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Born on January 6, 1943, Terry Venables was from Dagenham, United Kingdom. Terry Venables was an association football player, association football coach and autobiographer. Death is recorded on November 25, 2023, at the age of 80. Recorded honors include English Football Hall of Fame. The listed height was 173 cm.
My Take
Terry Venables, fondly known as "El Tel," reads to me as a true football lifer. He played for Chelsea, Tottenham, and QPR, earned two England caps, then built a managerial reputation crowned by leading England at Euro 96. There was flair in both his tactics and his patter, very much the product of working-class Dagenham. The fact that he also wrote autobiographies hints at a restless, multifaceted mind. His passing in 2023 closed a remarkable chapter, and his place in the English Football Hall of Fame feels like fitting recognition for a man who clearly lived and breathed the game.
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1. Profile
- Name (English)
- Terry Venables
- Name (Japanese)
- テリー・ヴェナブルズ
- Reading
- てりー・ゔぇなぶるず
- Born
- January 6, 1943 – November 25, 2023
- Origin
- Dagenham, United Kingdom
- Height
- 173 cm
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / autobiographer / athlete
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
2. Background
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Links
4. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public or unconfirmed items are omitted. English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.
Frequently asked questions
When was Terry Venables born?
Terry Venables was born on January 6, 1943.
When did Terry Venables die?
Terry Venables died on November 25, 2023, aged 80.
Where was Terry Venables from?
Terry Venables was from Dagenham, United Kingdom.
What did Terry Venables do?
Terry Venables worked as association football player, association football coach, autobiographer, athlete.
How tall was Terry Venables?
Terry Venables was 173 cm tall.
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