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Sir Bobby Charlton Called Celtic Icon ‘One of Best Strikers’ in Football History

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Many consider Sir Bobby Charlton to be the greatest player England has ever produced. To countless Manchester United supporters, he also stands as the club’s finest-ever footballer, having scored 249 times across 758 matches.

Because he is such a revered figure in the game, his views on other legendary players always attract attention. On one occasion, he even singled out a Celtic icon, describing him as one of the greatest strikers in football history.

That player was Bobby Lennox.

Sir Bobby Charlton’s Praise For Bobby Lennox

Legendary Celtic striker Bobby Lennox

While younger supporters may not immediately recognise his name, Lennox was an outstanding player in his time. Remarkably, his tally of 25 major trophies has been surpassed by only three British footballers.

He was also a key member of Celtic’s legendary Lisbon Lions side, which lifted the European Cup in 1967. Over the course of his career with the club, the Scotland international scored 277 goals in 586 appearances, and he still ranks as Celtic’s second-highest scorer ever.

With a record like that, it’s no surprise he drew praise from stars of his era, including Charlton, who once remarked:

“If I’d had Lennox in my team, I could have played forever. He was one of the best strikers I have ever seen.”

He would spend the bulk of his career at Celtic, but for one year in America with Houston Hurricane in 1978. Such was his impact on the game, in fact, that when Lennox was given a statue to celebrate his career, Charlton sent a touching tribute to the player.

“I had the pleasure of playing alongside Bobby several times. I thought he was a superb striker who, in my opinion, was one of the best strikers we have ever seen.

“Truly great players play for truly great teams, and few teams are as important to the history of the game as the Lisbon Lions. As the first British team to ever lift the European Cup, Bobby and his Celtic teammates set the standard for us all to follow.”

Alfredo Di Stefano ‘Admired Lennox Greatly’

Alfredo Di Stefano balancing a ball on his finger

Charlton wasn’t the only one to rate Lennox highly. Legendary Real Madrid star Alfredo Di Stefano also recalled how impressed he was when the Scottish forward:

”The Scotsman who gave me the most trouble was Bobby Lennox of Celtic. My testimonial at the Bernabeu was against Celtic as, of course, they were the champions of Europe in 1967 and, although I remember the Bernabeu rising to Jimmy Johnstone, I admired Lennox greatly.”

To have two true icons of the game dish out praise so high only goes to prove just how special Lennox was in his day.

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Brazil vs Norway Kick-Off Time Set For Change

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A second World Cup game is now set to change its kick-off time amid the decision to bring England’s Round of 16 tie vs Mexico forward by six hours. Severe weather warnings have thrown the next knockout round into chaos in the USA, Canada, and Mexico, with the Three Lions’ treacherous trip to the Azteca Stadium the biggest match affected up until now.

Already well aware they face an uphill battle to keep their World Cup dreams alive, with altitude and a hostile atmosphere coming into effect, Thomas Tuchel’s side are now set to play at midday local time, which brings about the issues of 33 degree heat. El Tri, meanwhile, will be licking their lips at extending their imperious home record that has seen them lose just twice across their previous 89 matches.

However, another match has now also been affected by thunderstorms, while it is not certain if it is the last. FIFA are yet to issue a statement on the chaos, with one being expected imminently.

FIFA Set To Change Kick-Off Time Of Second World Cup Tie

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Norway vs Brazil, currently scheduled for Sunday 9PM BST at the MetLife Stadium in New Jersey, is also reportedly being changed. That’s according to Brazilian journalist Raisa Simplicio, who has alleged that the new kick-off will be one hour later – but while storms have been the issue in Mexico, New York’s issue also lies in the heat.

New York City is expected to reach temperatures of 35 degrees on Sunday, with scattered thunderstorms also proving a logistical nightmare after France’s 3-0 win over Iraq during the group stages being delayed for two hours in Philadelphia.

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Man Utd Set to Complete Signing of Kit Margetson

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Manchester United are set to complete the signing of a 6 ft 4 player as they look set to add to their goalkeeping department, according to BBC Sport.

Man United‘s summer recruitment is starting to be questioned by some supporters after Tottenham Hotspur signed two midfielders they have been heavily linked with in a big-money double swoop.

Spurs have spent £185m on Mateus Fernandes and Sandro Tonali, with the Red Devils making the former their number one midfield target after accepting that a move for Nottingham Forest’s Elliot Anderson was dead in the water once the England international decided he preferred a move to rivals Manchester City instead.

United have got Ederson through the door with a move expected to be completed later this month when he returns from representing Brazil at the 2026 World Cup, but their incoming business has slowed up since, which is causing frustration after Tottenham agreed their sixth signing.

Still, Liverpool have only added one new face too and Arsenal none as of yet, so they aren’t too far behind and the World Cup was always likely to cause delays for certain targets, with Aurelien Tchouameni just one of their targets still going strong in North America for France.

BBC: Man Utd Poised to Sign Kit Margetson

Michael Carrick

While Senne Lammens has nailed down the number one shirt at Old Trafford following his debut season at the club, a reshuffle of United’s goalkeeping department is expected this summer.

Andre Onana has rejoined Turkish side Trabzonspor on another season-long loan deal, while there have been rumours that Altay Bayindir could also depart.

With Tom Heaton already extending his stay at Old Trafford, an exit for Bayindir would mean United need to sign a new back-up stopper.

They are closing in on signing Swansea youngster Kit Margetson, according to the BBC, but he is unlikely to be thrust straight into the first-team plans should a move be completed.

The Wales Under-21 international is yet to make a first-team appearance for Swansea, but did play regular senior football for Connah’s Quay Nomads last term.

Still, the Championship outfit were keen to tie the 6 ft 4 stopper down to new terms, but he is now set to join United instead for a compensation fee.

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Man United Working on Second Goalkeeper Deal

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Man United look to have decided that their ideal goalkeeper signing this summer will be an experienced stopper who has played in the Premier League before.

Two of the most heavily linked players are former Red Devil Sam Johnstone, who could leave recently-relegated Wolverhampton Wanderers this summer, and Karl Darlow.

Leeds United have been in contract talks with the 35-year-old over staying at Elland Road after his contract expired on June 30, but now Man United are said to have tabled a contract offer to the Wales international to move to Old Trafford instead.

The club will be looking to sort the situation as soon as possible so they have the right support around Lammens from the beginning of pre-season.

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Fulham Enter Race for Man Utd’s Top Winger Target Summerville

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Fulham have now entered the race to sign Manchester United’s top target in the summer transfer window, according to journalist Jacob Steinberg.

It’s been a difficult few weeks in the transfer market for United as they miss out on a number of their key targets.

Elliot Anderson has now officially completed a move to Manchester City from Nottingham Forest despite heavy interest from United.

Mateus Fernandes was also a target for the Red Devils, but he has now completed a move to Tottenham after they paid £85m to secure his signature.

It’s back to the drawing board in terms of midfield reinforcements for the Red Devils as they look to replace both Casemiro, who has now left the club, and Manuel Ugarte, who could miss a large portion of the season due to injury.


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Fulham Join Man Utd Race

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According to a report from Guardian journalist Steinberg, Fulham have now entered the race to sign West Ham winger Crysencio Summerville, who is expected to move in the summer transfer window.

A host of clubs in the Premier League are keen on the Dutch international, including Manchester United.

Reports have claimed that Manchester United’s ‘top’ target for the winger position this summer is Summerville. The Guardian report, however, claims that a move to a team outside the elite could be the more realistic outcome, such as Fulham.

United have also opened talks to sign Summerville in a potential deal, but it will be interesting to see whether Fulham’s interest changes things.

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West Ham United's Crysencio Summerville via Reuters

An exit for Summerville in the summer transfer window feels inevitable.

A host of West Ham’s squad will be searching for moves back to the Premier League after they were relegated to the Championship last season.

Summerville was one of the Hammers’ better players last term, while he’s also produced some strong performances at the World Cup.

With the likes of Fulham and Manchester United interested in the Dutch winger, it’s incredibly unlikely that West Ham are going to be able to keep hold of him.

The London club will have to sell players in order to balance the books as they are set to miss out on large sums of money following relegation.

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