''It's a fantastic turn out for a fantastic man''.
Football fans have lined the streets of Ashington in Northumberland for Jack Charlton's funeral cortege which is passing through the town this morning.
RIP Jack Charlton pic.twitter.com/417LDEfqFJ
— Tom Hooper (@thomas221289) July 21, 2020
The former Republic of Ireland boss died last weekend, at the age of 85.
Ian Skinner from Northumberland FA says that Jack Charlton was beloved in his home town.
''It's a fantastic turn out for a fantastic man'', he said.
The funeral cortège for Jack Charlton passing through Ashington in Northumberland. Hundreds line the streets clapping their local hero pic.twitter.com/tYVdkUdjBs
— Rob Windscheffel (@RWindscheffel) July 21, 2020
''A grounded, humble man who loved the smple things in life who loves his familiy. But he was a man who loved coming home to Ashington and he loved nothing better than walking the streets.
''And I bet if you did a straw poll of all these people, they'd have all met him at some point and they'd have had a conversation with him.
Jack Charlton's funeral procession has arrived on Alexandra Road in Ashington pic.twitter.com/mcCWYUmc83
— Kieran Murray (@KieranPMurray) July 21, 2020
Irish radio stations will play 'Put 'Em Under Pressure' at 12.30 this afternoon to pay tribute to 'Big Jack' and fans are being asked to wear green.
