Another of our 1966 World Cup winning heroes leaves us. A World Cup winner and one of the games great characters lost to Alzheimer's,' he wrote. “The Stiles family are sad to announce that Nobby Stiles passed away peacefully today surrounded by his family after a long illness,” his family confirmed on Friday. Stiles eventually returned to United as a youth team coach in 1989, spending four years back at Old Trafford under the guidance of Sir Alex Ferguson. Stiles helped the club to remarkable league title triumphs  in 1965 and 1967, before they defeated Benfica in the 1968 European Cup final at Wembley to become the first English club to conquer Europe. Stiles was also part of the Manchester United side which became the first English club to win the European Cup two years later, when they beat Benfica in the final at Wembley. ©Copyright 2001-2020. You taught us how to fight for everything in that red shirt .

"Hugely sad to hear Nobby has passed away," he wrote on Twitter. West Brom tweeted: "Farewell to the most famous grin in English football. After stints at Middlesborough and Preston North End, Stiles retired from playing in 1975.

'We were playing together way back for the U17s, U23s, and of course, for England, in fact, it was my first cap when Nobby scored, I think he was wearing No. Rest in peace, Nobby." We will miss you, Nobby, but thanks for all the memories. Another of our 1966 World Cup winning heroes leaves us. We urge you to turn off your ad blocker for The Telegraph website so that you can continue to access our quality content in the future. Manchester born, midfielder Stiles made just shy of 400 appearances for Manchester United between 1960 and 1971, and won the European Cup in 1968. He won league titles with the Red Devils in 1965 and 1967, before the continental success the following year. Manchester United HRFC Predator 20.1 Trainers - White, Already signed for United? Former England midfielder Peter Reid was one of the first to pay tribute to Stiles on social media. Our website uses cookies and other similar technologies to improve our site and your online experience. 9! We've compiled these classic and poignant pics from Nobby Stiles' remarkable life in football. Stiles was struggling financially and … ', Former United player Ben Thornley said: 'Extremely sad to learn of the death of Nobby Stiles. Stiles, a Manchester United legend in his playing days, managed Albion in 1985-86. Everyone at United was desperately sad to receive the news that our iconic former midfielder Nobby Stiles has died. “Nobby Stiles RIP,” he tweeted, alongside a heart emoji. "Much-loved in Greater Manchester & by millions across the country.

Nobby Stiles - part of the 1966 England team which won the World Cup - has died at the age of 78 following a long illness. ', The short holding midfielder was given his debut by Sir Matt Busby the following year and became a recognisable figure on the field due to his missing front teeth - revealed when he took his dentures out before games - and dramatic combover. The medals remain in the club’s museum. Please continue to respect all commenters and create constructive debates. Stiles suffered a mini stroke the same year aged 68 and was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2013. "We were playing together way back for the U17s, U23s, and of course, for England, in fact, it was my first cap when Nobby scored, I think he was wearing No. He was amazing, a World Cup winner but probably the most humble man I’ve ever met. Want to bookmark your favourite articles and stories to read or reference later? Stiles (pictured in 1980) later managed Preston between 1977 and 1981, before coaching Canadian side Vancouver Whitecaps and then West Brom between 1985 and 1986 more videos 1 Many in the football world, including countless former Reds, have already reacted to Nobby's passing with their own personal thoughts on the great man. Tributes quickly filled social media following news of Stiles’s death, with the Manchester mayor Andy Burnham describing him as “one of the greatest-ever Mancunians”. He tweeted: "So sad to hear the news of Nobby Stiles a great person who I admired very much one of the great 66 Legends England RIP.". 'All of our thoughts are with Nobby's loved ones. He is the seventh member of the England team that started the final to pass away, following captain Bobby Moore, Ray Wilson, Alan Ball, Martin Peters, Jack Charlton and Gordon Banks. 'Terrible news re Nobby Stiles..He more than anyone made me into a Player at PNE,' he said. His advice and guidance helped me throughout my career and my thoughts and condolences go to his family. A family statement on Friday afternoon confirmed the news, which sees Stiles become the latest member of the 1966 World Cup final-winning side to pass away in recent years following Jack Charlton, Ray Wilson and Martin Peters. Stiles was also part of the Manchester United side which became the first English club to win the European Cup two years later, when they beat Benfica in the final at Wembley. Part of the Daily Mail, The Mail on Sunday & Metro Media Group. 'Rest in Peace Nobby. Rest in peace, Nobby.”. He agreed apprentice terms with United in 1959, at a time when the club was still recovering from the Munich air disaster a year earlier in which eight players were killed. United bought them for £200,000 and the medals are now housed in the club's museum. There are now just four living members of the side remaining after Stiles passed away.

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