The Manchester Evening News published a special edition celebrating the life of one of the country’s greatest sportsmen: There is only one Bobby Charlton! You can reserve your copy here.

One of the heroes of ’66 was the son of an Ashington miner. world football icon.

Busby’s son at Manchester United, he was devastated by the tragedy of the plane crash in Munich in 1958, but played a key role in the club’s recovery, which made Sir Matt’s dream of winning the European Cup at Wembley, 10 years old, come true. after.



We remember his early days at Old Trafford, how he helped United win the title in 1957 and the aftermath of that terrible night in Germany when he lost so many close friends and team-mates.

Bobby thought about quitting football after Munich, but his love for football was too much and he returned to the pitch to help start a new chapter in the club’s history.

And he became a national hero on that summer day in 1966 when he and the Alpha Boys won the World Cup at Wembley with an extra-time victory over West Germany.

Two years later, he became one of only two English players to win the World Cup and European Cup when the Reds beat Benfica to lift the trophy.

English League and Cup titles followed, along with worldwide fame for a man who, humble as ever, never looked out for it.

Delving into our extensive archives, we tell the story of Sir Bobby’s life in words and pictures, and the players’ reactions to the death of England’s greatest player.

You can reserve your copy now by clicking here.

Orders will be placed from Wednesday, November 22, 2023.