JACK Charlton cut the ribbon to open the new offices of Protech Human Resourcing yesterday, watched by managing director Kevin Kinnon.

A member of England's 1966 World Cup winning side, Mr Charlton was opening Protech's site, in Carliol Square, Newcastle.

The company specialises in recruiting in the construction and engineering industries.

Mr Charlton, who is a former manager of Newcastle, Middlesbrough and the Republic of Ireland, took part in a question and answer session.

He then mingled with guests who were keen to hear tales of his footballing career.