Tottenham pay emotional tribute to Terry Venables who won FA Cup as player and manager of club ahead of Aston Villa game
TOTTENHAM have paid an emotional tribute to their former boss and player Terry Venables who has died aged 80.
Ahead of their Premier League clash against Aston Villa a minute’s applause was held at the Tottenham Hotspur Stadium with Spurs stars wearing a black armband in honour of the legendary boss.
Venables’ family published the news of his death on Sunday morning.
As both a player and manager at Tottenham a minute’s applause was held before their clash against Aston Villa on Sunday afternoon in North London.
Ange Postecoglou‘s side with Unai Emery‘s squad applauded the England legend alongside fans.
Spurs released a statement ahead of the tribute which read: “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 wear black armbands during this afternoon’s fixture against Aston Villa.
“Rest in peace, Terry .”
Terry won the FA Cup as a player and manager for Spurs in 1966-67 and in 1990-91 respectively.
Then as a midfielder, Venables made over 500 appearances for Chelsea, Tottenham, QPR and Crystal Palace as a player.
Venables then turned to a career in managing and led Crystal Palace, QPR, Barcelona and Tottenham to great achievements in club football.
The Englishman was then best known for managing England and leading the Three Lions to the semi-finals at Euro 1996.
He also managed the Australian National team from 1997-98.
Fellow Aussie and Spurs boss Postecoglou also released a statement prior to the game on Sky Sports.
He said: “If you are asking about a person who embodies everything this football club has always wanted to be, it is Terry.
“It wasn’t just about the way he managed or coached, it was the person he was.
“He influenced Australia as well. He was the manager of the national team and almost got us to the World Cup.
“But the biggest testament is that anyone who I have ever come across that has worked with him will say he is by far the best coach, manager and tactician they have come across.”