{"id":49357,"date":"2023-03-16T14:48:40","date_gmt":"2023-03-16T14:48:40","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.shefnews.co.uk\/?p=49357"},"modified":"2023-03-16T14:48:40","modified_gmt":"2023-03-16T14:48:40","slug":"iconic-sheffield-wednesday-captain-don-megson-has-died","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/shefnews.co.uk\/index.php\/2023\/03\/16\/iconic-sheffield-wednesday-captain-don-megson-has-died\/","title":{"rendered":"Iconic Sheffield Wednesday Captain Don Megson has died"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p>Former Sheffield Wednesday Captain Don Megson has &#8220;peacefully passed&#8221; at the age of 86, as revealed by Alan Biggs on Twitter on behalf of the family. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Biggs called Megson &#8220;an inspiring leader and a driving left back, one of the top players in the land.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Very sad news. Been asked to post on behalf of the family that Don Megson has left us at the age of 86. A Sheffield Wednesday icon (1959-69). Captained <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/SWFC?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#SWFC<\/a> in \u201866 FA Cup final.  Son Gary says Don passed peacefully. Such a fine player &amp; man. RIP <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/dpBEQ9EQ68\">pic.twitter.com\/dpBEQ9EQ68<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Alan Biggs (@AlanBiggs1) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/AlanBiggs1\/status\/1636334082379358208?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 16, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Playing as a left back, Megson had 442 appearances and seven goals for the Owls, who he signed for in 1953 and represented until 1970.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Some highlights of his time at the club include finishing as the runners up in Division One in 1961, captaining the club during its FA Cup final in 1966, and a 1st leg 3-2 win over Barcelona in the Europe Inter-Cities Fairs Cup.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A statement from Sheffield Wednesday described him as &#8220;a leader like no other.&#8221; Wednesday said: &#8220;[We] are saddened to learn of the passing of legendary former club captain Don Megson.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;The all-time Wednesday great has passed away at the age of 86.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">One of the greatest defenders in our history, Don Megson played 442 times for the Owls, scoring seven goals<br><br>An iconic club captain who led Wednesday to the 1966 FA Cup final <br><br>RIP Don \ud83e\udd89<\/p>&mdash; Sheffield Wednesday (@swfc) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/swfc\/status\/1636349011148808192?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 16, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Megson also played for Bristol Rovers F.C., who he later managed as well as AFC Bournemouth and Portland Timbers.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>A statement from AFC Bournemouth said &#8220;[We] are saddened to hear [of] the passing of former manager Don Megson.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Everyone at the club sends their condolences to his family and friends.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Bristol Rovers said on their Twitter: &#8220;Rovers are saddened to learn of the passing of former club manager Don Megson at the age of 86.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>&#8220;Our thoughts are with Don&#8217;s family and friends at this very difficult time.&#8221;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-embed is-type-rich is-provider-twitter wp-block-embed-twitter\"><div class=\"wp-block-embed__wrapper\">\n<blockquote class=\"twitter-tweet\" data-width=\"550\" data-dnt=\"true\"><p lang=\"en\" dir=\"ltr\">Rovers are saddened to learn of the passing of former club manager Don Megson at the age of 86.<br><br>Our thoughts are with Don&#39;s family and friends at this very difficult time. <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/hashtag\/BristolRovers?src=hash&amp;ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">#BristolRovers<\/a> Photo credit: Alan Marshall. <a href=\"https:\/\/t.co\/BOQBVOd1yg\">pic.twitter.com\/BOQBVOd1yg<\/a><\/p>&mdash; Bristol Rovers (@Official_BRFC) <a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/Official_BRFC\/status\/1636350664652517377?ref_src=twsrc%5Etfw\">March 16, 2023<\/a><\/blockquote><script async src=\"https:\/\/platform.twitter.com\/widgets.js\" charset=\"utf-8\"><\/script>\n<\/div><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p>Portland Timber have been approached for comment.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Former Sheffield Wednesday Captain Don Megson has &#8220;peacefully passed&#8221; at the age of 86, as revealed by Alan Biggs on Twitter on behalf of the family. 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