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Former West Ham and Newcastle boss Glenn Roeder dies aged 65

Football - West Ham United v Newcastle United - FA Barclays Premiership - Upton Park - 06/07 , 17/9/06 Glenn Roeder - Newcastle United Manager [Mandatory Credit: Action Images / Lee Mills]

Former West Ham and Newcastle manager Glenn Roeder has died at the age of 65 after a long battle with a brain tumour.

A statement by LMA Chair Howard Wilkinson released on Sunday afternoon read: "A cultured defender as a player, he managed with a studious style and was always generous with his time and ideas.

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