Sir Bobby Charlton Interview | Full | History Of Football

Interview with Sir Bobby Charlton covering his amazing football career from playing for Manchester United to winning the World Cup.
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[@johnnyrogers5066]

Spellbinding interview. Astonishing memory and raconteur. So modest, so intelligent, so patient with the interviewer.

[@hrishikeshchanekar9846]

A man of elegance both on and off the field. Was booked just twice in his entire career. So articulate with a calm and soothing voice. Cannot speak highly of him. A lot to learn from this thorough gentleman.

[@timkonink]

I watched this interview completely and I can honestly say that sir Bobby Charlton is a great man and a true English legend

[@GordonCaledonia]

Charlton on the ball was devastating, he always looked like he was going to create a goal or score himself, amazing control and vision of the game. He's also a warm and humble man.

[@martinnugent329]

What a kind and patient gentleman. Mr Charlton ... pure class, on and off the field.

[@ryanveale4432]

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[@armandobarbosa2914]

Subscrevo Incondicionalmente concordo plenamente contigo. Bobby Charlton e também Jack Charlton

[@TonySmithsKettering]

To this day Sir Bobby Charlton remains the greatest player ever to put on an England shirt. He has also been the perfect ambassador for both Man Utd and England, known and respected all over the world. There will never be another like Sir Bobby. The word "legend" is over-used these days, but Bobby is a true footballing legend.

[@frankquinn1296]

I am a die LFC fan but this man is a legend in every respect.

[@mjp8845]

Agreed

[@ay613]

Legend indeed

[@garyb.1047]

Couldn't agree more. He is head and shoulders the very best English player ever. He never went missing for any game. So many English greats, like the Golden Generation, never imposed themselves like Bobby did. He was a phenomenal workhorse.

[@jgmediting7770]

I don’t think Bobby Charlton would agree. He says edwards was much better than him. There were also 3 or 4 other Busby babes who were as good, such as Eddie Colman. All the pros who saw Edwards play say he was the best they’ve ever seen.

[@espben360]

Thank God for sir Matt Busby. His ideology of bringing young players, has payved the way for generations and generations and will continue to do so!!! #GGMU !!!

[@hectorlp1298]

Busby was extraordinary

[@tramlad2]

The nicest most humble man, a magnificent footballer, an amazing human being, along with George and Denis Law, made me a Man United fan as a wee boy, i have been a Rangers fan for 50 years, but Bobby is a man i admire most as a football fan, a true great, no question, just a delight to listen to. Long live you Bobby and your delightful wife.

[@armandobarbosa2914]

Paul Gasgoine um dos maiores jogadores do mundo chegou a atuar no Glasgow Rangers

[@dnorfed]

Without a doubt, Bobby was the most fabulous player, humble man, and the finest player I ever saw on the football field, saw him many times during his career, thank you Bobby . I don’t think there’s ever an award that could truly say how honoured Bobby is

[@davebento1548]

Who was the excellent interviewer - lit the blue touch paper and retired, Appreciated who she had in front of her. Full marks.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Yes, she was excellent.

[@martinh1309]

Incredible interviewer

[@adamglasgow9268]

Gentleman. Honest and likeable.

[@peterkelly5649]

As a staunch Man City Fan..Bobby Charlton is a TRUE Gentleman, on and off the playing field. Ii can only aspire to be like him....I will try.

[@jeltyson6001]

Greatest England player of all time

[@ArmyofLove]

Definitely, and may not be fully appreciated until he has passed away

[@gmain1977]

Him and Matthews

[@jerryoshea3116]

Great Player,one of the best,but in the "Mega Millions" world we live in now,with the Diving,flashy,"Super Star's" and yet Bobby Charlton&his Brother Jack(a tremendous tough&effective Centre half) and successful Manager with Ireland☘️(who had some decent individuals from time to time,but were expected to get beat,until he took over&we know the rest!)always maintained a classy,dignified,"Down to earth" manner.. And anyone who survives a Plane crash&still manages to get their life back on track,deserves a massive👍

[@rukdropov]

Charlton would say Duncan Edwards is.

[@justinchetham-strode5234]

Although Bobby Charlton was unquestionably one of our greatest players ever, and gets a spot in my all-time England XI, he wasn't the best player in our '66 squad: that honour goes to Bobby Moore, cited to this day as the best defender of all time by none other than Franz Beckenbauer. That squad boasted 4, maybe 5 world class players: Banks, Moore, Charlton, Greaves, and according to observers at the time, Ray Wilson, regarded by many as the best left back in the world.

[@airzulu2733]

His everything that was great about british football . Worshipped the guy as a kid and still do . When Man United and Best , Law and Charlton were in town the grounds were a sell out . And anything outside the 18yrd box would probably serve up a Charlton thunderbolt I can still remember a few of his specials against the likes of Spurs and Arsenal,s of this world . The goal against mexico in 66 , as soon as he picked it up and started running towards the Mexican goal you just new he would unleash one of his specials . A very special english footballer is our Bobby .

[@armandobarbosa2914]

ENGLISH TEAM campeão do mundo em 1966: Gordon Banks; Cohen, Jack Charlton, Bobby Moore e Wilson; Style, Alan Ball e Bobby Charlton; Hunt, Hurts e Peters

[@seaneenwalsh1058]

I'm from Belfast Ireland 🇮🇪 and as you can see I claim to be Irish. So what I'm trying to say is this, our two nations have had extremely troubled past, but I would like to let you English into our secret here in west Belfast. Every time England plays we all support you and are looking forward to the time when the football world is right again, and England wins the World Cup.

[@ryanmcbrien4281]

Wtf

[@armandobarbosa2914]

O irlandês George Best foi gênio

[@gadaboutunited]

Credit to the interviewer, letting Sir Bobby talk and not interrupting, a big part of interviewing is that skill.

[@jakehaymes4438]

True

[@TonyField]

To true. It's lost in today's interviews. The you don't get to hear the answers to the question

[@baggieboy74]

I could listen to this man all day long

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

When the subject of the 1966 World Cup came up, I wish the interviewer had asked him about Jimmy Greaves, England's greatest ever goal-scorer, who was omitted from the final.

[@frankquinn1296]

The mans memory for detail is incredible

[@ay613]

Smart lad

[@uncontrollable343]

What a player. What a man.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

What a comment.

[@edmundpower1250]

@@golden.lights.twinkle2329 what a reply

[@km3618]

Sir Bobby is royalty 👑🙏🏽🙌🏽

[@stevestevenson6816]

He's even spoken decently of Leeds; a much better man than I. Sir Bobby, thank you for always being a perfect example of how to be a footballer and a manager, an ambassador and a man. My hat's off to you Sir.

[@davidtuer5825]

Well his brother played for them, didn't he.

[@JackGallagher2014]

RIP Sir Bobby when he talks about the 1999 final you can see he gets emotional at the end Manchester United meant everything to him he really was Mr Manchester United.

[@SuperRiddlers]

RIP Sir Bobby. The absolute greatest. An ever better man than a footballer

[@roberthayes9842]

As a child I watched the world Cup in 66 then saw Man utd win the European Cup in 68 and without doubt Bobby was my favourite player, but then all the England players were, s great humble man and in 66 the best player in world, loved this man

[@stevearman8220]

Just watched this in full, and what a great level headed person Bobby was. He has been a truly great advocate and leader of the game I love. Never to be forgotten. RIP BOBBY.

[@nailezhupani834]

One of the greatest ever.

[@paulyeomans850]

From being a schoolboy apprentice at United no other British player has such an interesting football career as this humble man.What a story.He has the important medals to back it up.What a player Bobby was,I was lucky enough to see him play.R.I.P

[@JaneKellie-uh3mo]

Sir Bobby Charlton & Team from my heart THANKYOU . YOU'LL NEVER WALK ALONE EVER

[@howardbond928]

Sir Bobby is so modest. Talking sbout the Mexico match in the 1966 World Cup he merely says he managed to score a goal. I remember that moment, as a 15 year old, and when he unleashed that pile-driver and it hit the back of the net it was electrifying! No wonder the team settled down after that and started playing with confidence.

[@andyhawkins642]

He was a powerful player with an amazing shot, and his intelligence and unselfish vision made him very special. And such a lovely man.

[@armandobarbosa2914]

Também foi um driblador por excelência

[@tomburroughes9834]

Interesting that he mentions in passing his National Service. What an outstanding sportsman and person.

[@sushil.k.s84]

The Greatest English and United player ever. And an actual hero, after what happened in Munich. Such a gentleman and respected universally.

[@armandobarbosa2914]

Sem sombra de dúvidas foi GÊNIO inclusive Pelé escalou Charlton na sua seleção dos melhores do mundo de todos os tempos,mas, indiscutívelmente Sir Stanley Mathews foi o maior jogador inglês de todos os tempos

[@martinh1309]

@@armandobarbosa2914no

[@robertbarry328]

I asw the great Bobby Charlton play for waterford utd as small chap. What a ture Gent and fantastic footballer.

[@riadaliyev6476]

Bobby was legend both of Man United and of English National Team,and of course - Ballon D’or Winner,he was an outstanding attacker !!!

[@martinobrien7110]

The Greatest. On & Off the field . What England used to be . Total Respect . He was not impressed by Old Trafford when he first went there . An industrial estate . The Holy Trinity & Busby built United into what it is today .

[@konorhalpin]

As an Irishman Bobby Charlton is part of why I have supported England. Fair minded and confident in his own abilities. Friends with former opponents, says it all.

[@tedbarrow9856]

Bobby Charlton the most talented footballet this country had ,and made the game of football look so easy ,it was for Sir Bobby it did come easy ,playing in the streets with his big brother Jack and they will be sadly missed has football Ambassadors,God bless lots of love a football fan.

[@1965deebee]

Bobby Charlton….an absolute legend. His memory and recall of games was superb !, God bless you Bobby…You were and absolute inspiration to millions of people…I could listen to you for hours ! May you be with your loved ones in heaven and catching up with the Busby babes..👍😇

[@curleyteeth]

A history of football narrated by an expert.No more needed.Jim.Liverpool.

[@armandobarbosa2914]

Steven Gerrard foi um craque por excelência

[@mjb4983]

A t truly great man.

[@athlone1975]

Wonderful to have this interview in the light of Sir Bobby's subsequent dementia diagnosis. What a classy man. I can see how Best's lifestyle would have driven Sir Bobby mad. Sir Bobby was the ultimate professional and like George was a genius.

[@patriciabracken7546]

Respect...to a legend...

[@leewilliams7052]

The one person I would love to meet in football. Everything I love about the game. Birmingham fan

[@andyforshortbutnotforlong5351]

I met him briefly in 2008 in Stockport & he was exactly how you think he would be, a total gentleman, very genuine & he was interested in what I said to him, I was properly star struck to be honest, but he put me at ease instantly. Can’t speak too highly of Sir Bobby a true legend 🤩🥳

[@garyb.1047]

I grew up watching Bobby. I was not a United fan. I've seen all the best English players since. But I feel he is the greatest ever English player to have ever played the game. Some have now scored more, played more games, got more caps Etc. But he is loved and respected so much because he never coasted, and was a great representative both on and off the field. He was my boyhood hero, and the player I must wanted to be like.

[@keithsymons5708]

Charlton always said Duncan Edwards was the greatest player he'd ever seen

[@garyb.1047]

@@keithsymons5708 My dad saw Duncan Edwards too, and said he was unstoppable.

[@keithsymons5708]

@@garyb.1047 my father told me Duncan was the best to

[@terrygriffinbampton6494]

He was one of the best most modest skilful players in the world along with Pele and Eusebio of that era But continued after world Cup to play class football all his footballing life .He was a joy to watch along side Best and Dennis Law

[@kevingallagher4673]

Saw this legend walking towards me years ago on his way to his car at Old Trafford, was there late as with others who went to meet utd players as they were a utd supporters group, but being a Southampton supporter I waited outside .. glad i did shook the hand of this legend and a true gent .....

[@armandobarbosa2914]

Simplesmente foi um privilégio. Ingleses de Southampton que chegaram ao Brasil em 1903. Fundaram o meu Bangu Atletic Club em 1904. O Bangu chegou ao título do primeiro campeonato carioca em 1933 com 2 jogadores ingleses de Southampton. A camisa do Bangu bem semelhante em comparação as cores do time inglês . Simplesmente as camisas do Bangu tem as cores, branco e vermelho aliás muito parecida com o clube Southampton

[@manc66]

God bless Sir Bobby.

[@jeremyflint4020]

God bless you Bobby love always

[@gjerstad85]

The Rod Laver of football. Amazing man.

[@dlamiss]

same age too give or take a few months

[@timhannah4]

Absolute ICON, so humble but played with (Now) Angels, and is a HERO!

[@jeffnelson8386]

He in my opinion was the best footballer in the world.

[@mikey50boy]

My first Manchester United hero .....and still is

[@armandobarbosa2914]

Quanto a George Best e Paul Schoes

[@bekindunlimited]

Fantastic interview What a wonderful player and person

[@hectorlp1298]

Great stuff. One thing that got glossed over, probably due to his modesty, was his transition from winger to midfield general. She asked the question then was probably to polite to follow up. He mentioned Don Revie is that role but he was the master. I was so lucky to see him from 63 to 70 and even now, he doesn't really get his due. Naturally people focus on the power of his shot, with both feet but his control of midfield has never been surpassed. Nobby and Crerand, predominantly, would get him the ball (he's candid about his own lack of tackling) and he would take over. Not just hitting passes of all lengths but controlling the spin. Outside of the right foot to curl into the stride of the left winger. Hit high like a wedge shot with backspin for Law to collect at speed. Artistry..

[@MARKETMAN6789]

When I used to follow utd all over fans might not appreciated utd but they all appreciated bobby.great interview .best interview ever of Bobby and I'm sure many more fans would love this ,I don't know why I've never seen it before

[@steviemoon4472]

dedication, full commitment and true professinalism from the day he first put his boots on till the last day he took them off....great life story and a true gentlemen !!

[@etemekconsult7785]

excellent and reputable legend.

[@danielweaver8297]

the way he chats about man-u and liverpool, what a gentleman

[@armandobarbosa2914]

Provavelmente, foi numa partida entre Liverpool 1 x 2 Manchester United no estádio de Anfield, quando então, num sábado chuvoso e muito frio. Os torcedores do Liverpool incomodados com a derrota, simplesmente partiram em direção dos torcedores do Manchester United. Bobby Charlton naquela ocasião fez duras críticas aos torcedores do Liverpool.Pode ter sido então,a razão de seus comentários

[@robertstokes9298]

Bobby Charlton always puts a smile on my face 😊, he was absolutely brilliant, I'm a Wolves fan but my favourite ever footballer!

[@TheNeostrike]

Watched the whole thing, Brilliant!

[@kerimozevin]

Sir Bobby Charlton, You were never just a Great Player. You are a Football Philosopher. Happy Birthday Sir ! With Loves from Turkiye 🥰

[@Johnstone72]

What a lovely Man.

[@ysgol3]

The question about how he 'personally' was affected by Munich was superb - I don't he'd ever been asked about Munich like that before, and his answer was beautiful. I also loved what he said about his crying -but when he won, ever when he lost - and how he cries even now when watching great sporting achievements. He's wrong though about a defender making a mistake enabling George Best to go through and score the vital goal in the 1968 European Cup final - it did look look that at first glance, but a close look reveals that George was so quick he whipped the ball away from the defender in a fraction of a second, the defender could do nothing about it. GREAT interview, thank you!

[@johnbatziolas780]

One of our all time greatest Man U rival players to battle us LFC in the North West Derby. Great player Sir Bobby.

[@giuseppe9145]

Great human being.

[@DaytonaStation]

Awesome man.

[@alanredindonesia4640]

What a class player & man. RIP

[@idrisscherkaoui900]

Rest in peace legend ❤❤❤ we will always and forever remember your legacy

[@manutdforever2857]

Brilliant guy

[@instrumentsengineering8647]

Grand Legend... thanks for all you've done... I'm proud to be United Fans... since 1990 ...

[@armandobarbosa2914]

Bobby Charlton e também o polêmico de outrora George Best

[@johnnysmith5770]

Legend.Interviewer was very good too,intelligent questions and shutup and let him answer them

[@howwwwwyyyyy]

I never realised the humanity of this man,basically because he was always seen as just a leader of his club and country,whats that saying about greatness thrust upon people?,it seems to me that happened to Bobby Charlton after Munich.

[@CraigCairney83]

Appropriate to re-listen to this interview again, after the passing of the great man!

[@steliosp1770]

This is football gold. Thank for uploading. Sir Bobby ❤ if i met him i would just want to hug him and say thank you.. no words for this man. ❤

[@no-oneman.4140]

Sheer Class.

[@terrybowler7215]

I havent finished listening to this spellbinding interview yet , its a few days after the sad passing of my greatest hero and true legend , but i was just sparing a thought for Uwe Seeler who gave away Bobbys world cup shirt. Whoever he gave it to is sitting on a large fortune , can you imagine the clamour should it come up for sale

[@IanEckert1977]

Jack Charlton I had my photograph took when I was 12...In the local paper...I was a European Cup Winner with South Shields Football Club and on Middlesbrough School of Excellence under 12's...Had a fight with a Car and the Car won...5 weeks In a Coma and the rest Is history...

[@Laurescu]

RIP LEGEND!

[@arfaaflatooni8581]

Epitome of class and dignity

[@philipcarthy2977]

When players played the game for enjoyment, I have total respect for Bobby charlton, superb player, played with my favourite player of all time George best, he was a world champion, a European champion, great servant to Manchester United, red through and through.

[@livingthedream5112]

Great player and great man what a player 👏

[@fusemunk]

Bobby what a great watch, genuine heart felt stories , confirmed what I though, a great humble champion. Questions were cluncky, but you handled it all with total professionalism. For younger people go and google Bobby's goals and performances - truely WORLD CLASS,

[@alexanderbrookes9331]

Fantastic interview Fantastic player and also more importantly a fantastic story . As a player Bobby is of the true greats. His career illustrated this in many diffent aspects.

[@chrisbennett6260]

brilliant interview

[@iaincathro5744]

Another great man.

[@norrielivingstone4475]

Bobby is just a lovely man.

[@timhannah4]

Duncan Edwards would have been England Captain 1966......Without doubt!

[@michaelbroadmore3716]

A true legend what a man what true gentleman great hero

[@OMENAKAKKU-mh1ly]

MY IDOL

[@richardrampley4980]

The greatest

[@ArmyofLove]

It's possible that we won't appreciate just how good Bobby Charlton was as both a player and a gentleman, until he is no longer with us. Possibly the greatest player England has ever produced.

[@armandobarbosa2914]

Sem sombra de dúvidas Bobby Charlton foi GÊNIO.mas o melhor jogador inglês de todos os tempos indiscutívelmente foi Sir Stanley Mathews

[@MrGoldie1976]

Had the pleasure of him taking 4 or 5 shots against me when i used to go to Bobby Charltons football school in the 90s .

[@chikaemebo6262]

Legend ❤❤❤

[@chrislofkin3066]

Legend A true great

[@alessiodelcastillo1613]

It's such a shame that he doesn't get the views and likes that players like Bruno Fernandes gets. He's undoubtedly the greatest English Footballer ever. Only Bobby Moore can be compared to him

[@jgmediting7770]

Bobby Charlton would say it was Duncan Edwards. As would anyone in the game who saw him, managers and players alike. Edwards would likely have kept Moore out of the England team, certainly as captain.

[@golden.lights.twinkle2329]

Dixie Dean

[@sportscommentaries4396]

Rest in peace

[@jeffnelson8386]

Best footballer in the world in 66 one reason we won.

[@gadaboutunited]

Weird that the video's has been uploaded with no editing, that they didn't cut out the crew. Bobby looks so well here, aged 64. Looks a shadow of his former self today, heartbreaking.

[@petersymonds9397]

Sir Bobby Charlton. England's G.O.A.T.