Ron but not forgotten

  • by Matthew O'Greel
  • Friday, 9th February 2007

A year ago today the world of football was mourning the loss of Ron Greenwood MBE, West Ham United's most successful manager.

Greenwood - who led United to European Cup WInners Cup and FA Cup success within 12 months of each other - passed away on 9 February 2006 aged 84, following a long illness.

After beginning his career with Arsenal, Greenwood was appointed United boss in 1961 - a position he held for 13 years before passing the managerial reigns to John Lyall, who also died last year.

You can read KUMB's obituary - initially published a year ago today - here.

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