That really is shocking news. Really awful at such a young age. Devastating for his family and the people at Orient where he had success only a few weeks ago. RIP.
I feel utterly shocked by this news. As a man just three or four years older than myself. As a player, being a spurs fan first, he was part of the side I watched week in,week out.A youngster in our cup winning side who had an infectious aggressive side. A manager who had done the lower league rounds.
I personally know one of the Orient squad, who can’t speak highly enough of the man both as a person and as a manager. A real loss to football...but more importantly such a loss to his wife and two children.
I know a few people who have met and talked to him on the non-league circuit and always found him unassuming and kind.I met him recently at the Spurs v Brighton game and found him equally the same. Someone who was justifiably proud of his career but had none of the big time charlie attitude certain ex pros display.
And even before he went to Orient I thought we'd have done well to put him on our radar as a potential manager. I hope orient go up with us next season