R.I.P Dave Sexton OBE

[loobyloo6]

Former Chelsea and  Man Utd Manager Dave Sexton has passed away aged 82.

It is with great sadness that The FA learns of the passing of Dave Sexton.

Sexton had two spells in charge of the England Under-21 team, most notably between 1977 and 1990 when he led them to back-to-back European titles, in 1982 and 1984.

A former player with Luton, West Ham, Leyton Orient, Brighton and Crystal Palace, Sexton began his coaching career at Chelsea.

His managerial career started at Leyton Orient in 1965 and he went on to manage Chelsea, QPR and Manchester United, before taking the reins with the Under-21s. He later took over at Coventry in the early 1980s.

Sexton led Chelsea to FA Cup glory in 1970 and then guided them to the 1971 European Cup Winners' Cup.

He was awarded an OBE in 2005 for services to football.

[falcons_flyhalf]

R.I.P

[thehornets]

Sad news from the world of football.

[footballdaft0121]

That's come as a real shock - I find it incredible that he was 82 years old - a real football man.  Met him once - chased him down a railway platform at Leeds Station in fact after his QPR team had beaten Leeds and were returning to London.  Nice chap.  R.I.P.

[westiesx2]

Shocked. Never expected that one. Real football man.

[rcsmg1]

Met Dave many years ago,a very nice man and a sad loss for football RIP Dave

[short380]

Such a shame.  R.I.P.

[film4watcher]

Another loss to the sporting world. R.I.P. Dave Sexton.

[obree]

Very sad news I sent a request to him two weeks ago .

RIP Dave Sexton .