Jack Charlton's funeral procession has passed through his hometown of Ashington, Northumberland before making the short journey to a crematorium in Newcastle where a small, private service will take place.
In normal times, Charlton's funeral would have been a grand occasion with mourners from all over Ireland and England, but in current circumstances that was not possible. It was therefore fitting to see the response that Jack got from his hometown where hundreds of residents packed the streets to bid farewell to their local hero.
Jack's hearse, followed by close family members, passed by his mother's house as well as Hirst Park where he played football as a kid.
Jack's brother Bobby was among the mourners and acknowledged the crowd gathered.
Jack's son John had urged people attending the procession to socially distance and though it appears to have had a mixed results going by the videos and pictures, it's certainly feels appropriate that Jack Charlton's hometown was able to come out in force to honour one of their greatest sons.
Its absolutely packed- and I'm not even near the town centre!#jackcharlton #Ashington pic.twitter.com/F15e8J8Gw0
— Darren Worton💙💛 (@DarrenW65) July 21, 2020
Rest in peace Jack. Fantastic turnout in Ashington for him.#jackcharlton #Ashington #lufc #mot pic.twitter.com/1uw9EAG3sA
— Darren Worton💙💛 (@DarrenW65) July 21, 2020
A round of applause for Jack Charlton as his funeral procession passes through Ashington. There are thousands here to say goodbye to one of their local heroes pic.twitter.com/1ATp7CPHQI
— Kieran Murray (@KieranPMurray) July 21, 2020
#Ashington breaks into applause for #bigJack Charlton as he passes through the town for one last goodbye. #JackCharlton @itvtynetees pic.twitter.com/ScXMtSRVUT
— Chris Conway (@ChrisConway) July 21, 2020
Well done #Ashington great turn out for 1 final farewell for #jackcharlton passing the home of his mam. #SirBobbyCharlton also admiring the home as he passed. #NUFC #LUFC #WorldCupWinner #LocalHero pic.twitter.com/J1bAx47RJO
— Dan Mowbray (@DanMowbz) July 21, 2020
John Jennings lives in Newcastle but is from Dublin and has brought sons John and Cian to pay their respects. He said: “Jack Charlton is an absolute legend in Ireland. We’ll never forget the 1990s. He brought us the best we’ll probably ever get.” pic.twitter.com/DoSjZqePgV
— Katie Dickinson (@KatieJDickinson) July 21, 2020
An amazing turnout in Ashington for #jackcharlton today. Very moving with many tears shed! pic.twitter.com/TUlbOIU4hv
— Lauren McCarthy (@misslmccarthy) July 21, 2020
It's a fitting tribute to see so many people come out in Ashington to honour Jack Charlton - a man who was clearly loved by so many pic.twitter.com/rfazcmGu5G
— Kieran Murray (@KieranPMurray) July 21, 2020
Jack Charlton's funeral procession has arrived on Alexandra Road in Ashington pic.twitter.com/mcCWYUmc83
— Kieran Murray (@KieranPMurray) July 21, 2020
To mark the funeral in Ireland, Irish radio stations will be playing Put 'Em Under Pressure at 12.30. So why not get out to your doorstep and blast it one last time to honour the man who brought so much to Irish sport and Irish life?
