Is this something we really needed to know? Just seems a bit unnecessary
Sir Bobby Charlton has died
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I don’t think it’s undignified at all. Lots of people that age will pass this way and it’s just a factor of life. You become frailer and the likelihood and impact of you falling greatly increases each year. My Grandad passed in a similar way.
Yea my grand mother had dementia and fell a few times as well. One time she broke her hip because of a fall.
I think this kind of thing happens more than you’d think. Thankfully, I’m sure he wasn’t lying at the bottom of the stairs for hours in pain.
Given he’s the last survivor of Munich and had a terrible disease, I don’t see how it’s possible to say it’s before his time, he was clearly really struggling with dementia.
Don’t get me wrong guys, I know all the above (although I’d argue there is nothing dignified about dementia) - my paternal Grandma had dementia to the point she didn’t even know who my dad was, and didn’t remember her owner mum had died decades earlier, and my mums mother in law (2nd marriage) died last year after a fall in a care home, and she too had advanced dementia.
Maybe I didn’t pick my words well enough.
Sir Bobby is an absolute hero and to think of him as frail, elderly and vunerable is painful. It was a shock I guess to be reminded that he is just human after all. Emotion will probably be similar when Sir Alex’s time comes.
One of the reasons I started to support the club back in the 50s - now he's died, it feels, after tonight, that the club has died as well. I know we'll rise again, but it's going to be a long time coming with the current crop around - on the field and in the boardroom.
Why not? It's just part of life.
Also an indication of how much impact heading those old heavy leather balls ultimately had on the footballers of that generation. Dementia is a relatively new disease in so much as we are just learning about its impact and the potential causes.
We already knew he had dementia. I’m talking about the fact he had a fall and hit his head on a radiator.
Falling is one of the most common problems for the elderly -- and very common with dementia patients too.
Bittersweet seeing this again, they look like they had a lot of fun doing this ad
Yeah this. I hope that if anything, his passing away now prevented future suffering for him.
I’ve thought about this a lot though since he passed away…
There’s just something so raw about someone who was such a physical superman being ravaged so quickly by dementia that it adds a sadness to it.
But, as many have said, this is common with old people and at least he had almost Universal respect and Love all around him all his life and left a legacy that is far beyond any other British player.
But still, I think of him in that home, I imagine the image of him falling over and something about it chokes me up. Probably a mixture of empathy toward him and also projection of just the sadness of ageing / life in general.
I guess the take away from Sir Bobby is always one of inspiration, that’s the least his memory deserves.
Lovely old film. They don’t make adverts like that anymore. Thanks for sharing.
Hadn’t seen that before, it’s fantastic
It will be very poignant I’m sure. A truly great player and a lovely man who epitomised Manchester United will leave the stage for the last time. He was the club’s preeminent link to the pre-Munich era. My dad and grandad were at Wembley in 1968 to see Bobby lift the European Cup. A true great.
Mark Noble is not someone I had imagined would be there.
Ten Hag opps to grill him for not attending
That'll be the narrative. The truth is the Glazers don't really give a shit.
A bit distasteful of the manager not to attend. It must be a very important commitment.
Some absolute legends on that list paying tribute to the ultimate United legend god speed sir Bobby
How did Mark Noble bag himself an invite?
It says long-standing so I'll assume it's something that was organised long ago and couldn't be altered.
All Premier League clubs were invited to send a representative.
He's West Ham's Sporting Director so will be there representing the club.
Keane and Ferguson are going to be in the same place at the same time? 
Never mind the Glazers attracting protestors, I’m pretty sure Keane would still try to swing for Ferguson regardless of the time and place.
Never mind the Glazers attracting protestors, I’m pretty sure Keane would still try to swing for Ferguson regardless of the time and place.Keane and Ferguson are going to be in the same place at the same time?
Don't be so disrespectful
Watching MUTV to see Sir Bobby's cortege at Old Trafford
Just saw a pic of Sir Alex....
Just saw a pic of Sir Alex....
Got it on now. Been watching it on Sky Sports News.Watching MUTV to see Sir Bobby's cortege at Old Trafford
Just saw a pic of Sir Alex....
Surprised our manager isn't at the funeral. But great to see so many legends
My granda alway loved Bobby Charlton off and on the pitch, which is about the best tribute I can make to anyone. RiP
My granda alway loved Bobby Charlton off and on the pitch, which is about the best tribute I can make to anyone. RiP
Oh I didn't realise it was on Sky.
Sir Alex has been through this October......
I think there is something about that. Think there is some prior appointment he couldn't miss.
It's nice to see the academy kids there
Funeral Coverage is on MUTV and YouTube
Very appropriate.
I have to admit that today, I have a very large lump in my throat thinking about the greatest Manchester United player ever and the greatest player I have ever seen funeral today.
Bryan not looking very well.
His last visit to Old Trafford. Bless him