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Malcolm Elias: Fulham head of academy recruitment dies
7 June 2025 Off

Malcolm Elias: Fulham head of academy recruitment dies

By Total Football News

Malcolm Elias, the man responsible for developing Gareth Bale and Trent Alexander-Arnold, has died after a short illness.

Elias, Fulham’s head of academy recruitment, joined the Premier League club from Liverpool in 2009, having previously worked at Southampton.

In a statement, Fulham said: “It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of our colleague and dear friend, Malcolm Elias, after a short illness.

“The club’s head of academy

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Gerry Francis: Leeds United’s first black player dies at 91
12 May 2025 Off

Gerry Francis: Leeds United’s first black player dies at 91

By Total Football News

Leeds United are mourning the death of Gerry Francis, the first black player to feature for the club.

The South African winger made 52 appearances for Leeds, scoring nine goals between 1957 and 1961.

Francis worked in a shoe factory before moving to England and played in Don Revie’s first game in charge of Leeds against Portsmouth on 18 March 1961.

He also played 16 games for York City and

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Carlton Fairweather: Former Sunderland and Wimbledon winger dies at 63
17 April 2025 Off

Carlton Fairweather: Former Sunderland and Wimbledon winger dies at 63

By Total Football News

Sunderland paid tribute to Fairweather, saying he was “a beloved character behind the scenes at the Academy of Light” and said he died on Monday night, surrounded by family.

Sporting director Kristjaan Speakman said: “Carlton’s personality and charisma was unique. He worked across all aspects of our club and the reason he’s so highly thought of is down to his dedication, humility, and work ethic.

“Within a sporting

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John Docherty: Legendary Millwall manager dies aged 84
4 December 2024 Off

John Docherty: Legendary Millwall manager dies aged 84

By Total Football News

Docherty was raised in Glasgow but spent the majority of his football career south of the border in England.

The winger had three separate spells playing at Brentford, as well as stints at Sheffield United and Reading, before ending his career at Queens Park Rangers.

Docherty’s first job in management was back at Brentford before he moved to Cambridge United in 1978.

He took over at Millwall at the ‘Old’

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George Baldock dies: Former Sheffield United defender found dead aged 31
9 October 2024 Off

George Baldock dies: Former Sheffield United defender found dead aged 31

By Total Football News

Former Sheffield United defender George Baldock has died at the age of 31.

The England-born Greece international was found dead in the swimming pool of his house in Glyfada, southern Athens.

Police attempted to resuscitate Baldock at the scene but he could not be revived and medical emergency units confirmed his death, Reuters news agency reported, citing a police official.

Baldock had joined Greek side Panathinaikos in the summer after

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Ron Yeats: Liverpool legend dies aged 86
7 September 2024 Off

Ron Yeats: Liverpool legend dies aged 86

By Total Football News

Legendary former Liverpool captain Ron Yeats has died at the age of 86.

The ex-Scotland defender was part of the Liverpool side that won the Second Division title under Bill Shankly in 1962.

Yeats went to win two top-flight titles, the FA Cup and the Charity Shield three times, helping establish Liverpool as one of the most successful clubs in the country.

He played 454 games before joining Tranmere as

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Sol Bamba: Ex-Cardiff, Leeds, Hibernian and Middlesbrough defender dies
1 September 2024 Off

Sol Bamba: Ex-Cardiff, Leeds, Hibernian and Middlesbrough defender dies

By Total Football News

Bamba went from Paris St-Germain to Dunfermline and on to Hibernian, joining Leicester under Sven-Goran Eriksson in 2011.

Following Eriksson’s death earlier this week, Bamba posted a tribute on social media in which he described the Swede as “not just an exquisite person, but he was also the best coach I’ve ever had, inspiring my journey as a player but also as a manager”.

Bamba joined Leeds after spells with

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Kevin Campbell: Former Arsenal and Everton striker dies aged 54
15 June 2024 Off

Kevin Campbell: Former Arsenal and Everton striker dies aged 54

By Total Football News

After coming through Arsenal’s youth set-up, Campbell made his senior debut for the club in 1988, following loan spells with Leyton Orient and Leicester.

He scored nine goals in 22 appearances for Arsenal during their title-winning 1990-91 campaign.

Campbell then helped the Gunners win the FA Cup and League Cup double in 1993, and the European Cup Winners’ Cup in 1994.

Nottingham Forest signed Campbell in the summer of 1995

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Terry Allcock: Norwich City goalscoring legend dies, aged 88
11 June 2024 Off

Terry Allcock: Norwich City goalscoring legend dies, aged 88

By Total Football News

Norwich City legend Terry Allcock has died at the age of 88.

The Leeds-born former Canaries inside-forward was renowned for his goalscoring talent in his 11 seasons at Carrow Road, following five years with Bolton Wanderers – including two goals on his debut against Manchester City past the great Bert Trautmann.

In his first full season with the club – 1958-59 – Allcock helped Norwich reach the semi-finals of the

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