Possibly my favourite football story of all is how the morning after the World Cup Final, Jack Charlton woke up on the living room floor of a couple from Dagenham he had no recollection of meeting. His winners medal was still in his pocket.
Goodnight, giant.
@prodnose One of my favourite football Italia moments Peter Brackley"Ooo that's close!" Ray Wilkins "I think you'll find that's gone a mile wide Peter" said in that hilarious non-condescending funny way. What a man!
For every footballer who might act like an entitled, boorish clod you could always point to Ray Wilkins and say, "Well hold on. The game also produces characters like him too." A gentleman, a fellow of the driest wit.
A smiler.