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Leader Live
21 hours ago
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- Leader Live
Tributes paid to Wrexham footballing great Terry Hennessey
Terry Hennessey, who was from Llay, died aged 82 years old on Friday, August 8. The tough-tackling defender's death was confirmed in a statement by his family which read; "A man of humility and passion, Terry Hennessey was not only a footballer of great stature but also a devoted ambassador of the sport across continents. "He spent his later years on the beautiful Mornington Peninsula in Australia, where he remained closely connected to football as both a mentor and enthusiast. "Terry was a devoted husband to the late Sandra for over 44 years. Terry is survived by his son Dean, daughter Samantha and son-in-law Jim. "Terry was a loving grandfather of six grandchildren and four great grandchildren. "We pay tribute to a man whose influence transcended borders and whose legacy will endure through the many lives he touched on and off the pitch. "Rest in peace, Terry. You will forever be part of football's proud history and much-loved family man." Former clubs including Derby County - who Hennessey won the First Division title with in 71/72 under the legendary Brian Clough - wore black armbands in tribute over the weekend. In tribute, they wrote; "Derby County is saddened by the passing of former player Terry Hennessey. Hennessey won the First Division title in 1971/72 and made a total of 82 appearances for the club. Derby County's deepest condolences and thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time." Derby County is saddened by the passing of former player Terry Hennessey. Hennessey won the First Division title in 1971/72 and made a total of 82 appearances for the club. Derby County's deepest condolences and thoughts are with his family and friends at this difficult time. Hennessey began his professional football career at Birmingham City, having been spotted by the club's Chief Scout Don Dorman. He would go on to make 202 appearances for the Blues and was part of the side that won the League Cup in 1963 with a historic victory over Aston Villa. He also captained the side in the 1961 Fairs Cup Final against Roma. The club wrote; "Birmingham City is saddened to learn of the passing of the Club's former player Terry Hennessey at the age of 82. "Everyone at Birmingham City sends their sincerest condolences to Terry's family and friends at this sad time." TOP STORIES TODAY North Wales actress delighted to return home on UK tour for 'dream role' Discover the 'chocolate box' village in North Wales named among the UK's best He would later be sold to Nottingham Forest for a club-record fee in 1965, where he became captain and made over 180 appearances between 1965 and 1970. In their tribute, the club wrote; "All at Nottingham Forest are saddened to learn of the passing of former Forest captain, Terry Hennessey. "Everyone at the Club sends their condolences to Mr. Hennessey's family and friends at this extremely difficult time." On the international stage for Wales, Hennessey played 39 times for Wales. Years later, his cousin, goalkeeper Wayne would become one of Cymru's most-capped players ever with 109 matches to his name. After hanging up his boots, Hennessey took charge at Tamworth before going on to manage in America with Tulsa Roughnecks, Australia with Melbourne Croatia and Germany with Heidelberg.
BBC News
4 days ago
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- BBC News
'Newcastle United became the tether that kept me rooted there'
You have been sharing your stories and photos about why you love is a final selection of your submissions, but do make sure you scroll down this page to see all the best responses from throughout the week: Howard: I've been a supporter since 1965. In 1968, I was appointed first cashier at Lloyds on Newgate Street where Newcastle United banked. Every home game we would go to the ground to collect the takings from the gate men.I have many stories around this, including how we came to almost lead the players out for the first leg of the Fairs Cup Final. After they won the cup, Bobby Moncur came to the branch with the cup as the club felt they needed to improve security and asked that we hold it for safekeeping and handed the cup to me. No selfies in those days. John: I was born in North Shields, but moved away when I was three. Newcastle United became the tether that kept me rooted there, no matter the distance. My first ever football match wasn't even at Newcastle but hiding within the home fans at the City Ground in Nottingham. My dad was praying that eight-year-old me would keep quiet when Shearer put away a penalty right in front of us. We made it through undetected, a win for the Toon in our memory, and shared a laugh on the way home at our 'secret mission'.
