‘Sir Bobby Charlton was a great man, who carried all the things Man United were good for’: West Ham and former Red Devils boss David Moyes pays tribute to United and England legend
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Former Manchester United manager David Moyes has joined the football world in paying tribute to Red Devils and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton following his death aged 86.
Charlton, who ‘passed peacefully in the early hours of the morning’ on Saturday, lifted three league titles, an FA Cup and a European Cup in a distinguished 17-year career at Old Trafford.
And West Ham boss Moyes, speaking before Sunday’s Premier League match at Aston Villa, said: ‘Deeply saddened. I send my condolences to all his family.
‘The biggest thing, everyone should remember how great a man he was more than anything. He carried all the things Man United were good for. Showed the traditions, how it should be and great humility’.
Charlton was a key member of England’s victorious 1966 World Cup team and also enjoyed great success at club level with United, who became the first English club to win the European Cup in 1968.
Sir Bobby Charlton passed away on Saturday morning before his former club faced Sheffield United on the same evening
Former United boss David Moyes has joined the football world in paying tribute to Charlton
His family announced on Saturday afternoon that he had died peacefully in the early hours of the morning surrounded by his family.
United led the tributes, saying in a statement: ‘Manchester United are in mourning following the passing of Sir Bobby Charlton, one of the greatest and most beloved players in the history of our club.
‘Sir Bobby was a hero to millions, not just in Manchester, or the United Kingdom, but wherever football is played around the world.
‘He was admired as much for his sportsmanship and integrity as he was for his outstanding qualities as a footballer; Sir Bobby will always be remembered as a giant of the game.’
Charlton made his debut for United in 1956 and went on to play 758 matches for the Red Devils, scoring 249 goals. Both were long-standing club records until they were overtaken by Ryan Giggs and Wayne Rooney, respectively.
Charlton won three league three titles and one FA Cup at Old Trafford and, after leaving United in 1973 and becoming Preston manager, he returned to Old Trafford 11 years later as a club director. He was knighted for services to football in 1994.
The statement continued: ‘His unparalleled record of achievement, character and service will be forever etched in the history of Manchester United and English football; and his legacy will live on through the life-changing work of the Sir Bobby Charlton Foundation.
‘The club’s heartfelt sympathies are with his wife Lady Norma, his daughters and grandchildren, and all who loved him.’
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