Jack Charlton is considered as one of the greatest head coaches in Ireland national football team. He went with his footballers to make series of achievements and trophies for Ireland. Then remarking that Ireland is one of the best football team in the top worldwide ranking.
However, before managing Ireland football, Jack Charlton had some failures and notorious stories in the past. It proved that all people will face up with difficulties, failure then success. As long as we try to overcome challenge, luck and victory can smile with you in the end of road.
In this article, we refer top the greatest memorable moments during the pro football career of Jack Charlton for Ireland football
1, Going to Euro 1988 officially
Before Euro 1988, the Republic of Ireland didn’t qualify to join any big tournament of the area. By inconsistent performances, this team was not highly appreciated for any league.
However, Charlton arrived and managed team since 1986, then he changed many records.
He contributed to change status of Irish football, from changing mentality to styles and performances. He always reminded his student about confidence and comfort against stronger teams.
After one year for head coach of Ireland, his team could defeat Brazil 1-0 at Landsdowne before surprising of all football fans. They went to the finals happily.
This was the first time in Irish football history, they can be present in one final match of a major tournament.
2, Going to World Cup 1994
After the Euro league 1988, the Ireland team always were on the top worldwide 10. They became the toughest team to be defeated for any teams.
In the time qualification, Ireland performed well to have opportunity to visit USA where they were host country for this event.
To receive this ticket, they defeated the Northern Ireland. By effort and strength, Jack Charlton could do it to make a newly memorial event for Irish football.