Kendall, who has died at the age of 69.
Everton have paid tribute to legendary former player
and manager Howard Kendall after he died at the age of 69 on
Saturday.
Kendall played for the club between 1967 and 1974, winning the
First Division title in 1970. Along with Colin Harvey and Alan
Ball, midfielder Kendall formed one part of Everton's 'Holy
Trinity' and is thought of as one of their best ever players.
He had three spells as manager at Goodison Park, firstly
between 1981 and 1987 when he oversaw Everton's greatest
period of success as they won the league twice, as well as the
FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup.
An Everton statement published on their official website read: "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 and it would be appreciated
if everyone could respect their request for privacy."
Kendall also played for Preston North End, Birmingham City,
Stoke City and Blackburn Rovers.
As well as his three spells as manager at Everton, he also
coached the likes of Athletic Bilbao, Manchester City and
Blackburn.
Gary Lineker, who played for Everton under Kendall in the
1985-86 season, wrote on Twitter: "Saddened to hear that
Howard Kendall has passed away. Brilliantly managed the best
club side I ever played for at Everton. Great bloke.
Ex-Liverpool boss Kenny Dalglish, who was in charge in his first
spell at Anfield while Kendall was at Goodison Park, said: "Very
very sad news about Howard Kendall. Total respect for him as a
player manager and person. Fantastic character. Be sadly
missed. A legend."
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