RIP Glenn Roeder

Very sad to hear about this.
I remember him as the manager at West ham and Newcastle. I thought he did a cracking job at Newcastle. I seem to remember Geordies sad to see him go.
I had forgotten all about his health issues which perhaps tells us what a great man he was to deal with such an incredibly difficult situation.
A true gentleman.
RIP
 
Sad, sad news.

"When I learned today the devastating, sad news that Glenn Roeder had lost his battle with a brain tumour it stopped me in my tracks. Not just because we shared fun on coaching courses. Not just because he asked me to be his assistant at Newcastle United where we had incredible fun together and success. Not just because he and his family, Faith, Holly, Will and Joe welcomed my family to Newcastle and made us feel included with their genuine warmth and affection. All of these things, and because he was a man with incredible integrity, humility, warmth, humour and humanity. A sensitive caring man who didn't always have as high a regard for himself as others had for him. He was loved and admired by those who worked with him. I loved working to "Glenn time". Nicky, Hannah & James send their love. I'll miss you, my friend x"

Nigel Pearson
 
Rest in peace, Glenn Roeder. Our sincere condolences to Glenn’s family and friends. He was poorly for long time and when he was in management.
 
Really good bloke, as a 12 year old in 1987, I went with a mate as a guest of his dads to Newcastle v Preston in the fa cup. Glenn scored that day, and from what I remember he came into the hospitality section after the game and sat and had a chat with every table before heading off home, he must have been there a good 2 hours signing autographs etc.
 
Terrible news - and I was very disappointed that his passing wasn't mentioned during the "sports" bulletin in the Today program at 7.30 this morning.

RIP
 
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