Everton great Howard Kendall dies at the age of 69 Last Updated: 17/10/15 11:25am
Former Everton manager Howard Kendall has died at the age of 69. Everton confirmed the news on Saturday morning and hailed him as their "most successful manager."In a statement, the club announced: "It is with great sadness that Everton Football Club has learned of the passing of Howard Kendall." "The most successful manager in the history of the club and one of the greatest players to pull on the Everton jersey. He passed away in hospital in Southport this morning at the age of 69, surrounded by loved ones.
"The thoughts of everyone associated with the club are with Howard's family at this difficult time."
Gary Lineker, who Kendall signed for Everton, led the tributes, tweeting: "Saddened to hear that Howard Kendall has passed away. Brilliantly managed the best club side I ever played for at Everton. Great bloke."
Kendall managed eight different clubs at home and abroad, but he is most associated with Everton, who he managed in three different spells.
He won the First Division title in 1984/85, and the European Cup Winners' Cup the following season.
Kendall, who started his managerial career at Blackburn Rovers, went onto take charge at Athletic Bilbao, Manchester City, Greek side Xanthi, Notts County, Sheffield United and another Greek side, Ethnikos Pireus.
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