Post by Salem6 on Feb 9, 2006 13:09:51 GMT
Former England and West Ham manager Ron Greenwood has died at the age of 84 following a long illness.
Ron Greenwood was England manager for five years
Greenwood, who managed the national team between 1977 and 1982, died at his Suffolk home.
World Cup hero Sir Geoff Hurst said: "It would not be overstating the case to say that Ron was the single most influential figure in my career.
"He opened the door to the world of modern football and I consider it a privilege to play for him."
Greenwood was West Ham manager from 1961 to 1974 and continued as general manager at Upton Park until 1977.
During that time, the club won the FA Cup for the first time in 1964 and won the European Cup Winners' Cup the following season.
He took over as England boss after Don Revie's surprise move to the Middle East and led the team to the 1980 European Championships and The 1982 World Cup in Spain.
As a player, he had spells at Chelsea, where he played in the 1955 Championship-winning side, Bradford Park Avenue, Brentford and Fulham.
He leaves a widow, Lucy, two children, five grandchildren and four great-grandchildren
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