Tributes are being paid to the former West Ham and Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder, who has died at the age of 65.
Roeder, who also coached Gillingham, Watford and Norwich, had been battling a brain tumour.
Howard Wilkinson, chairman of the League Managers’ Association, described him as an “unassuming, kind gentleman who demonstrated lifelong dedication to the game”.
“Not one to court headlines, his commitment and application to his work at all levels warrants special mention,” he said. “Football has lost a great servant today and our sincere condolences go to Glenn’s family and friends.”
Nigel Pearson, who worked as his assistant at Newcastle, wrote on Twitter: “When I learned today the devastating, sad news that Glenn Roeder had lost his battle with a brain tumour it stopped me in my tracks.
“Not just because we shared fun on coaching courses. Not just because he asked me to be his assistant at Newcastle United where we had incredible fun together and success. Not just because he and his family, Faith, Holly, Will and Joe welcomed my family to Newcastle and made us feel included with their genuine warmth and affection.
“All of these things, and because he was a man with incredible integrity, humility, warmth, humour and humanity. A sensitive caring man who didn’t always have as high a regard for himself as others had for him. He was loved and admired by those who worked with him. I loved working to ‘Glenn time’. Nicky, Hannah & James send their love. I’ll miss you, my friend.”
Former Magpies goalkeeper Tim Krul added: “So sad to hear the news that Glenn Roeder passed away. The man who believed in me and who gave me my NUFC debut. Rest in peace.”
Roeder also enjoyed a high-profile playing career, starting out with Leyton Orient and going on to make 561 professional appearances for seven clubs.
As a coach, he worked under Glenn Hoddle with England before returning to domestic football with West Ham.
Roeder’s last stint in management came with Norwich City and he left Carrow Road in 2009. He went on to work with Sheffield Wednesday and Stevenage in an advisory role.
Gary Lineker added his own tribute to a “real football man who had a great career both on the field and in the dugout. RIP.”
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