Charlton
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noun
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Bobby, full name Sir Robert Charlton . born 1937, English footballer; played for Manchester United (1956–73) and England (1958–70) for whom he played 106 times, scoring 49 goals (an England record)
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his brother, Jack, full name John Charlton. born 1935, English footballer: played for Leeds United (1952–73) and England for whom he won 35 caps; manager of the Republic of Ireland (1986–95)
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Ethan Ade-Oduwale:, external Played for Charlton Athletic's under-10s academy team.
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Spent a season on loan at Charlton.
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Gordon Jago:, external After playing for Charlton Athletic, he enjoyed a successful spell as manager of Queens Park Rangers.
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He spent 11 years at Old Trafford with his 237 goals placing him third in Manchester United's history behind Wayne Rooney and Sir Bobby Charlton.
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The Grand started with a handful of screens and lobby interiors styled with Old Hollywood memorabilia — including a statue of Charlton Heston as Moses in “The 10 Commandments” that has overlooked a working wishing well since before I can remember — and has kept on expanding.
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