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Condolences from teams Venables played for and managed:
We are deeply saddened to learn of the passing of Terry Venables at the age of 80.
Having won two senior caps as a player, Terry went onto manage the #ThreeLions between 1994 and 1996 – proudly leading us to the semi-finals of Euro 96.
Our thoughts and condolences are with… pic.twitter.com/e1zzUpCZCn
— England (@England) November 26, 2023
We are deeply saddened by the passing of former QPR player and manager Terry Venables.
All our thoughts are with his loved ones at this incredibly sad time.
May he rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/dmitJabeOn
— QPR FC (@QPR) November 26, 2023
Everyone at Chelsea Football Club is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former Blue, Terry Venables, aged 80.
The thoughts and condolences of everyone at the Club are with his family and friends at this difficult time.
Rest in peace, Terry. 💙 pic.twitter.com/Kk23R0TFF2
— Chelsea FC (@ChelseaFC) November 26, 2023
FC Barcelona deeply regrets the passing of Terry Venables, who managed Barça from 1984 to 1987. Our condolences to his loved ones. Rest in peace. pic.twitter.com/3zD3o6T0ve
— FC Barcelona (@FCBarcelona) November 26, 2023
The Club is extremely saddened to learn of the passing of former player and manager Terry Venables.
Our deepest condolences are with Terry’s friends and family at this incredibly difficult time. In tribute, we shall hold a minute’s applause prior to kick-off and our players will… pic.twitter.com/ot67eolKJl
— Tottenham Hotspur (@SpursOfficial) November 26, 2023
🤍 Everyone at #LUFC is deeply saddened to learn of the passing of former manager Terry Venables. Our thoughts and condolences are with Terry’s family and friends at this incredibly sad time. Rest in peace, Terry pic.twitter.com/rYnaVl5g6r
— Leeds United (@LUFC) November 26, 2023
Gary Neville, another to play under Venables at Euro 96, writes: “So sorry to hear the news of my very first England coach, Terry Venables. A man who gave me a chance to play for my country and became without a shadow of doubt my number one England coach in my whole career.
“I sit here today thinking back to my special times with Terry and can say he is without doubt the most technically gifted British coach we’ve ever produced.”
So sorry to hear the news of my very first England coach, Terry Venables. A man who gave me a chance to play for my country and became without a shadow of doubt my number one England coach in my whole career.
There were three things that were important to me about Venables. The… pic.twitter.com/J7QWMcOvmp
— Gary Neville (@GNev2) November 26, 2023
Gary Lineker, who played under Venables at Barcelona and Tottenham, pays tribute to his former manager. “The best, most innovative coach that I had the privilege and pleasure of playing for,” writes Lineker. “He was vibrant, he was charming, he was witty, he was a friend.”
Alan Shearer, who led the line for England at Euro 96, writes: “RIP Boss. I owe you so much. You were amazing.”
Devastated to hear that Terry Venables has died. The best, most innovative coach that I had the privilege and pleasure of playing for. He was much more, though, than just a great manager, he was vibrant, he was charming, he was witty, he was a friend. He’ll be hugely missed.…
— Gary Lineker (@GaryLineker) November 26, 2023
Extremely sad news the great Terry Venables has passed away. RIP Boss. I owe you so much. You were amazing. 🙏🏻🥲 🏴 ❤️
— Alan Shearer (@alanshearer) November 26, 2023
Preamble
We begin today’s coverage with sad news. Terry Venables, who played for and managed Tottenham, has died at the age of 80. He won the FA Cup twice with the club, taking to the field in 1967 against Chelsea and running the show from the touchline against Nottingham Forest in 1991.
Today’s fixture was billed as a thriller between fourth and fifth; now it becomes a poignant affair. Black armbands will be worn and a minute’s applause will precede kick-off to remember a significant figure in the English game – after managing Spurs, Venables went on to take the England job, helming that famous run to the semis at Euro 96. He also won two caps as a player.
I’ll be here to take you through coverage of today – feel free to drop me a line with your thoughts, queries and tributes.
