Former Leeds, Tottenham, Coventry and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75 with tributes pouring in
Terry Yorath has been remembered as a Leeds United ‘legend’ following his death at the age of 75. The midfielder started his career at Elland Road, before going on to play club football for Tottenham, Coventry and Vancouver Whitecaps, while he represented Wales as both a player and a manager. His children – including broadcaster Gabby Logan – have paid tribute to a ‘quiet, kind and gentle man’.
Former Leeds, Tottenham and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died at the age of 75.
A much-loved figure in the game, Yorath came through the ranks at Elland Road as a youngster, before going on to make 198 appearances for Leeds from 1967 to 1976, winning a top-flight title in 1974.
He then went on to play for Coventry, Spurs and Vancouver Whitecaps, before his managerial career saw him work at Swansea, Cardiff and the Lebanon national team, among others.
A statement from Yorath’s children read: “To most he was a revered footballing hero, but to us he was Dad; a quiet, kind and gentle man.
“Our hearts are broken but we take comfort knowing that he will be reunited with our brother, Daniel.”
Yorath had four children, among which is BBC Sport presenter Gabby Logan, who left Wednesday’s Match of the Day programme in order to be with her father.
The others are Louise, Jordan and Daniel, who died in 1992 at the age of 15 from a genetic heart condition known as hypertrophic cardiomyopathy.
In club football, it was at Leeds where Yorath enjoyed the most success. As well as the 1973-74 league title, he also picked up runners-up medals in the FA Cup, European Cup and Cup Winners’ Cup.
Paying tribute to Yorath, the club wrote: “Everyone at Leeds United will remember Terry fondly on and off pitch, and we are devastated by his passing.
“He will always be a club legend and we offer our sincerest condolences to his friends and family.”
Tottenham have also marked Yorath’s death on social media, with a post which read: “We are extremely saddened to learn of the passing of our former player Terry Yorath.
“The thoughts and love of everyone at the Club are with Terry’s family and friends at this difficult time.”
Yorath was also a pivotal player for his national side, where he also spent much of his managerial career.
He was capped 59 times by Wales and captained the side on 42 of those occasions – scoring twice along the way.
When he turned his attention to management, Yorath came close to achieving something special after taking Wales to the brink of qualifying for the 1994 World Cup.
However, they were beaten 2-1 by Romania in their final qualifier to miss out on a place in the United States.
“Terry Yorath will be remembered as a hugely popular and successful figure in the history of our national team,” the Welsh FA said in tribute to Yorath.
“Cwsg mewn hedd [sleep in peace], Terry.”
Yorath also managed at club level and was in the dugout as a player-coach at Valley Parade when the Bradford City stadium fire disaster happened in 1985.
He had two spells as Swansea boss, before taking on Cardiff, Sheffield Wednesday and Lebanon – who he helped rise 60 places in the FIFA world rankings.
Yorath’s final managerial job came at non-league club Margate FC.
They said: “Everyone at Margate FC is saddened to hear of the passing of former Blues Manager Terry Yorath.
“Terry managed the ‘Gate 44 times in 2008.
“Our thoughts are with the friends and family of Terry at this difficult time.”
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