He led England to the semi-final of Euro 1996 and triumphed in Spain with FC Barcelona. Terry Venables has died.
English football has only one major title in its history, the 1966 World Cup, but does not have to be ashamed of a semi-finalist place at Euro 1996. The coach at the time was called Terry Venables. The latter has just died, at the age of 80, we learned on Sunday.
So sad to hear Terry Venables has died. 500+ appearances as a player, and won the League Cup with #CFC and FA Cup with #THFC.
Yet best known as a manager. Got second-tier QPR to an FA Cup Final and guided Spurs to victory in the tournament. Also won LaLiga with Barcelona and… pic.twitter.com/cSgWl0S9xj
— Ben Jacobs (@JacobsBen) November 26, 2023
Before taking charge of the Three Lions (1994-1996), Terry Venables had coached Crystal Palace (1976-1980 and 1998-1999), Queens Park Rangers (1980-1984), FC Barcelona (1984-1987), Tottenham ( 1987-1991), then after Middlesbrough (2000-2001) and Leeds United (2002-2003).
RIP Terry Venables 🕊️
He was the last Tottenham manager to win us the FA Cup. pic.twitter.com/1SLhY1wsMT
— Tottenham France 🇫🇷 (@Spurs_Fra) November 26, 2023
The Dagenham native’s track record includes a Spanish championship title (1985) and an English Cup (1991). Terry Venables had a professional career as a midfielder between 1960 and 1975, playing for Chelsea, Tottenham, Queens Park Rangers and Crystal Palace.
