Hundreds of people will line the streets of Ashington to pay their respects to World Cup winning hero and proud North Countryman Jack Charlton. Charlton, who went on to become a successful manager most notably with the Republic of Ireland, died earlier this month aged 85. Tributes came in from across the football world for the one-club Leeds United legend, famed for his uncompromising defensive work. Irish fans took Big Jack to their hearts, and the feeling was mutual, as he led the country to two successful World Cup campaigns in 1990 and 1994. After his death, his family said in a statement: "Jack died peacefully on Friday, July 10 at the age of 85.

Source: Irish Independent July 21, 2020 07:18 UTC