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Manchester Evening News
Manchester Evening News
World
Jon Robinson

Soccer school set up by Manchester United and England icon that helped discover David Beckham collapses

The football coaching business set up by Manchester United and England legend Sir Bobby Charlton has entered liquidation.

Bobby Charlton Soccer & Sports Academy was set up by the World Cup winner in 1978 and was said to be the first of its kind. It staged football skills sessions around the country and is credited with helping to discover David Beckham.

Sir Bobby is no longer involved in the company.

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