Former Coventry City striker dies following Alzheimer's battle
John Tudor was part of the squad in the 60s.
Last updated 10th Feb 2025
A former Coventry City striker has died after a battle with Alzheimer's disease.
John Tudor sadly passed away on Sunday at the age of 78.
John joined Coventry City in late 1965 before signing professional terms with Jimmy Hill’s side in January 1966.
He made his debut against Brighton in May 1966, emerging as an important striking option for City in the 1966/67 campaign as the Sky Blues won promotion to the First Division, scoring 9 goals in 16 matches that season.
He scored some important goals for the Sky Blues during the campaign, including City’s goal at Ipswich in the penultimate game of the season which ended 1-1, plus one against Millwall in the 3-1 victory which clinched the Division 2 Championship.
Tudor was not able to carry that form into the top-flight, and was even asked to play in defence in a crisis for City, but played 39 games in that first season and scored 4 goals.
He began the 1968/69 campaign at Highfield Road but left the Sky Blues in November 1968 for Sheffield United, having scored 15 goals in a total of 78 games.
Retiring from the professional game due to his persistent knee problem, Tudor became a publican in Derbyshire and Northumberland, before moving to the US, where he was Director of Coaching at Tonka United in Minnesota.
Coventry City said: "Our thoughts and condolences are with John’s family and friends at this sad time."