English football have taken to pay tribute as Joe Kinnear dies aged 77, his family announce in a statement on Sunday evening.
The former footballer, who achieved success as a player with Tottenham, winning the FA Cup, League Cup, and UEFA Cup before transitioning into management, overseeing teams such as Luton, Nottingham Forest, and Newcastle, had been battling vascular dementia since 2015.
His family’s statement said: “We are sad to announce that Joe passed away peacefully this afternoon surrounded by his family.
“Joe, who was 77, had been suffering from dementia having been diagnosed in 2015.
“He will be remembered fondly by many – both as a player and a manager.
“His Wimbledon team finishing sixth in the 1993-94 Premier League was a phenomenal achievement.”
The EFL is saddened to learn of the passing of Joe Kinnear, a man who provided so many memories as a player and a manager. pic.twitter.com/wIsCqABD1p
— EFL (@EFL) April 7, 2024
RIP Joe Kinnear. pic.twitter.com/UJC4IGZ9Ld
— Stu’s Football Flashbacks (@stusfootyflash) April 7, 2024
We are saddened to learn that our former manager Joe Kinnear has passed away at the age of 77.
Our thoughts are with Joe’s friends and family at this time, Rest in Peace 🧡 pic.twitter.com/3GKbACN2uy
— Luton Town FC (@LutonTown) April 7, 2024
Some truly fantastic photos of Joe Kinnear. RIP one of the wimbledon greats. Thanks for some great Premiership years. pic.twitter.com/xULoPs8ezf
— Arash Rezai (@rezla) April 7, 2024
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 🕊️ pic.twitter.com/goeKQbS935
— AFC Wimbledon (@AFCWimbledon) April 7, 2024
RIP Joe Kinnear another victim of the scourge of dementia. A colourful manager but I prefer to remember him as a top class full back pic.twitter.com/aOnsu0dnuN
— 71/72 Football’s Greatest Season (@71Season) April 7, 2024
Newcastle United is saddened to learn of the passing of Joe Kinnear at the age of 77.
Joe worked at the club as both Manager and Director of Football.
The thoughts of everyone at #NUFC are with Joe’s family and friends at this difficult time. pic.twitter.com/Eas2nHa9vs
— Newcastle United FC (@NUFC) April 7, 2024
So sad to hear of the passing of Joe Kinnear.
Dublin born, despite his London accent, here he is playing the ball into Don Givens in Dalymount Park in 1974 for a famous goal.
Rest in peace Joe.pic.twitter.com/zwoGaC9vpG
— FootballWalkingTour (@FootballTourDub) April 7, 2024
Joe Kinnear, RIP. The former Spurs star has died, aged 77. pic.twitter.com/gOhRgJzs3s
— Chris Cowlin (@ChrisCowlin) April 7, 2024
HIS CAREER:
Youth
1964–1965 – St Albans City
Senior career
1965–1975 – Tottenham Hotspur – 258 (2 goals)
1975–1976 – Brighton & Hove Albion – 16 games (1 goal)
Total – 212 (3 goals)
International career
1967–1975 – Republic of Ireland – 26 games (0 goals)
Managerial career
1983 – Al-Shabab (assistant manager)
1984 – India
1987 – Nepal
1989 – Doncaster Rovers (caretaker)
1992–1999 – Wimbledon
2001–2003 – Luton Town
2004 – Nottingham Forest
2008–2009 – Newcastle United
2013–2014 – Newcastle United (Director of Football)
Honours:
Player
Tottenham Hotspur
FA Cup: 1966–67
Football League Cup: 1970–71, 1972–73
FA Charity Shield: 1967 (shared)
UEFA Cup: 1971–72
Manager
Nepal
South Asian Games runner-up: 1987
Luton Town
Football League Third Division runner-up: 2001–02
Individual
LMA Manager of the Year: 1994
Premier League Manager of the Month: September 1993, March 1994, April 1994, September 1996[70]
English football continue to pay tribute as Joe Kinnear dies aged 77, his family announce…
@Dw_8004: RIP Joe Kinnear another part of my childhood disappears, what a character and a true footballing man.
@adbryan15: Such sad news about the wonderful Joe Kinnear. A true Spurs great. Sincerest condolences to his family and friends. #COYS
@gerardbutler21: Sad to hear of the loss of Joe Kinnear. His Wimbledon FC team of the late 1990s was inspirational. Luton’s win yesterday would surely be something he would have been proud of – the fighting to the end against all odds was symptomatic of the teams he led. #joekinnear
@rob_crane: So sad to hear about Joe Kinnear’s death. He gave me some wonderful memories that I will always cherish (as well, of course, as some not so good ones, but that’s football!). The 1996-97 season will live long in my memory, despite the frustration of two semi final cup defeats.
@NormanGiller: Just heard that my old mate Joe Kinnear has left us. Sadly, he did not know his own name at the end. He was a solid right-back and a smashing bloke who was always up to mischief. A quick-tongued manager who had them entertained in the dressing-room and training ground. #RIPJoe
@BarnsleyGreen: Sad to see the news of the passing of Joe Kinnear. No matter what you may think of him, as manager of #ltfc in the 2001/02 season, his attitude certainly helped #pafc to push on and win the league. I will never forget singing ‘Are you watching Joe Kinnear?’ at Darlington
@lee_ryder: RIP Joe Kinnear. Tried his best to guide #nufc to safety in 2009 and had club above relegation zone before having to stop work. Great track record with Wimbledon and Luton before. Always fun to work with and would give up extra time to deal with local media on Tyneside.
@spursdab: RIP Joe Kinnear. One of our best ever full backs and worked miracles as Wimbledon manager. A real football man. Football legend.
@TrouvePhilip: Sad to hear the news that #joekinnear has passed away 🙏 seem to be saying that a lot lately 😳
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Vascular dementia is a common type of dementia caused by reduced blood flow to the brain.
Symptoms of vascular dementia include confusion, slow thinking and changes in your mood or behaviour.
There’s no cure for vascular dementia, but a healthy lifestyle and medicines for related problems, such as high blood pressure, may help slow it down.
Vascular dementia is caused by reduced blood flow to the brain. It can be a result of a stroke, or the narrowing of the blood vessels in the brain.
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