Ron Greenwood dies

Former England and West Ham manager Ron Greenwood has died at the age of 84 after a long illness.

Former England and West Ham manager Ron Greenwood has died at the age of 84 after a long illness.

Greenwood died peacefully at his home in Suffolk on Wednesday evening.

Sir Geoff Hurst led the tributes to Greenwood, saying: “I am really sad to hear this.

“It would not be overstating the case to say that Ron Greenwood was the single most influential figure in my career.

“I considered it a privilege to play for him.

“He opened the door to the world of modern football.”

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