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14 unusual facts about Jack Charlton


Alan Ramage

He made his debut as an 18-year-old substitute at Villa Park under the management of Jack Charlton, and made a total of seventy seven appearances for the first team.

Ally's Tartan Army

It became "We're all part of Jackie's army" in Put 'Em Under Pressure, a Republic of Ireland song for the 1990 World Cup.

Dublin City Ramblers

In 1988 and 1990, The Dublin City Ramblers released both the Irish Football team's "European Championships (1988)" and World Cup (1990)" sporting anthem "We are the boys in Green". Patsy sang on both versions and lyrics did change between the Germany 88 campaign and Italia 90 campaign. Patsy, Sean, Phil & Kevin also played at The Irish football team's homecoming party in July 1990. Manager Jack Charlton said "These guys (DCRs) are the real champions.

Eoin Hand

His managerial contract was finished when he failed to qualify for the 1986 World Cup; he was replaced by Jack Charlton.

Hepscott

Other notable residents have included footballers John Barnes, David McCreary, Anton Ferdinand, Steven Taylor and football managers Jack Charlton and Gordon Lee.

Jack's Heroes

"Jack's Heroes" was a single released by The Pogues & The Dubliners in 1990, composed by tin whistle player Spider Stacy about the Republic Of Ireland football squad, then managed by Jack Charlton.

Paul Osam

However as neither Jack Charlton nor Mick McCarthy capped any player from the League of Ireland during their tenure, Paul had to contend himself with captaining the LOI select side on many occasions.

Penalty card

After the match, newspaper reports stated that referee Rudolf Kreitlein had cautioned both Bobby and Jack Charlton, as well as sending off Argentinian Antonio Rattin.

Put 'Em Under Pressure

The title was a catchphrase of then manager Jack Charlton, whose soundbites were sampled for the verse; the chorus was a combination of the familiar football chant "Olé Olé Olé" and a reworking of "Ally's Tartan Army" (which was itself set to the tune of "God Save Ireland"), the unofficial theme tune for Scotland in the 1978 FIFA World Cup, and for 13 weeks the song was at number one in the Irish Singles Chart.

Roger Mellie

Roger's version of the show consisted of him launching live rabbits from a catapult for Jack Charlton and Ted Nugent to shoot.

Rudolf Kreitlein

It was also during that game that Jack Charlton was cautioned, only to discover the fact the next day from the newspaper report.

Soccer's Hard Men

The video featured footage of British players (some still playing at the time and others who had by then retired) known for their ferocity, including Graeme Souness, Bryan Robson, Nobby Stiles, Norman Hunter, Jack Charlton, Steve McMahon, Tommy Smith, Peter Storrie, Ron "Chopper Harris" and Billy Bremner.

Stan Charlton

Despite his surname, he was not related to the more famous footballers Bobby Charlton and Jack Charlton, who were two contemporaries of his.

Suzanne Charlton

She is the daughter of former Manchester United and England footballer, Sir Bobby Charlton and his wife Lady Norma (née Ball), and the niece of former Leeds United and England footballer Jack Charlton.