Terry Venables: Former England manager dies aged 80
Terry Venables led England to an unforgettable victory at Euro 96. The 80-year-old former manager of QPR, Tottenham, and Barcelona has since passed away. Gary Lineker has praised him as the "most innovative and best coach."
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Terry Venables, who used to be the coach for England's national team, has passed away at the age of 80.
Venables led England to an unforgettable journey in Euro 96 semis, thanks to his successful stints as a manager with Crystal Palace, QPR, Barcelona, and Tottenham.
As a player, he took part in more than 500 matches for Chelsea, Tottenham, QPR, and Crystal Palace.
Venables had abilities beyond football. He collaborated in writing mystery books while he was an active player, these books later adapted to a television show called Hazell that revolved around a quick-witted investigator from London. Hazell had a run of twenty-two episodes aired between 1978 and 1979.
The family of Venables declared that they were extremely upset over the passing of their beloved husband and father who passed away peacefully yesterday following a prolonged illness.
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Spurs To Honor Aston Villa With A Minute's Applause
Venables is widely respected at Tottenham for his impressive achievements. He was successful in winning the FA Cup as a player and manager. To honor his legacy, the club has decided to perform a minute of applause before their upcoming Premier League game against Aston Villa on Sunday.
A message stated that it was with great sadness that the club had received news of the death of Terry Venables, who had previously played for and managed the team.
We express our heartfelt sympathy to Terry's loved ones during this very challenging moment. As a form of tribute, we will have a minute of applause before starting the game, and our team members will wear black bands on their arms while playing this afternoon's match against Aston Villa.
"May Terry's soul rest in peace."
"Venables Remembered: Neville And Southgate Pay Tribute"
Gareth Southgate, the coach of the England team, praised Venables as an exceptional individual who had the ability to make everyone feel valued. It is worth noting that Southgate himself missed a crucial penalty in the semi-finals of the Euro 96, where England lost against Germany.
He stated: "His tactics were exceptional, and he had a fantastic demeanor that enabled him to manage players of all ages and levels of fame. He was receptive to new ideas, always envisaging the future, embraced life's pleasures and fostered a splendid atmosphere during his time with England, which enabled his players to thrive and achieve a remarkable accomplishment in English football history."
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Gary Neville made his England debut under Venables' coaching. Neville praised Venables as the best coach he has ever had for England. He said he is his number one coach throughout his career.
On X, Neville expressed his admiration for a person's proficiency in modifying systems during matches and between games. He was amazed by this ability and believed that England would greatly benefit from having more individuals like him. Neville also expressed regret that this person left after Euro 96, as he felt that England never reached the same level of success without him.
As I reflect on my cherished moments with Terry, I confidently declare that he is the most skilled coach from Britain in terms of technical ability.
Alan Shearer, a former football player for England and a key player for Venables' Euro 96 team, shared on X that he was deeply saddened by the news that Terry Venables had passed away. He paid his respects by saying "Rest in Peace, Boss. You were an amazing leader and I owe you so much."
During a conversation with Sky Sports, Alan Smith expressed that he believes England is finally beginning to perform at the same level seen when Terry was the leader of the team. Although Terry had skilled players, his ability to build strong team dynamics resulted in a highly prosperous squad.
He made a great contribution to the game of football both as a manager of the England team and a club manager.
The head of the LMA, Richard Bevan, expressed his sorrow on learning about the death of Terry Venables, who was a member and former president of the LMA. Bevan conveyed his condolences to Yvette and Terry's entire family, and extended his sympathies during this difficult time.
