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Jorge Costa RIP
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How lucky were we to have such a man wear our shirt?
Mourinho once reflected fondly on a story involving Costa and his incredible influence as captain of Porto.
The former Chelsea boss said: "I had captains who were not leaders. I had one at Porto, Jorge Costa. One day, we were losing a match against a team called Belenenses, we were down 2-0 at halftime. I was walking to the locker room, and everyone saw I was furious.
"When I was about to enter, Jorge Costa told me, 'Wait outside for two minutes, please.’ He went in, closed the door, and did the dirty work for me. Then he opened the door and said, ‘Coach us.’ Because in the locker room, he did everything I would have done.
We won 3-2. He was a center-back, had never scored goals in his life; that day, he scored two. Captain and leader are very different things. You can’t buy leaders. You can’t manufacture leaders. And when you have them, your team is one step ahead."
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2nd that. He wore the badge with pride, one of my favourite players of all time and had the privilege to meet him. RIP Jorge, you will sorely missedChris_from_Sidcup said:One of the greatest centre backs we've ever had. RIP Jorge.1 -
Shocked and gutted. What a top player he was for us. So young. RIP Tank.0
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What a player , just looked a cut above anyone else on the field as soon as we signed him. RIP1
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Far too young.RIP Jorge and thanks for the memories.0
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Devastating news.
RIP Jorge.
One of the finest to wear the shirt.0 -
In 67 years he was the greatest centre half I have ever seen play for us….and I have seen some great ones.
Deceptively fast but never looked rushed, simply because he knew all the short cuts.
Cool and collected, tough as nails but could never be classed as a dirty player.
Always intrigued me to see the way he tutored Jonathan Fortune and turned them into a formidable pairing for a while. I am certain if you asked Jonathan the best player he played alongside he would say it was “ The tank”.
RIP…..Jorge…..RIP. 👋🏼👏🙁15 -
The Fish Costa fortune era was where we peaked as a club. Was there for his debut and there for his last game. As others have mentioned, I always thought he would manage us one day. A very sad day. RIP.4
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Really sad news this. Outstanding player. Gutted we didnt keep him but look what he went to achieve.
RIP Jorge.1 -
Rubbish news. Loved watching him play.
Rest in Peace Jorge.0 - Sponsored links:
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R.I.P Jorge, undoubtedly one of the best defenders to wear a Charlton shirt.0
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The great story from Curbs shortly after Jorge's arrival.
The boys were going out for a golf day and Curbs asked Jorge if he wanted to come along.
'Do you own any clubs Jorge' asked Curbs
'yes' came the reply.
'.... One in Albufeira and one in Vilamoura'!20 -
Such sad news, what a fine player he was, and how quickly he won our love.
My sincere sympathy to his family, friends , and colleagues.0 -
Holy Shit.RIP
one of the best to ever do it in a Charlton shirt.1 -
RIP. Terrible news. A great player and it was an honour to watch him play for us.0
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Such awful news, one of my favourite Charlton players ever RIP Jorge0
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Terrible news.Legend of a player for us even though was only here for a short period.1
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Terrible news, no age as well.RIP Tank0
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RIP Tank... one of a kind and a true leader. Had an amazing impact in such a short time.0
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Was not expecting this. Terrible news. RIP0
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Shocked by this news. Apparently a heart attack at the training centre of his beloved Porto. A wonderful character and world class defender. Will always live on in my best ever Charlton 11.2
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17 games and he became a legend,what a player,rip jorge and thanks for the memory.1
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RIP the tank, what a defender.0
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Devastating news, one of the best players I’ve seen in a Charlton shirt. No doubt the club will hold a minute silence in memory of Jorge and young Ethan. Life is so precious. RIP the Tank1
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First, Terry Reid, now big Jorge. Bad day for legends! Fabulous centre back who did more in half a season than many of our other legends. He was immense in the final day draw at Old Trafford. RIP Jorge.0
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Will never forget the headline when Charlton were marching up the table with Jorge next to Jon Fortune at the back.
Costa , Fortune - Costa Nothing.
Jorge will always be fondly remembered by Charlton fans as a great.
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What a player for Charlton.
2002 World Cup. Always remember this player with pride. Came to our club to save / recovery his career.
One of the few foreign footballers I enjoyed watching.
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RIP, no age at all.0
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That's really hit me to be fair! He's only 5 years older than me
Unbelievable player and it was a privilege to see im play for us and to meet him. Such a calm, quiet and unassuming guy - completly different to the guy on the pitch
RIP Jorge
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RIP Absolute legend0
