I only really learned of his exploits when Channel 4 did a Football Italia feature on him a few years back, I think when he was presented with an award from the Juve fans.
A true legend, RIP.

 

yeah i agree, not a single sending off or booking , then again it might have been very different the sending off and booking rules back then

 

Dont know anything about him but he sounds a good player & ambassador (spelling?) to the sport.

 

Was a good footballer in his day. RIP John.

 

Re: Re: John Charles dies

It was when men were men. A REAL blokes game in those days - hard but fair and definitely NO HANDBAGS!

Even the ball (a "casey") was harder (well, heavier anyway). Made of thickish leather with a rubber bladder inside and a lace to seal the gap. Waterproofing was courtesy of "Dubbin" although in wet weather the ball still got heavier and heavier whilst soaking up water. Just kicking it required a real man whilst heading, particularly high or fast moving balls, at times needed a suicide jockey.

Yes, Big John was a REAL man indeed.
RIP John Charles

 

RIP Gentle Giant

 

Sad news , I read somewhere that he was voted sports person of Wales for ever. if you know what I mean

Also a nice touch was Juventus paid for a air ambulance to take him back to the UK

 

The only other one I know of was Gary Lineker.

Sorry to hear about this though, my thoughts are with his family and friends. RIP John

 

I saw that too, I believe it was for the best ever foreign player at the club

 

Gary Linekar is the only one I can think of.

/Oops, just saw post above by Davey. Evertonians think alike.


RIP John.