It emerged today that Don Howe, who served Arsenal well in many guises, has died at the age of 80.
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A England worldwide full-back, Howe joined Arsenal from West Brom in 1964, making 74 appearances for the Gunners before his playing career was cut short by a leg break in 1966.
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The FA said “Howe became one of the most well-respected coaches in the history of the English game”.
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Howe earned 23 global caps and played at the 1958 World Cup in Sweden where he was part of the defence that shut out eventual champions Brazil in a 0-0 draw.
This column usually looks to the future and the players that could be turning out for Arsenal in the years to come, but on this occasion it seems more appropriate to focus on a distinguished figure from the club’s history.
“Don’s enormous influence at Arsenal Football Club spanned five decades”.
Howe retired from coaching in 2003 but still ran youth coaching schemes across the UK.
Howe also showcased his coaching talents at worldwide level, helping England to the semi-finals at both Italia ’90 and Euro ’96.
During his time as manager, for instance, Howe gave opportunities to the likes of David Rocastle, Michael Thomas, Martin Keown and Martin Hayes, players who would go on to make significant contributions for the club in the years ahead.
Gould later said that persuading Howe to coach at his club was akin to asking Miss World for a dance.
“It is a great loss for English football, especially following on so soon after the sad passing of Jimmy Hill”.
Hodgson, who will mark 40 years of coaching in 2016, added: “I think we were very fortunate growing up as young coaches to be able to take inspiration from Don, Sir Bobby Robson and Dave Sexton alongside him”.
Former Arsenal players Paul Merson and Charlie Nicholas also hailed him as one of the outstanding coaches of his time.
Former England striker and current Match of the Day host Gary Lineker paid tribute to Howe on Twitter.
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“You won’t find anyone in the game that had a bad word to say about Don Howe. To Pauline & Family our thoughts are with U love Gouldy x”.
