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Today, the country woke up to the news that we had lost a sporting giant in Jack Charlton. This SportsJOE 12 o’clock quiz is dedicated to Big Jack.
The former England defender and Ireland manager passed away at the age of 85 and leaves behind a loving family, two grateful nations and millions of people who’s live he enriched through football and his outgoing personality.
“We’ve got a game to win… ”
ROUND 1. TV & MOVIES.
Jack Charlton once delivered this quote on the BBC, "If we beat England, I'm delighted.... I like to see England win other games, as long as it doesn't interfere with the Irish!" Who was he talking to?
Jack Charlton once delivered this quote on the BBC, "If we beat England, I'm delighted.... I like to see England win other games, as long as it doesn't interfere with the Irish!" Who was he talking to?
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What Wolves and Northern Ireland player, known as 'The Doog', was Jack Charlton on punditry duty with here in 1974?
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After what drawn Ireland game did Eamon Dunphy toss his pen in disgust at Jack Charlton's tactics?
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Who gave Big Jack a grilling on this RTE show in 2008?
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"They worked very hard, there, and played very hard. And when they played, they played soccer football". Who intro-ed Jack with this line in 1988?
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ROUND 2. GEOGRAPHY.
Leeds United signed Charlton up as a teenage in the 1950s. What is their home ground?
Leeds United signed Charlton up as a teenage in the 1950s. What is their home ground?
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At what stadium did Charlton become a World Cup winner in 1966?
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Under Charlton, Ireland qualified for Euro 88. Where was that tournament held?
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In what stadium did Ireland beat Italy at USA 94?
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Where was Jack Charlton's final game as Ireland manager?
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ROUND 3. RECORDS.
In what year did Charlton win the Football Writers' Player of the Year award?
In what year did Charlton win the Football Writers' Player of the Year award?
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How many league titles did Charlton win as a player with Leeds United?
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Early into his reign, what tournament did Ireland win under Charlton?
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Under Charlton, how many major tournaments did Ireland qualify for?
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Who scored Ireland's first ever goal at a major football tournament?
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ROUND 4. GENERAL KNOWLEDGE.
What former Liverpool boss did the FAI want as their first choice before Charlton was appointed?
What former Liverpool boss did the FAI want as their first choice before Charlton was appointed?
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"By the way, the f****** Pope would've saved that!" Who did Charlton say this to?
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"Back at the hotel -now I'm talking about three or four nights before a game - Jack would say 'If you want to have a few pints, just take it easy'." What former Man United player said this?
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“I know you. You are a trouble maker. I’m bigger than you.” What pundit did Charlton say this to at his first press conference as Ireland boss?
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"Ya d***head. Ya f****** cheat!" Charlton was given a touchline ban at USA 94 for backing up what player after his foul-mouhed outburst at a fourth official?
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