Terry Llorath: Former Leeds and Wales midfielder dies aged 75 | soccer news

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Former Leeds and Wales midfielder Terry Yorath has died aged 75 after a short illness, his family said in a statement.

Yorath, father of BBC sports presenter Gabby Logan, was born in Cardiff and played a big part in the Leeds team under Don Revie, winning the First Division title before spells with Coventry, Tottenham and Bradford. He also made 59 appearances for Wales.

His children spoke on behalf of their family: “He was a revered football hero to most, but to us he was our dad. A quiet, kind and gentle man. Our hearts are broken, but we take comfort in knowing that he will be reunited with our brother Daniel.”

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