Legendary Everton Manager Howard Kendall Dies Aged 69
Everton's greatest ever football manager Howard Kendall has died at the age of 69.
He won the title with the club as a player in 1969 as part of the famous 'Holy Trinity' along with Alan Ball and Colin Harvey, but undoubtedly his best achievements came when he returned to Goodison Park in 1981.
Within three years he had won the First Division championship, repeating the feat in 1987. The club also won the FA Cup and European Cup-Winners' Cup during an era in which the Toffees became a powerhouse of British football.
Described by fans as 'a true great' and a 'legendary manager', Kendall died this morning in hospital in Southport.
In a statement, the club said: "The most successful manager in the history of the Club and one of the greatest players to pull on the Everton jersey. He passed away in hospital in Southport this morning at the age of 69, surrounded by loved ones.
The thoughts of everyone associated with the Club are with Howard’s family at this difficult time."
Howard Kendall was inducted into the English Football Hall of Fame in 2005 in recognition of his contribution to the game.
Gary Linekar tweeted: 'Saddened to hear Howard Kendall passed away. Brilliantly managed the best club side I ever played for at Everton. Great bloke #RIP'