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Alex Dunne

Jack Charlton: The iconic Walkinstown Roundabout video that perfectly sums up his Ireland team's impact on the nation

If there was one video that could sum up Jack Charlton's massive impact on Ireland - both in sport and culturally - it remains these iconic images.

It was 1990 and Ireland had just beaten Romania on penalties to make it to the quarter finals of the World Cup in Italy.

Arsenal's David O'Leary netted the winning penalty in the shootout to book a quarter-final date with the hosts.

And the Walkinstown Roundabout became the home of one of Ireland's most iconic World Cup moments as hundreds of punters converged on the roundabout to celebrate the win.

Crowds emerged from the Kestrel and Cherry Tree and took over the roundabout in a moment that is now immortalised.

The clip has grown to near-mythical status, the perfect representation of the impact that great Ireland side - with Charlton at the helm - at it's peak.

The legendary Republic of Ireland manager died at the age of 85 yesterday.

The former Leeds and England defender who won a World Cup winner's medal in 1966, had been diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year and was also battling dementia.

A family statement read: "Jack died peacefully on Friday, July 10 at the age of 85. He was at home in Northumberland, with his family by his side.

"As well as a friend to many, he was a much-adored husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather.

"We cannot express how proud we are of the extraordinary life he led and the pleasure he brought to so many people in different countries and from all walks of life.

"He was a thoroughly honest, kind, funny and genuine man who always had time for people.

"His loss will leave a huge hole in all our lives but we are thankful for a lifetime of happy memories."

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