Jack Charlton has died. The former Ireland manager and England World Cup winner has passed away aged 85. The football world in these islands is in deep mourning.
While he won a World Cup with England and played over 600 games for Leeds, it's in Ireland where Jack was a truly treated like a deity. For a glorious decade between 1986 and 1996, he managed the Republic of Ireland, bringing us from international obscurity to the very top of the world game, qualifying for three major championships in five attempts.
He was the man who brought the good times to Ireland, and we'll never forget him.
Here's some of the best photos from his time as Ireland manger.
The early days:
Charlton arrives in Dublin four days after his appointment as manager
The famous cap was a constant from day one as he takes his place in the dugout for a friendly against Uruguay
He gives Liam Brady a slap on the arse for a job well done against Bulgaria
Euro 88
The party started in Stuttgart
Manager and assistant embrace after Ireland beat England
Inside the dugout against Holland
We're going to Italy...
Jack congratulates John Aldridge on his first goal for Ireland
These dressing rooms are a bit shit aren't they David?
Himself and Setters head to the 1989 All Ireland hurling final
Italia 90
The joy of qualifying for the knockout rounds
And the pride despite a loss to Italy
Another World Cup! - USA 94
Jack and Albert Reynolds celebrate a 1-1 draw with Northern Ireland
Hats, caps and hats
With some nice shorts to boot
The time for mucking about was over
As things got heated in America
His trademark one armed salute to fans popped up again after we beat Italy
But he found himself banished to the stands for Norway
The homecoming
The sunglasses remained
He was well able for Pat
And it was time for some fishing
The latter years with Ireland
There was the time he met Chris De Burgh
And had to ask Roy for De Burgh's album back
But Euro 96 qualifying was his last hurrah
There was an emotional farewell at Anfield
Post-Irish management
He tried his hand at hurling
And still kept up the old football
He still loves a cuppa
He always had a bit of advice for the new lads
He'll always be an Irish hero
RIP Jack Charlton. We'll never see your like again.
All photos from Sportsfile
