Dave-Sexton-Obituary

Dave Sexton

Obituary

LONDON (AP) - Dave Sexton, who led Chelsea to FA Cup and European Cup Winners' Cup victories in the 1970s, has died. He was 82.

Sexton died on Saturday night, former Chelsea goalkeeper Peter Bonetti said. Chelsea did not disclose the cause of death, but club historian Rick Glanvill said he had been suffering from dementia.

Sexton coached Chelsea from 1967-74. Chelsea won the FA Cup in 1970 and the European Cup Winners' Cup the following year.

Sexton also coached Manchester United for four years starting in 1977.


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I knew him briefly in Hove many years ago. Prayers for all the family. Father Bryan Storey.

God Bless Dave Sexton and best wishes to his family .. Sexton`s Blues Forever ..

Dear Sexton family,please accept my condolence.There's one who comforts all in their time of need.He has said "I-I myself am the One that is comforting you people."(isaiah 51:12)......nc

Thanks 4 giving me such happy days at the Bride,condolences all left behind,you will be sadly missed.R.I.P.

RIP Dave Sexton - Just to add that probably Dave Sexton's finest years were spent at Queen's Park Rangers (QPR) where he led the former Third Division Club to within 15 Minutes of being English Champions,

To the the family of Dave Sexton - May God give you peace and comfort through his word and the Lord Jesus Christ during this time of sorrow, I know that he will be missed by many.

Thank You Dave, for your work you gave us in the World of Soccer!! You were great!! May God Bless You all!!

I am sorry to hear of the loss of Dave Sexton. May the family members be comforted in knowing our Heavenly Father cares for you and will see you through this time of sadness.