Memories from 1985: When Sir Bobby Charlton took his soccer sessions to Thurleston High School

Manchester United and England football legend Sir Bobby Charlton in action at the former Thurleston High School (Image: Archant)

The session was run by the legend himself and attracted dozens of youngsters from across the town, and perhaps further afield, who were tasked with a number of drills and given tips to improve their skills.

Sir Bobby Charlton watches on during the session (Image: Archant)

The event was held on the playing field at Thurleston High School, now called Ormiston Endeavour Academy.

The soccer school was a chance for the town's youngsters to meet with the football legend, who was an idol to many (Image: Archant)

Sir Bobby Charlton is regarded as one of the greatest midfielders of all time, and an essential member of the England team that won the World Cup in 1966, and a club legend at Manchester United.

The session attracted dozens of youngsters (Image: Archant)

The school is now known as the Bobby Charlton Soccer and Sports Academy.

Sir Bobby Charlton hosted the session himself (Image: Archant)

Did you take part in the session at Thurleston High School in 1985? Can you spot yourself or anyone you know in these pictures?

Participants were set a number of drill activities (Image: Archant)

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Were you among the many youngsters to take part in the Bobby Charlton Soccer School when it visited the former Thurleston High School? (Image: Archant)