
1974: Charlton adapted well to management, leading Middlesbrough to the Second Division title in his first year in charge in 1973-74, winning the Manager of the Year award (Also pictured is a young Graeme Souness, front and centre)
Between 1973-85, Charlton managed Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday with great success, winning promotion at both clubs, but he endured a disastrous spell at his hometown club Newcastle United, leaving him in the wilderness by the mid-1980s
Between 1973-85, Charlton managed Middlesbrough and Sheffield Wednesday with great success, winning promotion at both clubs, but he endured a disastrous spell at his hometown club Newcastle United, leaving him in the wilderness by the mid-1980s
Arriving at Dublin airport on 11 February 1986, four days after his appointment as manager. He is accompanied by Des Casey and Joe Delaney (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
Arriving at Dublin airport on 11 February 1986, four days after his appointment as manager. He is accompanied by Des Casey and Joe Delaney (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
At an FAI press conference in October 1987 (Hulton Archive collection)
At an FAI press conference in October 1987 (Hulton Archive collection)
Accompanying Liam Brady off the field near the end of Ireland's 2-0 win over Bulgaria in October '87. The team had impressed during the Euro '88 qualifying campaign but the tournament appeared beyond them until Scotland beat Bulgaria one month later
Accompanying Liam Brady off the field near the end of Ireland's 2-0 win over Bulgaria in October '87. The team had impressed during the Euro '88 qualifying campaign but the tournament appeared beyond them until Scotland beat Bulgaria one month later
Embraced by Maurice Setters after the historic win over England in Stuttgart in June 1988 (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
Embraced by Maurice Setters after the historic win over England in Stuttgart in June 1988 (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
In the dugout ahead of the Netherlands game in Euro 88. Ireland were under 10 minutes away from the semi-final until Wim Kieft's late goal handed victory to the Dutch
In the dugout ahead of the Netherlands game in Euro 88. Ireland were under 10 minutes away from the semi-final until Wim Kieft's late goal handed victory to the Dutch
Attending the 1989 All-Ireland hurling final between Tipperary and Antrim (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
Attending the 1989 All-Ireland hurling final between Tipperary and Antrim (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
15 November 1989: Celebrating in Valetta with Charlie O'Leary and Mick Byrne after qualification was secured for the 1990 World Cup (Picture credit: Ray McManus
15 November 1989: Celebrating in Valetta with Charlie O'Leary and Mick Byrne after qualification was secured for the 1990 World Cup (Picture credit: Ray McManus
Shaking hands with Bobby Robson after the 1-1 draw with England in Cagliari
Shaking hands with Bobby Robson after the 1-1 draw with England in Cagliari
17 June 1990: Looking anguished as Ireland struggle to break down Egypt (Picture credit: David Cannon)
17 June 1990: Looking anguished as Ireland struggle to break down Egypt (Picture credit: David Cannon)
Jubilant in Palermo after the 1-1 draw with Holland secured Ireland's passage into the last-16
Jubilant in Palermo after the 1-1 draw with Holland secured Ireland's passage into the last-16
25 June 1990: Speaking to the players ahead of the penalty shootout against Romania (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
25 June 1990: Speaking to the players ahead of the penalty shootout against Romania (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
The Pope meets 'The Boss' ahead of Ireland's World Cup quarter-final game against Italy
The Pope meets 'The Boss' ahead of Ireland's World Cup quarter-final game against Italy
30 June 1990: Carrying the Irish flag around the Olympic Stadium after the team exited the World Cup "in gallant, storming fashion" at the quarter-final stage (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
30 June 1990: Carrying the Irish flag around the Olympic Stadium after the team exited the World Cup "in gallant, storming fashion" at the quarter-final stage (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
1 July 1990: Arriving back into Dublin airport, rather overshadowing the visit of Nelson Mandela
1 July 1990: Arriving back into Dublin airport, rather overshadowing the visit of Nelson Mandela
On the bus as it crawls its way through Dublin's packed streets
On the bus as it crawls its way through Dublin's packed streets
Speaking to the Irish supporters at the homecoming on College Green
Speaking to the Irish supporters at the homecoming on College Green
Joining Tanaiste Brian Lenihan for a song - Dick Spring, Tony Gregory and others gathered behind
Joining Tanaiste Brian Lenihan for a song - Dick Spring, Tony Gregory and others gathered behind
Making a point to his team ahead of the Euro 91 qualifier in Wembley in March '91 - Ireland would play brilliantly and were unlucky to have been held to a 1-1 draw by Graham Taylor's England (Photo credit: Shaun Botterill)
Making a point to his team ahead of the Euro 91 qualifier in Wembley in March '91 - Ireland would play brilliantly and were unlucky to have been held to a 1-1 draw by Graham Taylor's England (Photo credit: Shaun Botterill)
October 1991: Heads bowed in Poznan - Ireland went unbeaten in Euro 92 qualifying but draws home and away against Poland cost the team qualification at close to its peak (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
October 1991: Heads bowed in Poznan - Ireland went unbeaten in Euro 92 qualifying but draws home and away against Poland cost the team qualification at close to its peak (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
Fishing in Galway. Missing out on the 1992 European Championships offered Charlton the chance to make a fishing documentary
Fishing in Galway. Missing out on the 1992 European Championships offered Charlton the chance to make a fishing documentary
Being interviewed by Dermot Morgan in April 1993 (Picture credit: Martin Nolan)
Being interviewed by Dermot Morgan in April 1993 (Picture credit: Martin Nolan)
17 November 1993: Celebrating with Taoiseach Albert Reynolds and others in Dublin after coming through the often fraught 1994 World Cup qualification campaign
17 November 1993: Celebrating with Taoiseach Albert Reynolds and others in Dublin after coming through the often fraught 1994 World Cup qualification campaign
Speaking to Paul McGrath ahead of a friendly in Stuttgart in May '94 - Ireland had reached an all-time high of 6th in the world rankings in August 1993 and won away against both Holland and Germany in pre-World Cup friendlies
Speaking to Paul McGrath ahead of a friendly in Stuttgart in May '94 - Ireland had reached an all-time high of 6th in the world rankings in August 1993 and won away against both Holland and Germany in pre-World Cup friendlies
Showering Tommy Coyne with water during the sweltering conditions in USA 94 (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
Showering Tommy Coyne with water during the sweltering conditions in USA 94 (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
18 June 1994: Euphoric at the final whistle after Ireland beat Italy 1-0 in the Giants Stadium, Ney Jersey (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
18 June 1994: Euphoric at the final whistle after Ireland beat Italy 1-0 in the Giants Stadium, Ney Jersey (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
Charlton was forced to watch the Norway game from the stand after a famous altercation with a touchline official against Mexico but Ireland survived the group phase (Picture credit: Simon Bruty)
Charlton was forced to watch the Norway game from the stand after a famous altercation with a touchline official against Mexico but Ireland survived the group phase (Picture credit: Simon Bruty)
A 2-0 loss to constant companions Netherlands saw Ireland exit USA 94 at the last-16 stage - they returned for a more muted homecoming in the Phoenix Park (Picture credit: David Maher)
A 2-0 loss to constant companions Netherlands saw Ireland exit USA 94 at the last-16 stage - they returned for a more muted homecoming in the Phoenix Park (Picture credit: David Maher)
Speaking to RTÉ's Ger Canning after a 4-0 trouncing of Northern Ireland in late 1994 - Ireland started their Euro 96 campaign brilliantly before the wheels came off in '95 (Picture credit: Billy Stickland)
Speaking to RTÉ's Ger Canning after a 4-0 trouncing of Northern Ireland in late 1994 - Ireland started their Euro 96 campaign brilliantly before the wheels came off in '95 (Picture credit: Billy Stickland)
15 February 1995: "GO HOME!" Charlton escorted off the pitch after the infamous riot of England fans in Lansdowne Road
15 February 1995: "GO HOME!" Charlton escorted off the pitch after the infamous riot of England fans in Lansdowne Road
June 1995: Things start to unravel. Charlton watches on as Ireland incredibly fail to score against Liechtenstein, one of the most alarming signs the team is in decline (Picture credit: Laurence Griffiths)
June 1995: Things start to unravel. Charlton watches on as Ireland incredibly fail to score against Liechtenstein, one of the most alarming signs the team is in decline (Picture credit: Laurence Griffiths)
Departing for the tunnel on a sopping night in Lisbon as Ireland were beaten 3-0 by Portugal - the end was at hand
Departing for the tunnel on a sopping night in Lisbon as Ireland were beaten 3-0 by Portugal - the end was at hand
13 December 1995: Farewell - After a 2-0 defeat to Holland ended Ireland's Euro 96 qualification hopes, Jack Charlton salutes the Irish fans gathered on the Kop (Picture credit: David Maher)
13 December 1995: Farewell - After a 2-0 defeat to Holland ended Ireland's Euro 96 qualification hopes, Jack Charlton salutes the Irish fans gathered on the Kop (Picture credit: David Maher)
21 December 1995: Jack Charlton arrives into Dublin airport to announce his resignation as Republic of Ireland manager after nine years and eleven months in charge (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
21 December 1995: Jack Charlton arrives into Dublin airport to announce his resignation as Republic of Ireland manager after nine years and eleven months in charge (Picture credit: Ray McManus)
Watching Ireland play Germany in the 2002 World Cup (Picture credit: Aoife Rice)
Watching Ireland play Germany in the 2002 World Cup (Picture credit: Aoife Rice)
Collecting an FAI special merit award in 2008 alongside fellow award winners Richard Dunne and Kevin Doyle (Picture credit: David Maher)
Collecting an FAI special merit award in 2008 alongside fellow award winners Richard Dunne and Kevin Doyle (Picture credit: David Maher)
June 2015: Honoured by the crowd at the Aviva Stadium ahead of a friendly against England in 2015 - one month after his 80th birthday (Picture credit: David Maher)
June 2015: Honoured by the crowd at the Aviva Stadium ahead of a friendly against England in 2015 - one month after his 80th birthday (Picture credit: David Maher)
Charlton at a Jackie's Army Reunion night in the K Club in September 2018 (Picture credit: Eoin Noonan)
Charlton at a Jackie's Army Reunion night in the K Club in September 2018 (Picture credit: Eoin Noonan)
Jack Charlton: 1935-2020
Jack Charlton: 1935-2020

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