Sir Bobby Charlton hailed by Irvine Welsh as stars pay tribute to football legend after death at 86
dailyrecord.co.ukTributes have poured in for Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton who has sadly died at the age of 86. A statement from his family read: “It is with great sadness that we share the news that Sir Bobby passed peacefully in the early hours of Saturday morning.
He was surrounded by his family."His family would like to pass on their thanks to everyone who has contributed to his care and for the many people who have loved and supported him.
We would request that the family’s privacy be respected at this time.”Now, tributes have poured in for the iconic footballer after the sad news of his passing.
Trainspotting's Irvine Welsh paid tribute to the footballing legend on social media.He wrote: "RIP Bobby Charlton. A football god who also owned the combover in the 70’s.
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