Fundraiser begins to create artwork at Hillsborough Stadium in memory of former Sheffield Wednesday boss Jack Charlton

Charlton, a World Cup-winner with England in 1966, guided the Owls to promotion from the Football League Third Division in 1980 – overseeing the famous ‘Boxing Day Massacre’ win over Sheffield United.

He passed away on Friday, 10 July at the age of 85. He was diagnosed with lymphoma in the last year and was also suffering from dementia.

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Now fans want to raise £2,000 to pay for a commemorative piece of wall art to be displayed at the club’s home ground.

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Mel Pemberton, who set up a Just Giving page for the fundraising drive, said the request has been agreed by Sheffield Wednesday.

Andrew White, who is also involved in the project, told BBC Sheffield the artwork should be displayed somewhere in the stadium where everyone can see it.

Fans will also be asked for their input on what image, or images, should be on the wall art.

Andrew said: “If there’s one person who deserves it, it’s Jack Charlton.

"It’s not just Sheffield Wednesday supporters who remember him. Other people have got the World Cup.”

Two pieces of wall art will be made, if enough money can be raised, Andrew said.

One will be located at Hillsborough Stadium, while the other will be in Sheffield city centre.

You can donate to the fundraiser on the Just Giving website.