Former Newcastle boss Kinnear dies aged 77
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London: Former Newcastle and Nottingham Forest manager Joe Kinnear has died aged 77, his family said on Sunday. Republic of Ireland defender Kinnear,...
London: Former Newcastle and Nottingham Forest manager Joe Kinnear has died aged 77, his family said on Sunday. Republic of Ireland defender Kinnear, who starred for Tottenham in the 1960s and '70s, was diagnosed with dementia in 2015.
He won several trophies with Tottenham before becoming a well-regarded manager for a host of Premier League teams. "We are sad to announce that Joe passed away peacefully this afternoon surrounded by his family," a statement said.
AFC Wimbledon hailed Kinnear as a "true legend of the club" after a seven-year spell with the Dons that included an LMA Manager of the Year award in 1994 and three top-10 finishes with the 'Crazy Gang'.
The League Two club wrote on X: "Everyone connected with Wimbledon was deeply saddened to hear the news that our former manager, Joe Kinnear, has passed away.
"A true legend of the club, Joe gave us some amazing memories that we treasure. "Our deepest condolences go to his family at this difficult time."
