Football and theatre ... a symbol of the love and loyalty that binds and endures. RIP Charlie Hurley: the greatest centre-half the world has ever seen. You can watch our special podcast ...

Tributes have been paid to former Sunderland and Republic of Ireland defender Charlie Hurley following his death at the age of 87. Nicknamed 'The King', Hurley made more than 400 appearances for ...

Former Ireland captain Charlie Hurley has passed away at the age of 87 and tributes have been flooding in from both sides of the Irish Sea. The Cork native, who was raised in London, enjoyed a ...

He helped Sunderland to win promotion to Division 1 in 1964 and came second in the voting for FWA Footballer of the year behind Bobby Moore. "Our thoughts and prayers are with Charlie Hurley's ...

who once again backed the team in massive numbers despite a disappointing end to the season. Both Black Cats and Hornets supporters also paid tribute to the late Charlie Hurley.

Charlie Hurley: Total Sport tribute to Sunderland legend who has died at the age of 87.Charlie Hurley: Total Sport tribute to Sunderland legend who has died at the age of 87.

"Of course I wasn't getting to see much football then ... He personified Sunderland. Charlie the Great will never be forgotten." Led by Hurley, Sunderland would go on to seal promotion at the ...

Charlie Hurley is the greatest player to have represented Sunderland AFC. A man idolised by generations of fans, his legacy lives on through stories of those who were lucky enough to watch him play.

Newcastle United have paid their respects to the late Sunderland hero Newcastle United have paid their respects to Sunderland legend Charlie Hurley ... not only in football but in life too.