Big Jack has hip surgery

Former Ireland boss Jack Charlton is recovering in hospital after undergoing hip replacement surgery following a fall at his home.

Sat, 03 Mar, 2012 - 00:00

Damian Spellman

The 76-year-old, who along with brother Bobby was part of the England team which beat West Germany 4-2 after extra-time in the 1966 World Cup final, had the operation at Newcastle’s Royal Victoria Infirmary.

Son John said: “He’s fine. He had the operation this morning (Friday) and the operation was fine. Everything went well.

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Courts Soccer Place: Newcastle Place: Morpeth, Northumberland Person: Big Jack Person: Jack Charlton Person: Bobby Person: John Person: Pat Event: 1966 World Cup Final Organisation: England Organisation: West Germany Organisation: Leeds

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