Jack Charlton: The Autobiography

'I know who you are: you're The Boss.'
The words of His Holiness John Paul II, on meeting Jack Charlton and his Republic of Ireland team before the 1990 World Cup finals,

Indeed, Jack Charlton is The Boss - a man whose strength of character has driven him to achievements beyond the scope of his own natural talents or those of the teams who have played under him. As a player,

'I know who you are: you're The Boss.'
The words of His Holiness John Paul II, on meeting Jack Charlton and his Republic of Ireland team before the 1990 World Cup finals,

Indeed, Jack Charlton is The Boss - a man whose strength of character has driven him to achievements beyond the scope of his own natural talents or those of the teams who have played under him. As a player, he touched the pinnacle in England's legendary 1966 World Cup wining team. As a manager, he dragged the Republic of Ireland team from the backwaters of the international football to compete with the world's best. As a man, he is noted for his forthright personality - one whose views are as honest as they are respected.