I didn't see him play that often but I do remember a game at The Valley against QPR towards the end of the 1970/71 season, when he picked up practically every loose ball that came out of either penalty area (mostly ours, as we lost 3-0). He barely had to compete for a 50/50 - it was all about his positional sense, football brain and overall class.
He was a great character, coach and manager and his ability to get the best of players almost took us all the way in 1996. What a shame we lost him as England manager because of extraneous non-football issues.
El Tel was a very intelligent guy and, as Bournemouth Addick said, he co-authored the books behind the Hazell TV series about a cockney private eye, which ran for two series in 1978/79.
He was both innovative and ahead of his time in terms of his coaching and approach to the game, whilst still being a bit "old skool" in terms of some of his approach and dealings.
Euro 96 is still my favourite tournament. What a great summer that was.
I’ve no doubt mentioned before on here, but I played for a very good junior team and we went out to Spain to play in some tournament. Whilst out there, we travelled by coach from Lloret to the Nou Camp and Terry Venables was waiting at the entrance for us. Must have spent a good hour or so showing us round the whole stadium, the never ending trophy room, his office etc. my parents have a nice photo of me and him in his office. Just a brilliant experience for a kid and I can remember being in awe of him.
Was a brilliant coach, very forward thinking, but just in general had this aura of charm and charisma surrounding him.
Privileged to be at Wembley in 96 for England v Holland. Thanks El Tel. Fantastic tournament.
A great life had. Rest in peace.
I'm still pissed off that I missed it because I had to be at a Parents' Evening. But yes, a great tournament, and Venables comforting Southgate after the missed penalty is probably the first image of him that comes to mind.
I was 14 in 96. Some of the moments in that tournament still remain to this day my favourite times celebrating England, notably Gazza’s goal against Scotland.
RIP - what a great character and certainly a football personality I remember from my youth
Interestingly, a Google of after Euro 96, saw him went on to manage Australia, Palace, M’boro then Leeds. For whatever reason, I struggle to remember him at any of them apart from Leeds when he threw the ball back to us quickly for our throw in that lead Parker to score our winner at Elland Road in 02/03
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RIP El Tel.
He was a great character, coach and manager and his ability to get the best of players almost took us all the way in 1996. What a shame we lost him as England manager because of extraneous non-football issues.
El Tel was a very intelligent guy and, as Bournemouth Addick said, he co-authored the books behind the Hazell TV series about a cockney private eye, which ran for two series in 1978/79.
RIP - https://www.theguardian.com/football/gallery/2023/nov/26/terry-venables-a-life-in-pictures
He was both innovative and ahead of his time in terms of his coaching and approach to the game, whilst still being a bit "old skool" in terms of some of his approach and dealings.
Euro 96 is still my favourite tournament. What a great summer that was.
Was a brilliant coach, very forward thinking, but just in general had this aura of charm and charisma surrounding him.
RIP El Tel
Interestingly, a Google of after Euro 96, saw him went on to manage Australia, Palace, M’boro then Leeds. For whatever reason, I struggle to remember him at any of them apart from Leeds when he threw the ball back to us quickly for our throw in that lead Parker to score our winner at Elland Road in 02/03
https://www.theguardian.com/football/picture/2023/nov/28/david-squires-on-terry-venables-doing-it-his-way