Jack Charlton's son has paid tribute to the football legend after accepting an award in his honour from an Irish Ambassador.
John Charlton was at the Tyneside Irish Centre in Newcastle city centre on Monday night to receive the Presidential Distinguished Service Award for the Irish Abroad on behalf of his late father. The award is presented by the President of Ireland to Irish citizens, or those of Irish heritage, as a means to recognise the contribution of members of the Irish diaspora.
The award for Jack Charlton was announced in November 2020 but, due to the pandemic, it was not possible to hold the ceremony at the President’s residence that year. Instead, the award was presented to Jack's family in Newcastle by the Ambassador of Ireland to Great Britain, Adrian O’Neill, during his visit to the city.
