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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.
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
- Zodiac / Chinese zodiac
- Capricorn / Goat
- Origin
- Dagenham, United Kingdom
- Blood type
- Private
- Height
- 173 cm
- Agency
- Private
- Occupation
- association football player / association football coach / autobiographer / athlete
2. Background
- Elementary school
- Private
- Junior high
- Private
- High school
- Private
- University
- Private
Awards & achievements
- English Football Hall of Fame
3. Relationships
- Spouse
- Private
- Children
- Private
- Parents
- Private
- Siblings
- Private
4. Personality
Motto
Private
6. Links
Frequently asked questions
When was Terry Venables born?
January 6, 1943 – November 25, 2023.
Where is Terry Venables from?
Terry Venables is from Dagenham, United Kingdom.
What does Terry Venables do?
Terry Venables works as association football player, association football coach, autobiographer, athlete.
How tall is Terry Venables?
Terry Venables is 173 cm.
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7. About this entry
Tags
- Last updated
- 2026-06-19
Facts are limited to publicly available information up to 2024; non-public items are marked "Private / Unknown". English text is machine-assisted (facts translated by Sonnet, "My Take" written by Opus 4.8). The Japanese page is the source of record.